Thailand Launches THIM App to Streamline Foreign Visitor Services
BANGKOK — Thailand’s Immigration Bureau (IB) has officially launched the THIM application, or Thai Immigration Application, as part of efforts to provide foreign nationals with a digital gateway to immigration services, travel information and privileges. Operating under the Royal Thai Police, the Immigration Bureau said the platform is designed to support foreign nationals throughout their […]
BANGKOK — Thailand’s Immigration Bureau has launched the THIM application, also known as the Thai Immigration App, as a digital gateway for foreign nationals to access immigration services, travel information, and privileges. Operated under the Royal Thai Police, the bureau said the platform is designed to support foreigners throughout their journey — from preparing to enter Thailand and traveling and staying in the country to accessing tourism-related information and services.
The initiative focuses on three key objectives: improving security and data accuracy, expanding the use of digital technology, and supporting Thailand’s tourism economy.
Pol. Lt. Gen. Panumas Boonyalug, Commissioner of the Immigration Bureau, said Thailand’s tourism promotion has attracted large numbers of foreign visitors, while airports and border checkpoints face physical capacity constraints.
The bureau is therefore using digital technology to improve service efficiency, streamline procedures, and facilitate travel while maintaining its national security responsibilities.
“THIM was developed to make entry into and stays in Thailand more convenient, faster, safer, and more seamless for foreign nationals,” Panumas said.
He added that immigration services will continue to be developed as a digital platform, adding new services while upholding standards for security, data accuracy, and data protection.
From arrival cards to one‑stop immigration services The THIM app currently connects foreign nationals with services related to entering and staying in Thailand. Key features include the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) and Explore Thailand.
The TDAC is the bureau’s official digital arrival card system. Although it remains available on the bureau’s website, foreigners can also access and submit the TDAC through the THIM application.
The bureau plans to expand THIM into a one‑stop platform for immigration services. Planned features include queue booking, certificate of stay, visa extension, 90‑day reporting, and visa on arrival at authorized immigration checkpoints.
The app was released on the App Store, Google Play Store, and Huawei AppGallery on 1 August 2026.
According to the Immigration Bureau, THIM has recorded more than 600,000 downloads and over 580,000 active users, representing 97.2 % of total downloads. Usage is expected to grow as additional services are rolled out.
Security and data protection The bureau stressed that security, data protection, and data accuracy are top priorities because the app handles travelers’ personal and biometric information.
THIM uses technologies such as Near Field Communication (NFC) to read passport data and electronic passport chips, along with liveness detection and face comparison for identity verification.
The system also employs multiple layers of data protection, including encryption.
