ivor bigun Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Lets face it those with a pink card think its wonderful and makes their life so easy,to the rest of us we just think ,glad they are happy,its such a jore having to take your passport once to get a bank account,the strain and fear walking down the street with it,as for a sim got mine with my driving licence and my wifey by my side.Sent from my SM-A720F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 49 minutes ago, 4MyEgo said: I disagree, the woman staff look at me with awe (verb), some men too ???? Some men?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 3 minutes ago, possum1931 said: So is mine, now I am wondering if my card has an expiry date as I cannot read Thai. I thought the card was for good, then again it will probably depend on which office gave you it. It says quite clearly on it, 10 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackdd Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 3 minutes ago, possum1931 said: So is mine, now I am wondering if my card has an expiry date as I cannot read Thai. I thought the card was for good, then again it will probably depend on which office gave you it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 1 minute ago, jackdd said: A few random images from Google: Where did they get the transliteration of your name from? Afaik this has to come from a certified translator and is not made by the person at the government office. You can translate it yourself. There is no such thing as a certified translator in Thailand, ie no certifying body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted April 25, 2019 Author Share Posted April 25, 2019 Just now, Neeranam said: It says quite clearly on it, 10 years. Depends on the age at issue and the Office you attend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhangxifu Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 14 hours ago, arithai12 said: Got a pink card few years back. I already had a yellow book. No need to be married to a Thai. The only times that I have used the pink card is to obtain Thai admissions prices at museums, exhibitions, etc. I don't know whether they give me the Thai price because the pink card entitles me to it, or because they have never seen a pink card before. Also, it's nice because it shows me about 5 cm taller than I am (they took the picture at an angle). Other than that, I think it's quite ok to give it a miss. Great to hear that! All I always hear is cannot do if not married. May I ask which amphoer issued you one? The pink card states that this is not a Thai nationality card so no it doesn't necessarily give you Thai prices in all cases. Sometimes it does though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister T Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 If you are over 60, the card is for life. Move to a new province, need a new yellow book and a new pink ID. Have done it twice and apart from getting a letter from the leaving province, easily done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy cow cm Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Neeranam said: No, it's nothing to do with owning a house, but just where you live. Good. Anyway almost have the new house paid off anyway, so think might do this for something new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcharacters Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 1 hour ago, 4MyEgo said: YES NO NOTHING Thank you for an honest reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Neeranam said: It says quite clearly on it, 10 years. Not on mine. The expiry date is solely in Thai. Edited April 25, 2019 by possum1931 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumrit Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 12 minutes ago, Neeranam said: It says quite clearly on it, 10 years. Like a Thai nationals ID card, the pink ID card is valid for ten years if you are under sixty when apply for it, but once you reach sixty, your next card is valid for life.???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterw42 Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 20 minutes ago, Neeranam said: You can translate it yourself. There is no such thing as a certified translator in Thailand, ie no certifying body. Isnt that what the MFA does, certifies translations ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 5 minutes ago, sumrit said: Like a Thai nationals ID card, the pink ID card is valid for ten years if you are under sixty when apply for it, but once you reach sixty, your next card is valid for life.???? I don't plan on renewing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 17 minutes ago, Mister T said: If you are over 60, the card is for life. Move to a new province, need a new yellow book and a new pink ID. Have done it twice and apart from getting a letter from the leaving province, easily done. You may be right, but keep in mind that this is Thailand, and not all government offices have the same rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, Peterw42 said: Isnt that what the MFA does, certifies translations ? No, it verifies them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumrit Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Just now, Neeranam said: I don't plan on renewing it. each to his own. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted April 25, 2019 Author Share Posted April 25, 2019 For those who have been asking what it is etc, here is what I was given yesterday. ALL information is written in Thai script, I have written explanations in English Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 56 minutes ago, Neeranam said: It was for all migrant workers. True, and I should have mentioned that in my earlier post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabas Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 The back of my shiny new pink card has three clauses. The third clause states the holder cannot exit the region (originally meant for hill tribes, etc) except for a) foreigners (dangdao) and b) card holders who posses a signed document of authorization to do so. Maybe older cards do not have the same clause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thingamabob Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Have had one for several years. I've found that some banks accept it as a proof of ID, likewise police. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post scorecard Posted April 25, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted April 25, 2019 34 minutes ago, ivor bigun said: Lets face it those with a pink card think its wonderful and makes their life so easy,to the rest of us we just think ,glad they are happy,its such a jore having to take your passport once to get a bank account,the strain and fear walking down the street with it,as for a sim got mine with my driving licence and my wifey by my side. Sent from my SM-A720F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app That's your assumption, I don't think it's wonderful. It was available so I did it, at my own convenience, thinking it might perhaps be useful in some way in the future. Nothing more / nothing less. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterw42 Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Its NOT the law. Its either a poorly worded statement (means not transferable) that doesn't translate well or only applies to stateless people. Permanent Residents get a Pink ID, are they restricted from traveling ???? There is no travel restrictions for western expats with Pink IDs. The only law you will find is for stateless people who dont have passports etc but have been issued pink IDs. Air Asia dont accept the pink ID because its in a different language (Thai) to their booking system (English). Or the same as you, dont understand the statement on the back of the ID card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denim Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Got the yellow book. Not used it or been asked for it since I got it so decided leaving things at that. We are supposed to carry our passports with us at all times so whether the pink card might do instead I don't know ( probably not ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally123 Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 17 minutes ago, Peterw42 said: Its NOT the law. Oh yes it is. 17 minutes ago, Peterw42 said: Its either a poorly worded statement In your opinion. 17 minutes ago, Peterw42 said: Permanent Residents get a Pink ID, are they restricted from traveling ???? Stateless people can't get PR 17 minutes ago, Peterw42 said: There is no travel restrictions for western expats with Pink IDs. I never said there was. 17 minutes ago, Peterw42 said: The only law you will find is for stateless people who dont have passports Hence why a stateless person cannot use it outside of the province where it was obtained. Keep yer knickers on Peter and get yer facts right before jumping on someone. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeN Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 8 minutes ago, rabas said: The back of my shiny new pink card has three clauses. The third clause states the holder cannot exit the region (originally meant for hill tribes, etc) except for a) foreigners (dangdao) and b) card holders who posses a signed document of authorization to do so. Maybe older cards do not have the same clause. CharlieH’s photo is not quite in focus, perhaps you or him could post a nice clear photo of this clause and we could settle the argument once and for all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, rabas said: The back of my shiny new pink card has three clauses. The third clause states the holder cannot exit the region (originally meant for hill tribes, etc) except for a) foreigners (dangdao) and b) card holders who posses a signed document of authorization to do so. Maybe older cards do not have the same clause. Aha, so there is a new version of the writing on the back of the pink card. I just got my Thai daughter in law to check if there are words about '...except foreigners... .' in regard to the travel limitations on my card, DIL is an intelligent well educated lady excellent English, and I explained the background to my question before she read it several times. She said it mentions about restrictions on travel but there is no mention of 'except foreigners'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally123 Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 6 minutes ago, Denim said: We are supposed to carry our passports with us at all times That is also NOT TRUE. All that is asked for is that you show it if asked for. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 11 minutes ago, Peterw42 said: Its NOT the law. Its either a poorly worded statement (means not transferable) that doesn't translate well or only applies to stateless people. Permanent Residents get a Pink ID, are they restricted from traveling ???? There is no travel restrictions for western expats with Pink IDs. The only law you will find is for stateless people who dont have passports etc but have been issued pink IDs. Air Asia dont accept the pink ID because its in a different language (Thai) to their booking system (English). Or the same as you, dont understand the statement on the back of the ID card. Where does it say not transferable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 4 minutes ago, scorecard said: She said it mentions about restrictions on travel but there is no mention of 'except foreigners'. It is only foreigners that get this card 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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