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What are the benefits of having a Pink ID card in Thailand for expats?
Pink ID Card
Today I attended the Amphur at Banglamung to renew my Pink ID card as it was 10yrs old
On entering greeted at the desk by a lady that spoke perfect English, she then took my old card and me to the appropriate desk and explained to the staff what I required. 2 mins later photo taken, and answered a couple of simple questions, 1. still same address 2 still married 3. religion
After an further 3 mins signed a paper with my photo and thumb prints and to confirm my full name in English (showed my Thai driving license) and paid 100 Baht
5 further minutes and issued with my new ( valid for rest of my life as I am over 60 now) Pink Card
The staff were brilliant and helpful and also that they were able to serve a Farang quickly
All done by myself in and out in 11 mins, included parking
Today I attended the Amphur at Banglamung to renew my Pink ID card as it was 10yrs old
On entering greeted at the desk by a lady that spoke perfect English, she then took my old card and me to the appropriate desk and explained to the staff what I required. 2 mins later photo taken, and answered a couple of simple questions, 1. still same address 2 still married 3. religion
After an further 3 mins signed a paper with my photo and thumb prints and to confirm my full name in English (showed my Thai driving license) and paid 100 Baht
5 further minutes and issued with my new ( valid for rest of my life as I am over 60 now) Pink Card
The staff were brilliant and helpful and also that they were able to serve a Farang quickly
All done by myself in and out in 11 mins, included parking
Answer summary
The post describes the author's experience renewing their Pink ID card in Banglamung, which took about 11 minutes. The author highlights the efficiency and helpfulness of the staff. The Pink ID card is noted to be beneficial for renewing Thai driving licenses and may serve as a valid form of identification in various situations, although opinions on its necessity vary among expats. Some commenters mention using the Pink ID card in place of a passport, while others question its practical use.
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Tomas *********
My is forever since I was over 60 when I applied for it. Myself and the kids applied at the same time. 1 hour later we had it. We had to wait a little for others since they need to change to pink paper for me.
Catherine ******
Pink ID can be used for renewing Thai driving license instead of certificate of residence which has to be issued by your embassy
Adam ******
Tell us all about the benefits.
Laurel *******
Sorry I just arrived last month. Where do I got to obtain one initially?
Brent *********
Pattaya same for me . 8 years old , broken card , very quick and easy to replace .
Stewart *********
What good are these cards do they get you social security hospital fees or something like that
Tim ***********
@Stewart ********
you get life long SSO insurance for Bt 432 per month as long if you have worked in Thailand legallyNeed yellow book as well
Paul ********
Why have a pink id card ?
Gordon ********
OPPaul Durkan coz it helps things when you know to use it
Ole ***************
Wonder why she ask if you married...maybe she liked you😆
Graeme *******
I have a problem seeing why get a pink card, have used my driver's license when asked for ID.
Martin ********
Graeme Drake don’t want one, don’t get one, simple.
Malcolm **********
I only got one as I thought it might make things easier, never used it as my Thai driving license does everything I need. It lives in my wallet and never comes out but maybe one day it will be useful
Martin ********
Malcolm Whitlock I use my card fairly frequently, never use my DL
Graeme *******
Martin Drazen yep.
Robert ********
Very handy
Todd *********
Have you ever used it for anything?
Martin ********
Todd McGowan get one and find out. I’ve used mine frequently in place of my passport. I find it really weird that some people feel insulted by others having or wanting a pink card.
Todd *********
Martin Drazen I find it weird people like up in bureaucracy to get a card that does nothing for them. You already have a a passport lol. And who needs to carry around more cards they don’t need lol. Daft.
Julian *******
Todd McGowan i use mine frequently,
Todd *********
Julian Lewis for the same things you could use your passport for though.
Wez ***********
Todd McGowan We stayed in Chaiyaphum last week, the hotel asked to see my passport, but showed my pink Thai ID card instead, BTW mine doesn't have an expiry date on it.
Martin ********
Todd McGowan I’d rather lose my pink card than my passport.
Bob **********
Julian Lewis For what ??
Carl **************
Todd McGowan useless for immigration
Todd *********
Carl Kaengkrachan haven’t seen an actual use for it yet. You can use it to replace your passport for ID for a few domestic things. But who cares. We all have passports
Peter *******
Todd McGowan Life changing
Todd *********
Peter Scuba 😂😂😂 I’m sure 😂😂😂
David *********
Same here last week in Lamplaimat! Just to add, if you go near the end of the day after all the Thai national card renewals are done it is quicker. Here they have to switch the computer system over to print the pink card and they prefer not to do that in the middle of the work day.
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