Popular Post owl sees all Posted December 24, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 24, 2018 A farang pal of mine has just obtained an ID card (pink). He is trying to convince me that is it worth the trouble getting it. Free health care. Open bank account easily. Pick-up purchase. Cuts ice with the BiB. Is he right? Or is it just a waste of time! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackdd Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 2 minutes ago, owl sees all said: Free health care That's wrong 2 minutes ago, owl sees all said: Open bank account easily Might help, or maybe not, depends on the branch, definitely not makes it easy, the only document making it easy is a work permit 3 minutes ago, owl sees all said: Pick-up purchase I don't see how a pink id card would help here https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1042093-pink-id-card-benefits/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ubonjoe Posted December 24, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 24, 2018 It really does not allow much more that the yellow house book you have to have to get the pink ID card other than being a photo ID. 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owl sees all Posted December 24, 2018 Author Share Posted December 24, 2018 2 minutes ago, ubonjoe said: It really does not allow much more that the yellow house book you have to have to get the pink ID card other than being a photo ID. What about the health care aspect? I've been informed that the ID gives the same rights as the holder's wife at the local hospital 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ubonjoe Posted December 24, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 24, 2018 1 minute ago, owl sees all said: What about the health care aspect? I've been informed that the ID gives the same rights as the holder's wife at the local hospital No it does not allow that. 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owl sees all Posted December 24, 2018 Author Share Posted December 24, 2018 3 minutes ago, ubonjoe said: No it does not allow that. I am reluctant to say otherwise, but Martin, my ID friend, has already used it, at his local hospital, and obtained help. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KhunProletariat Posted December 24, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 24, 2018 It is not worth the plastic it's printed on. Blue card or don't waste your time. KP. 4 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackdd Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 3 minutes ago, owl sees all said: I am reluctant to say otherwise, but Martin, my ID friend, has already used it, at his local hospital, and obtained help. But probably paid more than the 30THB (some hospitals don't charge this 30THB) that a Thai would pay 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ubonjoe Posted December 24, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 24, 2018 5 minutes ago, owl sees all said: I am reluctant to say otherwise, but Martin, my ID friend, has already used it, at his local hospital, and obtained help. It only makes it easier to get the service but it is not free. The ID number is used to get served quicker. You can do the same thing with the yellow house book. 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post owl sees all Posted December 24, 2018 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 24, 2018 (edited) Judging by the posts it hardly seems worth the trouble. I'll give it a miss. Edited December 24, 2018 by owl sees all 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ocddave Posted December 24, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 24, 2018 Usually when I give ID, or visit Thai parks or attractions, I use the Pink Card and avoid any Falang pricing. So basically I like having it, it helps prove residency and separates you from the Tourists. Its not the end-all-be-all of existence, but I like having as much working in my favor as possible. So to each their own, but I like having it, and its not all that hard to get, so why not? 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 12 minutes ago, owl sees all said: Judging by the posts it hardly seems worth the trouble. I'll give it a miss. If you already have a yellow house book it should not be all the hard to get the card. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HampiK Posted December 24, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 24, 2018 I would say, if you already have a yellow book, then it is worth the hassle as it is just a small more effort after the yellow book. Mostly the yellow book (Which is neccessary) cost the most trouble. At the moment it's not of a big help, but easier to carry the pink ID card arround instead of the yellow book. We don't know if in future it will have some advantages. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Myran Posted December 24, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 24, 2018 3 minutes ago, ocddave said: Usually when I give ID, or visit Thai parks or attractions, I use the Pink Card and avoid any Falang pricing. So basically I like having it, it helps prove residency and separates you from the Tourists. Its not the end-all-be-all of existence, but I like having as much working in my favor as possible. So to each their own, but I like having it, and its not all that hard to get, so why not? Might as well use a Thai driver's licence; it's worked for me several times. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocddave Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Myran said: Might as well use a Thai driver's licence; it's worked for me several times. Not really sure, I do have car/motorcycle licenses, but my wife has asked me to hand her my Pink Card many times, and I know most places asked for it as well. But again, its easy to get, and to me was worth getting. Edited December 24, 2018 by ocddave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phetpeter Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 Don't have to carry your passport, I use the ID card instead. It is proof that you are a long-term residence, shows you are legal, The number show BIB what your status is, and is becoming more and more relevant. For 50 baht, you are dealt with prompt in and out within the hour. and does show you are not a tourist and gives you cheap rates, even got my own finance for my new car without needing the wife. It is in my name alone. 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jackdd Posted December 24, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 24, 2018 (edited) 6 minutes ago, phetpeter said: The number show BIB what your status is, and is becoming more and more relevant I assume your number starts with a 6, this says you stay in Thailand temporarily, so same as any tourist 6 minutes ago, phetpeter said: even got my own finance for my new car without needing the wife This was most likely because of your work permit and not your pink id card 20 minutes ago, Myran said: I use the Pink Card and avoid any Falang pricing. At least regarding national parks this only works if the employees working at the parks can't read the signs they put up there, so it might work at some, but not at all Edited December 24, 2018 by jackdd 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phetpeter Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 Another thing you will be able to do is to join the social security scheme, 432 baht per month, giving you access to free hospital/dental care ( I would have to pay 12,000 baht every 3 months for my check up otherwise) and towards a pension pot, only 115 more payments and I am entitled to a monthly pension, or I can take a lump sum. 1 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phetpeter Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 1 minute ago, jackdd said: I assume your number starts with a 6, this says you stay in Thailand temporarily, so same as any tourist Except that a tourist wouldn't have a number nor an i.d, unless he actually lived here and worked away. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post owl sees all Posted December 24, 2018 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 24, 2018 2 minutes ago, phetpeter said: Another thing you will be able to do is to join the social security scheme, 432 baht per month, giving you access to free hospital/dental care ( I would have to pay 12,000 baht every 3 months for my check up otherwise) and towards a pension pot, only 115 more payments and I am entitled to a monthly pension, or I can take a lump sum. This is a great post. Kinda balances out the other posts. Tell more on the scheme you mention; please. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ubonjoe Posted December 24, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 24, 2018 6 minutes ago, phetpeter said: Another thing you will be able to do is to join the social security scheme, 432 baht per month, giving you access to free hospital/dental care ( I would have to pay 12,000 baht every 3 months for my check up otherwise) and towards a pension pot, only 115 more payments and I am entitled to a monthly pension, or I can take a lump sum. Are you sure about that? As far as I know you have to of been working and paying social security before you can apply for that after you job ends. 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jackdd Posted December 24, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 24, 2018 (edited) 22 minutes ago, phetpeter said: Except that a tourist wouldn't have a number nor an i.d, unless he actually lived here and worked away. To be precise having a pink id card just means that at one point you entered Thailand on a visa other than a tourist visa, could have been for just a few days. If your citizen number starts with an 8 your visa / resident status is 99% clear, so there would be no serious need for police to ask for a passport. I think a pink id card offers some advantages, but none of these are "official", they mostly just exist because people have no idea what they are dealing with when you hand them this id card, they just recognize that it's something official. Like at national parks, right outside on their "guard house" when you enter the park (maybe not at all, but definitely at most) are signs (usually just in Thai) "Thai citizens price xxx", "Non-Thai citizens price xxx", you hand them an id card which has written "id card for non Thai citizens" on it and they give you the Thai price. This just happens because these people are not thinking, if they were you would of course pay then non-Thai price Edited December 24, 2018 by jackdd 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HampiK Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 (edited) 10 minutes ago, jackdd said: To be precise having a pink id card just means that at one point you entered Thailand on a visa other than a tourist visa, could have been for just a few days. You not even need a visa. You can do this with a tourist visa or a visa excemt stamp. I made my card with an visa Except that time. You only need the prove of having an Thai address. Rented or own a condo, which you live in. And as another poster wrote… Yes mostly it helps, when the police will ask you for some ID, but if they want see your passport (for visa verification) then I would say the pink ID card is of no help. As on the card is nothing written about the visa or how long you are able to be in the country. It is only a confirmation of address! Edited December 24, 2018 by HampiK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elviajero Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 3 hours ago, owl sees all said: A farang pal of mine has just obtained an ID card (pink). He is trying to convince me that is it worth the trouble getting it. Free health care. No. 3 hours ago, owl sees all said: Open bank account easily. Not easily, but maybe easier. 3 hours ago, owl sees all said: Pick-up purchase. ? 3 hours ago, owl sees all said: Cuts ice with the BiB. I don’t see why or how? 3 hours ago, owl sees all said: Is he right? Or is it just a waste of time! It’s only really good as ID. There is no real advantage beyond that. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1337markus Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 17 hours ago, ubonjoe said: If you already have a yellow house book it should not be all the hard to get the card. If you have the yellow book then what difference does this card make? Gossip I was told the pink card was developed for mountain people who did not have a Thai ID card? 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boon Mee Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 19 hours ago, ubonjoe said: It only makes it easier to get the service but it is not free. The ID number is used to get served quicker. You can do the same thing with the yellow house book. But a lot easier to carry around. It's definitely worth the short time spent at your local Amphur to get it and it's free. Healthcare is not free with it though. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dotpoom Posted December 25, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 25, 2018 20 hours ago, jackdd said: That's wrong Might help, or maybe not, depends on the branch, definitely not makes it easy, the only document making it easy is a work permit I don't see how a pink id card would help here https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1042093-pink-id-card-benefits/ I currently have 4 bank accounts ( 2 with the same bank).. and have closed at least two others (with credit cards)...I have never had the slightest problem opening them ..never had a work permit in my life. I have a retirement ext.? 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey346 Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 Gov hospitals now require the Pink ID Card. They need it to recover fees and payments from the Gov if you qualify for free medical care as I do. I was told the Gov also uses it to track your medical history. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khwaibah Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 1 minute ago, Jeffrey346 said: Gov hospitals now require the Pink ID Card. They need it to recover fees and payments from the Gov if you qualify for free medical care as I do. I was told the Gov also uses it to track your medical history. Not at my Gov hospital. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 1 minute ago, Jeffrey346 said: Gov hospitals now require the Pink ID Card. They need it to recover fees and payments from the Gov if you qualify for free medical care as I do. I was told the Gov also uses it to track your medical history. Government hospitals are ok with the yellow book, if you have 1 it is acceptable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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