What is the purpose of the Yellow Book in Chiang Mai and is it necessary for expats?

Yellow Book Residence certificate Chiang Mai Expats in Thailand Bank account requirements

Dec 26, 2023

a year ago

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Any one recently applied for " Yellow book " in chiangmai???.advise needed thank

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The Yellow Book, or certificate of residence, is often questioned regarding its necessity for expats in Chiang Mai. While some have successfully opened bank accounts without it, others indicate that a certificate from immigration may suffice.

Galenus ******

It's a certificate of residence

a year ago

Aake **********

You do not need a yellow book to open a bank account, but you do need a certificate from emigration

a year ago

Jo **********

i would also like to know what good a yellow book will do I have opened a bank account without one and bought a new truck

a year ago

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