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Do I need to carry a certified copy of my passport and visa in Thailand?

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Jan 11, 2019

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My question involves carrying a certified copy of my passport AND visa with me everywhere. Do I have to do this? Do Thai police and immigration not have digital records that they can access? 

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The inquiry addresses whether it is necessary for expats in Thailand to carry certified copies of their passport and visa at all times, questioning the existence of digital records that Thai authorities might have access to.

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