Pink Id card for foreigners

[richard_smith237]

42 minutes ago, BigStar said:

 

I did mine in Chonburi, used yellow book, no problem. Happy to avoid having to waste time and money in Jomtien getting a COR.

 

It was reported that Chonburi was the one  DLT's where the Yellow Book was not accepted (possible one other too) seems there are many mixed reports...  

 

How long ago was this....   

 

I think this point is of interest to many of us with a license as getting the Address letters can be a real headache for some us.

[BenStark]

2 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

So give me one example of "convenience" 

Stop being defensive.

I have asked couple of posters for an example.

Years ago my understanding is that pink ID was great asset for opening bank account, DTL etc.

That's not the case now. 

So for last time how it as serious asset. 

 

Is my post just 2 above yours invisible to you?

 

Better I leave this thread because since you are now a mod, I can't add you BACK to my ignore list

[richard_smith237]

4 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

So give me one example of "convenience" 

Stop being defensive.

I have asked couple of posters for an example.

 

Whats wrong with you ???  you've been given examples and there are numerous others to draw from in this thread

 

- I've opened a bank account with the Yellow Book (Kasikorn 6 months ago)

- Used my Pink ID for counter transactions at Kasikorn,

- Used my Pink ID for counter transactions at Bangkok Bank.

- Used my Pink ID for counter transactions at SCB Bank

- I used the Pink ID for a flight (they may have accepted DL. I didn't try because I'd tried about 10 years ago and they didn't accept it).

- I used the Pink ID to check into a hotel (no passport with me - didn't try DL, but as above)

- I carry the Pink ID as Government issue photo ID (instead of having to carry my passport around).

- I used the Pink ID to deal with my phone contract (was already out and didn't have my passport with me).

- I used the ID number (from Yellow Book) to register for the Covid vaccine and received that early on when so many other posters were complaining that 'foreigner could not get vaccinated in Thailand'.

- I have used the Pink ID numerous times to get the Thai Driving and Motorcycle License (thats saved a fair bit so far - and saved a lot of time messing about with embassy appointments etc... and now embassy no longer issues Affirmation of Address, which I can't also get from Immigration as I do not submit 90 day reports as never here long enough)

 

4 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Years ago my understanding is that pink ID was great asset for opening bank account, DTL etc.

That's not the case now. 

Thats yet to be decised - your credibility in this thread is somewhat diminished (and your below comment highlights why)

 

4 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

So for last time how it as serious asset. 

 

... again, whats wrong with you??...  Serious asset ???? why the ridiculous exaggeration ? 

 

 

The Yellow House Book and Pink ID has proven useful and adds a layer of convenience... its not essential, critical, necessary or a 'serious asset'... 

 

 

 

[BigStar]

32 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

So give me one example of "convenience" 

 

No, you just want to waste time here arguing it isn't applicable to YOU. But you shouldn't need any spoon feeding at this point in your life. You can go look through the thread and if none of the many examples is applicable to YOU, then buzz off.

 

32 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Stop being defensive.

 

LOL. Stop trolling.

 

32 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

That's not the case now. 

 

You don't know that, and in fact posters have contradicted you. Enough with spreading misinformation. 

 

32 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

So for last time how it as serious asset. 

 

Complex question fallacy. How serious must an asset be before one can regard it as worth having? Depends, now don't it. Numerous posters here feel that it sufficiently serious for them. Why is that a problem for you? It could well be worth having for others, if they can get through the noise here.

 

Sadly, nobody cares if it is for you. Why should anyone feel obligated to waste time convincing you? You have enough info already to decide that for yourself, big boy.

 

 

Edited January 25 by BigStar

[CharlieH]

This topic has run its course and is now CLOSED.

 

The Pink card and Yellow book has its uses.As is so often the case in Thailand not every place and application will be consistent.There are many many documented benefits of having them for the holders at the time/circumstances. It is upto the individual to assess if they have potential benefit for their circumstances.

They are without doubt convenient and beneficial  for many but not all and in every circumstance.