As far as I understand the immigration Department will only allow the landlord or housemaster to register the TM 30 and if they don’t both the tenant and the landlord can be fined which I regard as being grossly unfair and illogical.
But what I find frustrating is the lack of seriousness by some receptionists and other such people who in my experience are frequently late or even forget to file the report altogether.
An occupant or guest can only do so much to stress to the manager that they must report your arrival to immigration promptly even though there is a serious lack of awareness by many regarding the application of these rules.
But if you can show evidence to the immigration Department that as far as youre concerned you have done your best every time you change your location to ensure your arrival is reported promptly but they still turn around and fine you because of some mistake omission by the management (which I also understand is 5000 baht +200 baht extra per day that your arrival has failed to be reported on time), can you appeal or challenge this fine? Or indeed what would happen if you refuse to pay the fine because you consider it is unconscionable?
Can you challenge or appeal the fine imposed under the TM 30 provisions?
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