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Can I fly domestically in Thailand with just a work permit or do I need my passport?
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Jul 22, 2023
3 years ago
Suli ****************************
ORIGINAL POSTERhello
I need to fly to Bangkok from suratani
can I fly only with work permit or I must have my passport ?
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I need to fly to Bangkok from suratani
can I fly only with work permit or I must have my passport ?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The consensus from the community is that a passport is required for flying domestically in Thailand, although some users mentioned that a Thai driving license or work permit may be accepted under certain circumstances. It's advisable to check with the airline for specific identification requirements before flying.
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Owen ********
Do you not have a Thai driver's licence!?
Jacques ********
Are you asking because you don't have your passport?
David **********
Passport or thai drivers license (has your passport number on it) are acceptable.
Otto *********
No passport, no flying... Even in domestic flights they want to see your passport.
David **********
@Otto ********
for tourists, yes. Not for residents and workers with thai license and/or work permit.Paul *******
@Otto ********
Nonsense. Drivers license is OK. Pink ID card also OK.Reply to
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Rob ******
Just take a bus or a taxi
Richard ********
You need your passport for everything in Thailand,even to fart.
Richard ********
@Paul ******
Not everyone has a Thai driver’s licensePaul *******
@Richard *******
No you don't. Drivers license is fine. Same goes for hotel check in.Reply to
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Da-vid *****
It is better to walk. You can save money
John **********
Good One
Darren *********
Ask the flight company via email about flying using your work permit. If they say that it is ok, then print it and take it with you when you fly.
Suli ****************************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Darren ********
thank youReply to
Suli ****************************
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Ross ***********
Thai licence is ok Thai flights
Pinaki *****
I did it ones.. But wudnt count on it. U know how thainess works
Giovanni *******
Ma cosa dici fai per scherzo o davvero
Riaan **********
Actually by law all foreigners are required to carry their passports on them everywhere you go in Thailand
Riaan **********
@David *********
strictly speaking according to law, you need the original with you. Yes, I also carry a copy, but I know someday I will come across an overeager cop looking for tea-moneyDavid **********
@Riaan *********
or at least back in your room if you need it with a photocopy or photos on your phone.Riaan **********
@Maarten ***
, then still passport needed, law says Thai citizens must have their ID card on them at all times and foreigners must have their passports on them at all timesMaarten ****
@Riaan *********
Nono pink id card is for foreignerRiaan **********
@Maarten ***
yes, if you have a Thai ID card, you are not REALLY a foreigner anymoreMaarten ****
@Riaan *********
or pink id card acceptable I guessReply to
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Elly *******
Driving licence should be fine
Juls ******
If you have thai driving license, can
Lucky ******
Passport is what permit you to fly internationally and working permit/visa is what will allow you entry to the designated country! The two must go together except for obvious reasons.
Jessika *******
Bangkok Airways permits you to fly with a work permit.
Suli ****************************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jessika ******
thatnk youReply to
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Γιώργος ************
U don't have passport????if u have why u ask???
Moca *********
@Γιώργος ***********
it's a long story, are you really interested to hear it?Reply to
Moca *********
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Sven ********
Really? Can u fly anywhere in the world with a work permit
Roberto *********
@Sven *******
North Korea wouldn't accept my work permit or my Myanmar driver's licenseReply to
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Syed ************
If you have Thai Drivers License 🪪 you can use it for Domestic traveling
Chan *****************
Call the airline you are flying with and check with them. I guess Sutatani is Suratthani ( Domestic flight ) Do not know what towel permit is 😐
Wayne *******
@Chan ****************
towel permit must mean crying towel when he gets refused 😂Reply to
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Dave **********
If you can’t speak Thai, you better try to learn English!
Phil ******
@Suli ***************************
what is wrong with your ID and/or Passport? You need a photo id for domestic flightsGraham ******
@Suli ***************************
Why would Immigration retain your passport?Phil ******
@Suli ***************************
license no?Suli ****************************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Phil *****
my passport in the immigration so I only have my work permitReply to
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Davide ********
Wp is not an ID
Bo *******
I think in Thailand as falang you must have passport with tou🫣
Chris ***********
You won't board an international flight without a passport.
Chris ***********
I must have read that wrong but considering the articulations....
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Falcon *******
you must be " choking" us....what are you asking???????????
Martin *****
Passport only
Frank **********
Not sure what a towel permit is.
Markus **********
Call and ask them instead of getting the wrong answer here.
Getting stopped at check in;
"But xxx on facebook said it was ok"
Getting stopped at check in;
"But xxx on facebook said it was ok"
OK ***************
@Markus *********
exactlyReply to
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Sam *********
in 2019 while waiting for my passport to be renewed, I flew with WP as an ID. Can't guarantee, but I think youll be ok
Claudio *************
You should be ok with the work permit… not sure about the towel permit…
Graham ******
Must be an acceptable photo ID
Christopher ******
Take passport
John **********
Does your work permit have your photo on it? You need photo id
Riaan **********
You need your passport, work permit is not official proof of identification
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