djayz Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 I have to renew my passport and won't get the new one until early October. If I want to take a domestic flight can I check in without a passport? I have a proper (i.e. real, official) Thai drivers license with photo, name and passport number. Would this suffice as id for a foreigner checking in on a destination within the Kingdom? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Yes, no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happynthailand Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 just make a copy of your passport to carry with you,just in case they ask for it. better safe than sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McMagus Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 I even used my Oz drivers license once KK > BKK. Now I have a colour photocopy of my passport and stamp page. Not prepared to carry my passport everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orchis Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 any photo ID is ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thanyaburi Mac Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Just curious, what Embassy or Consulate retains your passport while in process of getting a new replacement? Mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satcommlee Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Just curious, what Embassy or Consulate retains your passport while in process of getting a new replacement? Mac This is a good point, I'm guessing you may be British due to the ridiculous long wait for a replacement :-) If you are British then you are permitted to send only a photocopy to Hong Kong and keep the original. But in answer to your question, I'm not too sure about a foreign national but my Thai Mrs turned up at the airport for a domestic flight and forgot her ID card... I was able to scan it and email it to her at the internet cafe and they let her board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealmrbrightside Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 I have also traveled without a passport but only a photocopy for a domestic flight - a Thai drivers licence should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djayz Posted August 23, 2012 Author Share Posted August 23, 2012 Just curious, what Embassy or Consulate retains your passport while in process of getting a new replacement? Mac I'm on a Republic of Ireland passport. The info on the website is misleading. Went to the Consulate this morning (expecting them to retain my current passport) and they offered me "express service" (2 to 3 weeks) and I could keep my passport (they photocopied it and sent the copy with the application). None of this was printed on the application and I wasn't informed of it last week when I called them... Anyways, thanks to all of you for your feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScouseTommy Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Recently had the same issue. I photocopied my passport, and had my English driving licence. Just to be safe I emailed air asia to check and they sent a reply saying these forms of I.D. would be fine. I printed out the reply and took that with me just to cover my bases. However I didnt need it as the driving licence and photocopy were enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralfbkk Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Cali Driving License. No problem either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralfbkk Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Just curious, what Embassy or Consulate retains your passport while in process of getting a new replacement? Mac The Embassy of Evil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.png.3b3332cc2256ad0edbc2fe9404feeef0.png)
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now