What are the current ID requirements for flying domestically in Thailand?

Thailand domestic flights ID requirements Passport Thai DL Pink ID visa rules

Jan 17, 2024

a year ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

interesting I did not know the rules changed

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Recent discussions highlight an interesting point about ID requirements for domestic flights in Thailand, with comments clarifying that while a passport or a Thai driving license has always been necessary, the use of Pink IDs for identification has now been confirmed. Some users are skeptical about any significant changes occurring in the rules, suggesting these have been the standard practices for some time.

Craig ********

surprised this didn't already happen. Also can't really imagine getting on a flight without my passport but, /shrug

a year ago

Steve *******

Haven't they always done this?

a year ago

Jeffrey *********

This doesn't really seem like a change. And I find it hard to believe that the goal is to find overstays, since the documents will be checked by the usual teenage contractors, not immigration (and you can still use ID other than a passport).

a year ago

Michael ********

They clarified also Pink IDs can be used as identificatiom for flying

a year ago

Angela *****

@Michael *******

My pink card always get rejected time n time again as the name spelling is only in Thai, is this just mine or everyone who has this special pinky?

Went through alot of hassle to get it only for it to be not legally useful much

a year ago

Eri ************

@Angela ****

😳 My pink ID has never been rejected at airports...

a year ago

Michael ********

@Angela ****

To be honest never tried it at airport. Used at banks and hotels no problem

a year ago

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Michael ********

Bernd ***********

@Michael *******

and also clarified that you still* can use Thai driving licence.

a year ago

Michael ********

@Bernd **********

Thai driving license always been allowed but for some reason pink cards were not on list

a year ago

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Michael ********

Stuart *********

Not sure what’s changed. You always needed ID to fly internally. Passport or Thai DL

a year ago

Jo **********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Stuart ********

that’s why I posted I did not understand

a year ago

Steve **********

@Stuart ********

never used my PP for internal flights or accommodations. Thai D/L alwats accepted.

a year ago

Stuart *********

@Steve *********

never been asked for internal flights either. Only one hotel in 30+ years has insisted on passports not D/L. Didn’t have them of course as never carry them, but I did have a copy on my phone and they accepted that.

a year ago

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Stuart *********

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Can I travel domestically in Thailand without my passport if it's being held at the embassy for a visa?

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