{
  "id": 11415249,
  "title": "Thailand launches THIM app as digital gateway for foreigners",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/thailand-launches-thim-app-as-digital-gateway-for-foreigners",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-02T10:09:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Khaosod English",
    "slug": "khaosod-english",
    "url": "https://www.khaosodenglish.com/featured/2026/10/02/thailand-launches-thim-app-as-digital-gateway-for-foreigners/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bangkok — Thailand's Immigration Bureau (IB) has introduced the THIM application, or Thai Immigration Application, as a digital gateway for foreigners to access immigration services, travel information and privileges. The platform, operated by the Royal Thai Police, aims to improve security, streamline procedures, and support Thailand's tourism economy.\n\nThe THIM app was developed to enhance the experience of foreign nationals during their journey, from arrival to stay in Thailand. Key features include the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC), a digital version of the traditional arrival card, and Explore Thailand, which provides travel-related information and services.\n\nThe TDAC is accessible through the THIM app or the bureau's website, while the expanded platform will offer services such as Queue Booking, Certificate of Stay, Visa Extension, 90-Day Report, and Visa on Arrival at designated checkpoints. The app has already achieved over 600,000 downloads and 580,000 users, representing 97.2% of total downloads.\n\nSecurity and data protection are paramount for the THIM application, which handles sensitive personal and biometric information. Technologies like NFC for passport data reading, Liveness Detection for identity verification, and encryption for data transmission and storage are employed to ensure data protection. The app operates on Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud technology, incorporating additional security measures such as threat detection and protected communications.\n\nThe Explore Thailand feature connects users with travel-related services, including coupons and privileges from partners like The Mall Group, GrabTaxi (Thailand), Wipay, True Corporation, Minor Food Group, Minor International, and Bangkok Dusit Medical Services. The bureau plans to expand the platform to include more tourist attractions, accommodations, and activities, further enhancing the experience for foreign visitors.",
  "summary": "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 […]…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}