New Credit Card size ID Cards

[stupidfarang]

I just finished renewing my Retirement Extension to stay, (BKK Immigration) and I was very surprised to be issued a credit card size laminated card with a copy of my passport identification page on one side and on the other side is a copy of the extension with the expiry date. Has anyone else received this type of card? I think it is great as I now carry it in my wallet, saves carrying photocopy pages of passport and extension details. Looks like someone came up with a great idea in Immigration. 

[Crossy]

Now that sounds like a smart idea, which means it will die out within a few weeks

 

I'm doing my work extension in a couple of weeks at CW, let's see what occurs.

 

[Orton Rd]

can we see a scan of it?

[Peterw42]

Is it actually issued by immigration or did you use an agent/copy shop and they have made it up for you ?

[Thanyaburi Mac]

That's a real surprise!  Is there any indication on the card that it was done by Immigration?

 

 FYI, I've been carrying the same card for several years, but did it at a local copy shop for baht 50.

 

Mac

[pontious]

I would be very surprised if immigration did it - and apparently free of charge.

[dotpoom]

1 hour ago, Crossy said:

Now that sounds like a smart idea, which means it will die out within a few weeks

 

I'm doing my work extension in a couple of weeks at CW, let's see what occurs.

 

Don't you just love the positivity on here...it's like saying, I just won the lottery but no point in being happy about it....I'll probably lose it soon?

[chicowoodduck]

Been getting that little gem next to the Jomtien Immigration Office for years....handy, but never needed to show it to anyone....police included....lol...???

[Pungdo]

I made one like that myself years ago, but just couldn't be bothered making up a new one each year

[wayned]

I've been making my own for years.  I have the passport scan stored, when I get the new extension, I scan it in, copy it to word, and size it.  I print the passport and extension and glue them back to back and get it laminated for 10 baht.  I've been here 20 years and have never had to show my passport, or a copy, other than when checking into a hotel or making a bank withdrawal. I've used it at a hotel with no problem, but BBL says "too small".  It would be a plus if immigration actually started doing that across the board but will the powers that be accept it..

[BigSkip]

April Fools Early This Year................?

 

[Boycie]

What a nice surprise, anyone else thinking this was another thread about the Pink ID Card?

 

Please report back stupidfarang  How much did the agent charge you?

 

Lucky to get a single A4 photocopy at my local immigration office   

[ChouDoufu]

was this card issued by immigration office,

or made by an agent who did your extension?

[Blue Muton]

4 hours ago, Orton Rd said:

can we see a scan of it?

Sure, simply open your passport at the right page, place it on the glass, close the lid, hit the button and Bob's your uncle!

 

[Blue Muton]

3 hours ago, BigSkip said:

April Fools Early This Year................?

 

Ummm.....it's October now?

[AjarnMartin]

Don’t get your hopes up Crossy, I was doing the same thing last Friday at CW and got nothing... short-lived indeed ?

[William T]

6 hours ago, Thanyaburi Mac said:

That's a real surprise!  Is there any indication on the card that it was done by Immigration?

 

 FYI, I've been carrying the same card for several years, but did it at a local copy shop for baht 50.

 

Mac

Me too, and I use it regularly, even my two banks accept it.. And don't get your current visa on the back as that has a time limit.

However if Immigration give to you that way then fine.

[Aditi Sharma]

Fancy wallet.

[Buzzboy05]

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Posted 13 hours ago

I just finished renewing my Retirement Extension to stay, (BKK Immigration) and I was very surprised to be issued a credit card size laminated card with a copy of my passport identification page on one side and on the other side is a copy of the extension with the expiry date. Has anyone else received this type of card? I think it is great as I now carry it in my wallet, saves carrying photocopy pages of passport and extension details. Looks like someone came up with a great idea in Immigration. 

• Yes I renewed my retirement 2 weeks ago and received one also, quite handy in the wallet.
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[stupidfarang]

13 hours ago, Orton Rd said:

can we see a scan of it?

No, sorry but it has all my passport details and I am not about to go public on the internet with date of birth, what country, what city, passport number if I did I may as well add my bank account details and pin number 

[pontious]

Then answer -did Immigration do it for you or an agent. You can hide the personal details on the scan.... Somehow I do not think you will..

[mrwebb8825]

17 hours ago, stupidfarang said:

I may as well add my bank account details and pin number

naw, we have those already...

[Aditi Sharma]

18 hours ago, stupidfarang said:

No, sorry but it has all my passport details and I am not about to go public on the internet with date of birth, what country, what city, passport number if I did I may as well add my bank account details and pin number 

Scan and use Paint to blur the personal info. Dont know if it can be unblurred by curious types

[stupidfarang]

Ok guys, just to let you know, I have checked with the agent it was the agent who made the card and not the immigration. Shame really as would be a great idea for all farangs living in Thailand, to by pass the carrying of passport rule.

[Boycie]

 Maybe your agent first read about the idea on TV about 8 years ago 

 

https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/321632-carry-copy-of-passport/