Answered3 years ago
Can I use my US passport to travel domestically within Thailand if I entered on my Thai passport?
Hi everyone! I am a dual Thai and American national and recently entered thailand on my expired thai passport. Unfortunately i cannot renew my passport until October (as I have been living abroad for so long, I need to make my first thai ID card in order to renew my passport which requires my mom to come over from the US and just takes time in general).
So I am stuck in Thailand for a few months longer than I initially planned and was hoping to do some traveling to some of the islands like Koh Samui etc while I’m here. I was wondering if I could use my current US passport to fly within the country? I didn’t enter thailand on my US passport so i dont know if i can use it to travel within Thailand.
Thanks so much for everyone’s help!
So I am stuck in Thailand for a few months longer than I initially planned and was hoping to do some traveling to some of the islands like Koh Samui etc while I’m here. I was wondering if I could use my current US passport to fly within the country? I didn’t enter thailand on my US passport so i dont know if i can use it to travel within Thailand.
Thanks so much for everyone’s help!
Answer summary
A dual Thai-American national entered Thailand using an expired Thai passport and inquired if they could use their US passport for domestic flights within Thailand. Community members confirmed that they should have no issues flying domestically with their US passport as it is accepted as a form of identification. The conversation also touched on the complexities of renewing a Thai passport and obtaining a Thai ID card, which requires the mother's presence due to specific Thai policies.
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Bent *************
Of course you can!
Albert ********
Absolutely why not.
Frank **********
I don't understand you are of legal age and have dual citizenship why would you need your mom to get a passport or ID.
Vernon *********
Are you under 20 years of age?
Vernon *********
Is your name in the blue Tabien Baan?
Aina **************
OP@Vernon ********
thanks so much for your help! 😊Vernon *********
@Aina *************
Your welcomeAina **************
OP@Vernon ********
yes I think she can take me! We’re gonna call to book the first appointment today :)Aina **************
OP@Vernon ********
can’t remember the name, Sukhumvit area? But I might be able to have my grandmother come instead (she’s in the country!), waiting to hear back from them tomorrow!Vernon *********
@Aina *************
Any luck regarding taking your grandmother with you?Vernon *********
@Aina *************
Good luck, keep me informed!Aina **************
OP@Vernon ********
haha ok I’ll ask my aunt about it!Vernon *********
@Aina *************
Where is your local amphur?Aina **************
OP@Vernon ********
yes it is and we brought it, my mom still needs to be here unfortunatelyVernon *********
@Aina *************
I think if you spoke to the person in charge at your local amphur and explained the situation they would make an id card for you.Maybe a little payment or gift (bribe) would help!
I have paid money for some extra help at the amphur before.
Aina **************
OP@Vernon ********
it is my first time making an ID card here and there is a new policy where if you don’t make your first one before 15 then unfortunately you have to jump through a bunch of hoops to “unlock” the processAina **************
OPWe tried two places and they both said the same unfortunately! 😭
Julie *******
@Aina *************
factsAl ********
@Aina *************
try a different location to make your Thai IDVernon *********
@Aina *************
Why do you need your mum here to do an adult passport?Al ********
@Vernon ********
she doesn’tAina **************
OP@Vernon ********
no I am 25
David ***********
Yes they just require photo ID
Duncanc **********
You can
Brandon ************
You shouldn't have any issues flying domestic with your US passport. They just want identification
Aina **************
OP@Brandon ***********
ok thank you!Activity
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