@Jo *********

you need a permit to volunteer in Thailand. The fact you think it’s ridiculous is immaterial. It’s the law.

Legally yes. And I advise you not to do it without the permit required.

@Jim *******

you’re condescending and supremely arrogant. There is no excitement about adherence to legislation, regardless if you stay in Thailand for 180 days in a given year then you must register, even if you won’t have a liability.

@Jim *******

I trust you have a Thai tax number, as they will link that to your visa in the future as per the announcement this week

@Jim *******

well you clearly don’t live here permanently, and clearly have no experience of having a link ID yet you comment as if you do.

@Christopher **********

domestic air travel in Thailand I use my link ID , i completely disagree on hospitals, i solely use mine at government hospitals, im obviously pre registered - I said it helps with banks and institutions, I didn’t say you don’t have to show your passport , obviously when you open an account but it can help you access services.

@Mark *******

I’m two hours north of Phuket and we have had far less rain than you have had. Last year we had rain continuously for 4 months.

@Jim *******

I disagree entirely, it’s got me into numerous attractions paying Thai price including grand palace and white temple, it’s helped in my dealings with the Amphoe , the Thai tax authorities, getting government hospital care and saves time continuing the care I need. , I use it as ID to travel , I don’t have to carry my passport around with me, it’s helped me open an interest bearing account where I keep the monies required for my visa , it’s even helped me with immigration and police checkpoints insofar as they automatically assume foreigners are tourists but when they realise I’m long term resident the demeanour changes a bit.

It saves time and bureaucracy with any institution or government dealings.

Clearly you either don’t have a pink ID or you don’t use yours properly

Opening bank account, getting pink ID, dealing with utilities,

HSBC are fine.