Pranburi.. make an appointment.. then they will suggest a local translator to get you
"certified" translated copies of passport / birth cert copies of wife's Blue book
sign here, here. here. and bring a witness to the Amphur.. that gets u the yellow book
then u get an appointment for next week to get the ID card
here's the kicker very top of the card,, in Thai script ..
ID card of a person that does not have Thai Nationality
back of the card in Thai script
Code of conduct for ID card holders
Line #1 "This Card Is Not an Identity Card"
now you know !!!
at least you can check into a hotel without your PP