Passport to send mail

[Capealava]

I just went to the Post Office here in Pattaya and I sent something via Ems to Bangkok. The Clerk asked to see my Passport before sending it. What is this?? Is this new?? 

[2long]

This rule has been in force for a few years. Thais have to show their ID, which they can scan on a wee reader. Us foreigners need to show something better. I just show a picture of my passport in my phone.

[jackdd]

They ask for this since at least two years.

You can also show your Thai driving license instead of passport

[OneMoreFarang]

I think you have to show it for any registered mail.

[Pilotman]

I have never had to produce ID for sending EMS letters or parcels at at a post office,  but I use my driving licence to collect.   

[CharlieH]

Usually for anything International, but some ask for it all the time, same rule for Thais.

[stubuzz]

I usually get asked when sending parcels, not letters.

[thaibeachlovers]

16 hours ago, Capealava said:

Is this new?? 

No. Been so in Pattaya for years, but not Chiang Mai.