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What documentation and process do I need to apply for a Thai ID?

Thai ID documentation application process yellow book residency expat

Paul ***********

asked Jun 27, 2023

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Can someone maybe help me with the following. 

1. What is the right documentation I need to apply for Thai ID?

2. What is the process to follow?

Answer summary

To apply for a Thai ID, you typically need documentation such as a certified copy of your passport, your wife's blue book and ID (if married), and your wedding certificate. It's advisable to check directly with the local Ampur office for specific requirements, as processes may vary. Acquiring a yellow book can often be done simultaneously with applying for the ID. Benefits of having a Thai ID include easier residency proof for various services (like getting utilities on your name) and potential financial savings in emergencies such as hospital stays.

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Chris **********

Which advantage do you have with a thai ID?

3 years ago

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

@Chris *********

Well, I use it e.g. for check in in a hotel without passport. But a bit more advantage for the yellow house book which you then have for sure. E.g. getting things (car, moped, internet) on your name. The biggest advantage I had was one and a half year ago, when I needed to stay 12 days in a university hospital for Covid. 2 people in the same room had to pay 4,500฿ a day (but where insured as a Tourist) and I had to pay nothing. So saved me 54,000฿. Really need it ? No, but sometimes nice to have.

3 years ago

Warren ******

@Peter ***************

I check into hotels with my Thai driver's license -- it has my passport number on it -- never an issue.

3 years ago

Greg ********

Ask your Amphur office you do not need to be married it's about proving residency

3 years ago

Marty *********

Same here. I went to get a yellow book and got the Thai ID at the same time. Getting the yellow book was a bit of a process. After that getting the ID required nothing more.

3 years ago

Michael ********

Check with local ampur as normal in Thailand nothings standard did yellow book and ID at same time.

Certified copy of passport (used same copy as for marriage)

Wifes bluebook

Wifes ID

Wedding certificate.

Then needed some paperwork by pu yai ban which we just told him and he went and did it.

3 years ago

David *******

@Michael *******

Depends what amphur you go to, every office has their own rules, I had to supply all the relevant documents, including birth certificate, and have passport checked at Australian Embassy, it took 2 months for the whole process

3 years ago

Michael ********

@David ******

isnt that what i said in first sentence. But yes forgot i had to supply birth certificate also

3 years ago