I am living and working in Thailand and because of the resent problems have started carrying my passport with me more than I did. Is it possible to get a Thai ID card so that I don’t have to carry it with me? I was a volunteer worker here some years ago and at that time I had a Thai volunteer ID card. I think most people would be prepared to pay a small fee if they could get an ID card to save carrying their valuable passport with them. I have seen posts where people say they carry a certified copy – certified where and by whom – my visa is up for renewal soon. Do I take my copy to the immigration with me and get them to stamp it?

AFAIK that'll solve your problem for a while. But your circumstances will change so you'll have to regularly get the copy renewed.