How can a foreigner obtain a Thai seaman's book?

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Jul 22, 2024

5 months ago

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I’m an marine enthusiast,

Anyone have experience procuring a Thai seaman’s book?

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The conversation discusses the process of obtaining a Thai seaman's book as a foreigner. It highlights that while foreigners can apply for the book, they typically need a letter from their employer confirming their employment on a Thai vessel, which may be challenging due to the prevalence of ships under foreign flags. Links to the relevant Thai authority's website are provided, along with anecdotal experiences from other users regarding seaman's books from different countries.

Aslyman ***********

I think if you are working as a seafarer and the ship you are working on is owned by a thai, you can have one. Because i am a seafarer too.

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Steven *******

I think they sell a lot of copies down Boyz Town 🙂

5 months ago

Florian ************

Interesting I have one from the Bahamas

5 months ago

Bob *******

The problem is, that foreigners need a letter from employer to confirm the seaman is sailing on a Thai vessel. As most ships fly a flag of convenience, this is rare. For Thais it seems to be pretty straightforward and they are quite fast issuing them. Usually the crew members go pick up the smb at the Bangkok office.

5 months ago

Michael ********

Have british one never thought about Thai one have captains license for small vessels though

5 months ago

Frank-Steven ***********

Ok. Looks like it is available for foreigners, too:

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John ****

You will find a lot of seamen in Thailand lol

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Florian ************

@John ***

Really?

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Frank-Steven ***********

Not sure if it would be available in Thailand as a foreigner (or if you would have to get it from authorities in your home country). Can't provide first hand experience. But here is a link for the respective Thai authority (maybe use Google Chrome translate):

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