Answered4 years ago

Can I use the Thai-only passport control lane with a pink ID card and tabian baan?

Thai passport control pink ID card tabian baan immigration visa rules expat advice

Peter ***********

asked Feb 15, 2023

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Hi all just got my pink Id card and tabian baan.question when entering thailand can I go through the thai only passport control or do I have to go through the normal route thanks all

Answer summary

The consensus from the comments is that, as a foreigner, you are required to use the normal passport control lane designated for foreign passports, despite holding a pink ID card and tabian baan. However, if you are accompanied by a Thai spouse, they may allow you to use the Thai passport control channel.

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Valère *************************

You are still a foreigner and need to use the channel for foreign passports only. When you are married to a Thai passport holder, sometimes they will allow you both to go trought the Thai passport channel together.

4 years ago

Paul *******

@Valère ************************

Sometimes they wave you over to the Thai lane. Depends how many people there are in the queues.

4 years ago

Valère *************************

@Paul ******

Well, yes, it happens, but that is just "traffic management" and depends on the moment.

4 years ago

Peter ***********

@Valère ************************

thankyou

4 years ago

Roberto *********

I don't think passport control is interested in pink card so I'd say the usual foreign lane. One thing does get you through the Thai lane is to have your Thai woman with you. That always works for me

4 years ago

Roberto *********

@Paul ******

Thai immigration loves rubber stamps. They won't be getting rid of those for a long long time

4 years ago

Paul *******

@Roberto ********

True. Or children or both. Or just being told to use the Thai lane because the other ones are too crowded.

They really should follow Australia's lead and move towards e-gates. This manual stamping of passports is so outdated. Malaysia is now also allowing Australians and some other nationalities to use e-gates at Kuala Lumpur airport.

4 years ago