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Passport demanded when topping up Rabbit BTS card.

bascat
bascat
in Thailand Travel Forum

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I topped up my Rabbit at the BTS station using the kiosk.  Not sure how many bills you can feed it but was enough for me to ride the train.

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  • dimitriv
    dimitriv

    This is not new. They once asked me half a year ago, and last week again when using another card.   I believe this is not only for foreigners.   It is because now the BTS card can

  • impulse
    impulse

    Demanding the ID is not about getting on the BTS.    It's about adding money to a financial instrument that could be used for money laundering.  Not specific to foreigners, Thai people have

  • Bangkok Barry
    Bangkok Barry

    My understanding is that money launderers deal in hundreds of thousands of pounds or dollars, or millions of baht. I understand that, but the Thai authorities clearly don't. They seem to believe that

The official explanation for the need to register:

https://rabbit.co.th/en/uncategorized/from-february-15th-2019-onwards-all-rabbit-cards-are-required-registration-for-identity-verification-purposes/

 

However, I bought a Phuket Rabbit Card (also valid in Bangkok) late last year without registering, and I have toppet up several times at the local McDonalds without the need to register. Last time I toppet up was February or March; they may be more alert now.

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