Want to go to Lipe and not by train from Pattaya/BKK. Every time I've used my expired Thai DL at banks and AIS/True it's gone unnoticed. You guys think domestic flights the same, or do they really look at the date?

 

PS: ALL of my current IDs are tied up at the embassy

I would'nt chance it, have'nt you got any other alternatives ? Reminds me of a mate of mine when he was driving me around in Thailand and we got pulled over at a police checkpoint. The officer requested his Thai DL so my mate gave it to him and he said ''but its expired'', my mate said yes but at least i've got one lol

Just use your passport unless....you've over stayed or got something to hide.

3 minutes ago, flyingtlger said:

Just use your passport unless....you've over stayed or got something to hide.

 

14 minutes ago, Hal65 said:

PS: ALL of my current IDs are tied up at the embassy

 

Be sure to run any road blocks on the way to the airport, just to be safe! ????

Where is Lipe ?

9 minutes ago, Denim said:

Where is Lipe ?

Still in the same place as before - it hasn't moved.....

50 minutes ago, Hal65 said:

Want to go to Lipe and not by train from Pattaya/BKK. Every time I've used my expired Thai DL at banks and AIS/True it's gone unnoticed. You guys think domestic flights the same, or do they really look at the date?

 

PS: ALL of my current IDs are tied up at the embassy

Go for it, you wont get into trouble, the worst is that they let you on your flight. your choice.

 

7 minutes ago, simon43 said:

Still in the same place as before - it hasn't moved.....

Oh....that's good. I heard it had been towed away to be welded to the Isle of Wight. Might have known it was just a rumour.

Those old foggies on the IOW would never agree to it.

Thinking again and in view of what my mate said to the police does it really matter if its run out, its being able to establish your identity that matters and the DL does that whether its run out or not.  

Travelling without a passport in a foreign land... what could possibly go wrong... 

Just turn on the charm or plead for some understanding at check in, it can work. When leaving the UK to take up residency permanently in Thailand to be with my newly acquired wifey i was 12kg over my baggage allowance and that was duly pointed out to me by the attractive check in lady. I replied to her in my best chat up way ''can you please please just overlook this matter as i'm moving to Thailand permanently to be with my new wife''

 

She just smiled and waved me through lol

1 hour ago, Hal65 said:

Want to go to Lipe and not by train from Pattaya/BKK. Every time I've used my expired Thai DL at banks and AIS/True it's gone unnoticed. You guys think domestic flights the same, or do they really look at the date?

 

PS: ALL of my current IDs are tied up at the embassy

Happened to me not long ago, I didn't realise car driving license had expired, they wouldn't accept it, so showed them my bike which was still valid.

Suvarnabhumi airport flying domestic.

3 hours ago, Skipalongcassidy said:

Travelling without a passport in a foreign land... what could possibly go wrong... 

Nothing, do it all the time

18 hours ago, sungod said:

Nothing, do it all the time

I can't fix stupid... it only takes being detained one time

1 hour ago, Skipalongcassidy said:

I can't fix stupid... it only takes being detained one time

Use my DL here, passport copy on the phone.The police will accept that.

 

If you cant fix stupid, how do you personally get on in life?

18 minutes ago, sungod said:

Use my DL here, passport copy on the phone.The police will accept that.

 

If you cant fix stupid, how do you personally get on in life?

The most recent news in Thailand that carrying a copy of your passport is no longer acceptable... I too use my Thailand driver's license whenever possible to avoid the hassle... however that is also getting harder and harder to use... good luck to you in not being detained.

1 hour ago, Skipalongcassidy said:

The most recent news in Thailand that carrying a copy of your passport is no longer acceptable.

Where is the link to an official statement on this scaremongering?

50 minutes ago, scottiejohn said:

Where is the link to an official statement on this scaremongering?

There is none, he is just making it up. The law is to carry a form of official ID. Even the cops are split on what is acceptable.

 

Never been locked up because I have not got a passport ????????

1 hour ago, Skipalongcassidy said:

good luck to you in not being detained.

A little over the top to say the least ????

 

I'm amazed how some of you manage to get out the house in the morning on your own.....

10 minutes ago, sungod said:

A little over the top to say the least ????

 

I'm amazed how some of you manage to get out the house in the morning on your own.....

lol...indeed...bet some members jump at their own shadows....

So, do you need to carry a passport in Thailand? Yes, there is a requirement for all tourists to carry their passports in Thailand at all times. Thai authorities might request to show a passport during raids on nightclubs, at roadblocks, and on other occasions. It is possible to get around Thailand without carrying a passport, but there is a risk of 2000 Baht fine for not having a passport with you.

1 hour ago, Skipalongcassidy said:

So, do you need to carry a passport in Thailand? Yes, there is a requirement for all tourists to carry their passports in Thailand at all times. Thai authorities might request to show a passport during raids on nightclubs, at roadblocks, and on other occasions. It is possible to get around Thailand without carrying a passport, but there is a risk of 2000 Baht fine for not having a passport with you.

Brought to you from the internationally renowned https://thailandtravelessentials.com/do-you-need-to-carry-a-passport-in-thailand/

 

'his top ten tips'

 

Hilarious........

 

4 hours ago, Skipalongcassidy said:

The most recent news in Thailand that carrying a copy of your passport is no longer acceptable... I too use my Thailand driver's license whenever possible to avoid the hassle... however that is also getting harder and harder to use... good luck to you in not being detained.

Sounds like you have been asked a lot to use ID, where did these events happen?

1 hour ago, Skipalongcassidy said:

So, do you need to carry a passport in Thailand? Yes, there is a requirement for all tourists to carry their passports in Thailand at all times. Thai authorities might request to show a passport during raids on nightclubs, at roadblocks, and on other occasions. It is possible to get around Thailand without carrying a passport, but there is a risk of 2000 Baht fine for not having a passport with you.

I have  asked previously for proof of your scaremongering!

Where is the link to the royal gazette changing the LAW?

42 minutes ago, sungod said:

Brought to you from the internationally renowned https://thailandtravelessentials.com/do-you-need-to-carry-a-passport-in-thailand/

 

'his top ten tips'

 

Hilarious........

 

That is just a tourist guide which like most of them keep repeating the same false manta. 

4 hours ago, Skipalongcassidy said:

The most recent news in Thailand that carrying a copy of your passport is no longer acceptable... I too use my Thailand driver's license whenever possible to avoid the hassle... however that is also getting harder and harder to use... good luck to you in not being detained.

Post a link to these news. And not just some clueless blogger or similar.

14 hours ago, Seppius said:

Sounds like you have been asked a lot to use ID, where did these events happen?

Airport... renting a car... hotel check in...