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Thailand's Immigration Just Got an App. Here's What That Means Before You Land.

By the Thailand Visa Centre teamPublished 27 June 2026Updated 30 June 2026
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In short

Add THIM to your pre-flight checklist. Thailand's new immigration management app arrives this August — it won't replace the forms you already complete, but it adds a step. The travellers who won't notice are the ones who know it's coming.

What's changing

Officials have signalled an **August 2026** launch window for THIM, aimed at reducing counter queues and standardising traveller data capture. Media reports describe features for **pre-arrival registration**, status visibility, and integration with border control systems. THIM sits alongside the **Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)** — travellers should assume **both digital steps may be required** depending on port, nationality, and rollout phase. Long-stay visa holders still need **90-day reporting**, **re-entry permits**, and **extensions** through established Immigration channels until THIM explicitly absorbs each function.

Who is affected

**All air arrivals** — expect new app/download steps during rollout; keep passport, visa, and accommodation details handy on your phone. **Tourists and exempt entrants** — fastest impact at major airports. **Retirement, DTV, and Non-Immigrant holders** — core obligations (90-day report, extension dates) unchanged at launch; watch for app-based reporting options as features go live. **Agents** — monitor Immigration announcements before advising clients to skip counter steps.

What you should do

Add THIM + TDAC setup to your **pre-flight checklist**. If you're on a managed visa with us, we update your post-arrival pack as each feature goes official — including TM30 and 90-day reporting walkthroughs.

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