1 hour ago, OJAS said:

But is it likewise possible to use a pink ID card in order to update one's SIM card registration on a one-off basis (based on the last 4 digits of the pink card's number)? This is something else which normally needs to be attended to at passport renewal time these days.

What would be of greater interest to me personally, though, is whether I could use my TIN card for these purposes (I don't have a pink ID card).

Just to clear out a few things here. In both of these instances: 1 opening a bank account, 2 registering a new sim card the answer is same. The ID foreigner must use is the passport. Passport is the only official ID they can have in Thailand.

Certainly it will help to have TB and pink ID if you want to open bank account but you will still need to present your passport. Adding your pink ID number is additional and actually doesn't change or help anyting. I know because I have done that. NO bank will give you access to your own account if you didn't bring the passport. If the passport has been renewed and there is a new number, no big deal, it can be updated but there has never been an issue with bank service, eg. mobile banking if the old passport expired.

I have never had issue with my sim card either even the passport has expired a decade ago. How were you informed of the issue regarding expired passport number regarding your mobile number?

1 hour ago, patman30 said:

Thanks, that is the first time anyone has commented their requirement for something.

I have also opened bank accounts, in several banks actually, using TB and only 30 day free entry stamp in passport but this does not mean it can be done in every bank nor even in every branch of the same bank.

Lately, after the latest visa rules regarding bank accounts, I have not heard anyone doing that with out a yearly stay permit in their passport. So regarding bank accounts all we can agree on is that the requirements vary greatly.

On 3/27/2026 at 7:00 AM, MikeWill said:

I was talking to some other expats recently and it was suggested I should get a foreigner ID card? I think its also called the Pink ID card.

So, does anyone here have one, do you find it handy to have?

Thanks

I use my Pink ID .... hospital / doctor / hotel check in train tickets etc my tax id is a diff # b but being a US citizen and only declaring US Soc Sec $$ no taxes anyway

56 minutes ago, zhangxifu said:

Lately, after the latest visa rules regarding bank accounts, I have not heard anyone doing that with out a yearly stay permit in their passport.

It's still possible to open a bank account on a non-immigrant visa entry (90 days), which can be a requirement for getting a 1-year extension (retirement, marriage).

On 3/27/2026 at 7:59 AM, Andrew Dwyer said:

Asking on here you will receive varying information and opinions, visit your Amphur

The amphur will not answer his question , which was, "is it worth having" they will only advise as to what paperwork is required.

Personally I don't see the point in having either the yellow book or the card at present, But, that may well change in the future, and if it does I can imagine the requirements to be met in order to obtain them will invariably become more difficult,

So It could actually be a good move to get one now before things get more tricky

3 minutes ago, Caldera said:

It's still possible to open a bank account on a non-immigrant visa entry (90 days), which can be a requirement for getting a 1-year extension (retirement, marriage).

Yes that is correct as I did so in February this year at Kasikorn Udon Thani.

My wife suggested that I get the yellow book and ID card "to make things easy". I didn't really care either way but off to the district office we go, where they give us their requirements....not too hard so ok, let's do it.

Nearly a year later, after much much faffing around and extra stuff needed, the mayor himself gave me the yellow book, and the card about 10 minutes later. One of the hoops to jump through was getting immigration to confirm that the address was correct and I really lived there (as well as puu yai baan saying so). Then a few weeks later it was time for my visa extension, when Ubon immigration told me that the yellow book was not good enough for proof of address ! What ? you guys confirmed to the district office that I lived there and now it's not proof ? ( OK, that was all in my head, not verbal!)

I've been told that Ubon DLT don't accept it for license renewals either, so IMHO unless you are lucky enough to live somewhere that hands out yellow tabian baans an pink IDs easily, they are not worth the trouble.

On 3/26/2026 at 5:58 PM, roo860 said:

In Chiang Mai I needed one to sell a motorbike and change ownership of a another bike, that was a couple of years ago, I had the yellow book as well, seemed like this rule was only in Chiang Mai province. Was an easy process to get the pink card, cost me 70bt, have to take a Thai witness as well.

I sold a car in Chiangmai about 18 months ago and I didn’t need a pink card or yellow book, just a certificate of residence was needed. But I don’t live in Chiangmai anymore so what do I know.

On 3/27/2026 at 5:59 AM, DrJack54 said:

Indeed. The chap you quoted did very clear OP in this thread pointing out he used Pink ID card and yellow book.

My experience was 2 years ago and was with a USA guy. He was not successful with his Pink ID.

https://aseannow.com/topic/1389344-renewed-my-5-years-thai-driving-licence-at-chatuchak-march-2026/

While AI can be not accurate here is that answer.

"Alternative to COR: A valid Work Permit or a Yellow House Book (Yellow Tabian Baan) can sometimes be used instead of a COR, depending on the DLT office."

Would seem it varies.

Jack - you really can't leave the door wide open like that... 👌🍆

On 3/27/2026 at 5:59 AM, DrJack54 said:

My experience was 2 years ago and was with a USA guy. He was not successful with his Pink

2 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

you really can't leave the door wide open like that...

My first hand experience at Chatuchak transport office was in the main based on direct question to official there.

"Can I use pink ID".. Answer no.

Need COR.

Perhaps lost in translation.

Fact is reports at various offices a COR is required.

I'm aware Bang Chuk accept pink card.