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Why does a district office in Thailand require a new translated copy of my passport bio page for the yellow book?
Curious as to why a district office would need a new translated copy of ones Bio page in the passport? They already have one from six months ago? The passport is the same.. not new.. this is for yellow book... thank you
Answer summary
A user is questioning the need for a new translated copy of their bio page in the passport for a 'yellow book' application, despite having submitted one six months prior. Respondents suggest that this requirement is typical in Thailand and often stems from bureaucratic processes that prioritize paperwork over logical reasoning. Some comments point out that the requirements may vary for different situations, and others humorously emphasize the affection for documentation and process in Thai culture.
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Brian *******
philippines ask for paper custom form at airport. you hand to officer he throws in nearest trash can
japan ask for paper throws in trash can
japan ask for digital never even scan qr code.. its all about follow what boss says to do for no reason
japan ask for paper throws in trash can
japan ask for digital never even scan qr code.. its all about follow what boss says to do for no reason
Steve *******
Why didn't you ask them when they requested it?
You would have the definitive answer then 👍
You would have the definitive answer then 👍
Jack *****
OP@Steve ******
......My wife was at the district office... I am on my way tomorrow.. guess just do as they do in rome...Rob **********
Because Thailand revolves around paperwork there is no rhyme or reason it is what it is
Martyn ***********
Waste of time getting yellow bool, so probably milking it for as much as they can.
Sven ********
😂
David ***********
It's about money
Terry **********
Don't question, just do. This is Thailand
Krystian ******
Yellow book useless anyway
Ruud ******************
If you don’t like it don’t do it 555
Frank **********
Thai's love paperwork and rubber stamps to stamp paperwork, 5555.
John **********
@Frank *********
and then treble wrap it in plastic bags!!!
Evan ********
aint that the truth! I often think they run offices like it’s the 1980’s before computers.
Jack *****
OPthe previous translated copy was for yellow book too.... had to wait on immigration to return what ever report they do... so was told after I left ... that I would have to wait to complete yellow book upon my return... now this request...just the way it goes.. I guess. beginning to wonder..................
Graham *******
once used they throw everything away.
Brandon ************
The answer will be the same for many things in Thailand: because.
The old one was for whatever you used it for back then. But now you need one for this thing. You need a NEW one for this thing. The person processing it is simply following the list of requirements they were given. Thais do not think outside of that, as they have no motivation to do so and many times they would even be punished for trying to take initiative and improve a process (boss says "you think you know better than me?")
The old one was for whatever you used it for back then. But now you need one for this thing. You need a NEW one for this thing. The person processing it is simply following the list of requirements they were given. Thais do not think outside of that, as they have no motivation to do so and many times they would even be punished for trying to take initiative and improve a process (boss says "you think you know better than me?")
Terary **********
They like you to sign the copy. This is how Thailand keeps unemployment at 1%
Elías ********
@Terary *********
Oh... I had to do this at the Post Office as well.Activity
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