Re: Using Thai 13 digit IDs from pink cards, tha bien ban, or vaccine certs.
I wasted lots of time in Jan. tying to get my Thai company registered with Paypal, only to have Thailand cancel/delay the whole scheme. So I wanted to find answers about the new NDID and Paypal registration.
I went to SCB and talked with two SCB officers who contacted relevant departments, Paypal Philippines, and the company that runs the NDID system. The answer is no, it is not possible at this time.
Paypal Philippines told me on the same call that they were clearly instructed by Thailand that the new program is only for natural born Thai citizens, no foreigners can apply.
Paypal said they too are frustrated because they have many accounts for foreigners in Thailand, and said they will continue to push for their inclusion but it will not happen now.
So, after eliminating foreigners, Thailand will now allow small fry Thai to buy and sell through Paypal, unlike the first scheme. It seems clear who they are targeting.