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Why does it take so long to process the Yellow Book in Samut Prakan when it can be done quickly elsewhere?

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Jul 2, 2025

10 months ago

Jim *******

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My wife, a Thai national, flew into Bangkok yesterday (July 1 2025). She called her City Council, Samut Prakan,  today,  about my "Yellow Book". The lady from the Council (she remembered her and my daughter when they got their  "Blue Book" and invited her to come with me  on Friday July 4th, directly, no waiting time.

Confusing it is, the officer said, it may take 2 months to get that document. I thought it is a half day (if that), I am the owner of that condo.

Is there something wrong?

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The user is confused about the processing time for the 'Yellow Book' in Samut Prakan, which was mentioned to take two months, while others have reported much faster processing times in different regions of Thailand. The responses indicate significant variability in processing times and requirements depending on the local amphur, with other users sharing their quicker experiences.

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Ron ******

Wife and I actually did this yesterday. Took 30 minutes at the office to complete the process with two witnesses. Phone call this afternoon, go in tomorrow afternoon for ID photo and pick everything up...yellow book, kor ror 22 and card. Nakhon Phanom District Office.

10 months ago

Jim *******

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@Ron *****

　Thank you. That is　what I was expecting

10 months ago

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Jim *******

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My new passport is due in May 2032.

10 months ago

Paul *******

In Ckiang Mai, they processed my yellow book and Pink ID on the same day in about 90 minutes. But the office was not very busy that day.

10 months ago

Ef ****

@Paul ******

likes me in Khon Kaen ( must provide a witness for the yellow book).

10 months ago

Jim *******

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@Paul ******

That is what I thought. The condo is mine, an official deed, my name. Will see this Friday, July the 4th.

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Jim *******

Jeremy ********

It took me 2 weeks in Bangkok

FYI: whey you get your pink ID card you can use that Thai ID number to get a DL and use it for bank and phone contracts

This will save you the hassle of updating your DL when you get a new passport number

10 months ago

Brandon ************

Every amphur has different rules and regulations for yellow book and pink ID card. At some it's a simple process, at others it's very complicated and takes lots of paperwork, witnesses, and many months. Some will refuse to do it flat out. You have no recourse except follow the process of your amphur.

10 months ago

Jim *******

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I will be your foot on the ground, whatever they do or say.

10 months ago

Jim *******

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@Brandon ***********

Thank you, will see, Friday July 4, we have an appointment at the Samut Phrakan City Council.

It might be of some interest to other group members, will update here.

Edit: spelling

10 months ago

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Jim *******

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