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Can I obtain a Thai ID card without my mother present if I have a UK passport?
Does anyone know if it’s possible to get a Thai ID card without my Mother present? I currently hold UK passport but wanting to apply for Thai ID/Thai passport.
Answer summary
The discussion revolves around whether an individual with a UK passport can obtain a Thai ID card without their mother being present. Many comments highlight the importance of the mother's presence at the Thai embassy or local amphur, and suggest contacting Thai authorities for guidance. Participants share advice on necessary documentation, such as the blue Tabien Baan book, the translation and legalization of the birth certificate, and suggest taking Thai-speaking relatives for assistance during the process.
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Vernon *********
Where were you born?
Toni **********
OPWill do and thank you again for your help 🙏🏼
Toni **********
OPOhhhh ok that’s super helpful! Looks like best option is to go to the village then ☺️
Toni **********
OPOk will definitely do that before going
Vernon *********
@Toni *********
Let me know how it all goes for you. Good luck Toni.Toni **********
OP@Vernon ********
I don’t but I can ask my grandad or sisterVernon *********
@Toni *********
Do you know which amphur in Kalasin? Hope you can find out from family.Toni **********
OPOk perfect! Thank you so much
Toni **********
OPYeah I can speak Thai, I will need two witnesses with me anyways won’t I?
Vernon *********
If you can get the phone number of the local amphur in Kalasin it might be worth phoning them first.
Vernon *********
@Toni *********
That's correct, so take grandad and another relative or neighbour.Vernon *********
@Toni *********
Can you speak Thai? If not it will be important to take your grandad with you.Vernon *********
@Toni *********
I'm sure you could fly to Bangkok then onto an airport near Kalasin.Where is the real blue Tabien Baan book?
Toni **********
OP@Vernon ********
yeah I’m sure I can and my mum has the real blue Tabien Baan book but she’s not willing to send it to me. So currently I’m trying to find out if my sister has a copy of itVernon *********
@Toni *********
Explain to the amphur you can not get your ID card from UK, I am sure they will help you.Once you have your ID card you can then get your Thai passport from any Thai passport office in Thailand.
Vernon *********
@Toni *********
Hopefully a copy will do, the amphur in Kalasin will have a record of your mum's Tabien Baan.Vernon *********
@Toni *********
No, they are correct, you need to go to your mum's local amphur. Can you take a Thai family member with you? Maybe auntie or grandmother?
Toni **********
OP@Vernon ********
there’s only my grandad left on her side who might be able to help. Thank you so much for your help ☺️Vernon *********
@Toni *********
You could fly Air Asia from Bangkok to Roi Et then a short bus journey to Kalasin.Toni **********
OPVernon *********
@Toni *********
Has your British birth certificate been translated into Thai?Toni **********
OP@Vernon ********
she’s from Kalasin, do you know if a copy of it will be ok or do I need the physical Tabien Baan paperVernon *********
Toni MatthewsYou will need the blue Tabien Baan with your mum's name in.
What town is your mum from?
What town is your mum from?
Toni **********
OP@Vernon ********
I went to the Amphur here in phuket and they turned me away and said my mum needs to be here and that I need to go to the Amphur in her hometown nothing can be done in phuket which seems unreasonableVernon *********
@Toni *********
then you should be able to get your Thai ID card then passport.But actually you are supposed to get your British birth certificate certified in Milton Keynes then legalised at the Thai Embassy in London.
But worth trying to get your Thai ID at your local amphur.
Is your name in your mum's Tabien Baan, the blue address book?
Toni **********
OP@Vernon ********
yeah all documents have been translated and stamped/approved by MFA here in Thailand
Michael ********
Go to this group will explain everything. Meanwhile you can apply for an ancestry visa and stay as long as you like.
There also also a way with DNA testing grandparents etc to get your ID was introduced last year i believe.
There also also a way with DNA testing grandparents etc to get your ID was introduced last year i believe.
Toni **********
OP@Michael *******
I posted on there too and thank you that’s very helpful ☺️Sannita *********
I’ve just started the same process. You need to go the Thai embassy in London with lots of forms with your mother. Drop them an email, they were super helpful with the process.
Sannita *********
No harm in trying though! I believe you have to get your first ID card in your Thai hometown.
Toni **********
OP@Sannita ********
ahh ok I’m currently in Thailand now so wondering if I could do it here and I can’t go with my mum it’s not possibleTicha *****************
Have your mother reported birth at Thailand embassy in your country yet? And how old are you?
Toni **********
OP@Ticha ****************
I’m 24 and no she hasn’t done anythingTicha *****************
@Toni *********
you must contact thailand embassy in your originated country for further advice due to you are over 18 y.o. and haven't reported birth before.Ticha *****************
@Toni *********
Due to your birth was not registered in Thai registration system. You are unable to do anything yet. What are the documents you have?Toni **********
OP@Ticha ****************
I have all the documents necessaryToni **********
OP@Ticha ****************
ok thank you so I can’t do anything while I’m here in Thailand now?Activity
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