THIM or TDAC? Thailand's New Immigration App — Right for Expats?

Thailand’s official THIM (Thailand Immigration Management System) app is now available, but as of late June 2026 most long-term expats should continue using the TDAC (Thailand Digital Arrival Card) web portal. Here’s what you need to know before your next trip to Thailand. In this video find out exactly what THIM (Thailand Immigration Management System) is, how it differs from the mandatory TDAC (Thailand Digital Arrival Card), and walk through using it step by step. What’s covered: - THIM vs TDAC — what’s the difference and do you need both? - How to download and set up THIM correctly - The eKYC identity verification process explained - Why long-term expats and residents should stick with the TDAC web portal for now - What’s coming in Phase 2 (October 2026) Important links: Official THIM — Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/th/app/thim-th... - Official THIM — Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... - Official TDAC Web Portal: tdac.immigration.go.th I’ve lived in Thailand for 37 years. Subscribe to @LetsLiveinThailand for regular updates on immigration, expat life, and everything Thailand. Ring the bell so you’ll be notified when the THIM Phase 2 update is released. Image credit: “Visit of Tim Cook to the European Commission” by Lukasz Kobus / European Commission (European Union), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Modified from the original (cropped/resized). Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... #thim #tdac #thailandimmigration