themechanic Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 If I fly from Bangkok to Phuket will I have to go through passport control or immigration of any sort, at either airport? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paz Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 No. You will need to show passport to the airline for the purpose of checking your identity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themechanic Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 No. You will need to show passport to the airline for the purpose of checking your identity. But no immigration officer right? Just check in and board correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paz Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 As answered above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldgit Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 No. You will need to show passport to the airline for the purpose of checking your identity. But no immigration officer right? Just check in and board correct? No, no Immigration Officer. In fact you don't need a passport any official photo ID should suffice, I've used a Thai driving licence for domestic flights. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyfarquar Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I just flew back to Chiang Mai from Bangkok with wife & 5 year old daughter (both Filipino) having deposited their passports with visa applications to settle in UK. Their passports will be gone for weeks and I was concerned about flying but decided to wing it (pardon the pun ). At the Thai Lion Air check in desk, the staff checked my passport, no problem, checked my wife's Filipino driver's licence, no problem and looked carefully at the photocopy of our little girl's passport, called her supervisor for clearance and passed us through without comment.... After all the problems I had in Philippines, I stopped carrying my passport there but here, it seems prudent at this time to carry it with you at all times. My question would be...... Why are you concerned about customs? None of my business of course but if you are concerned about showing up on a database, I suggest for peace of mind that you use surface travel which has a lot less invasive checks.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfather Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 No. You will need to show passport to the airline for the purpose of checking your identity. But no immigration officer right? Just check in and board correct? Seems you have a problem with your paper work. I would never ever think about asking in a public forum, whether I need my passport with me or not, when travelling... Fatfather 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisinth Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> I just flew back to Chiang Mai from Bangkok with wife & 5 year old daughter (both Filipino) having deposited their passports with visa applications to settle in UK. Their passports will be gone for weeks and I was concerned about flying but decided to wing it (pardon the pun alt=giggle.gif> ). At the Thai Lion Air check in desk, the staff checked my passport, no problem, checked my wife's Filipino driver's licence, no problem and looked carefully at the photocopy of our little girl's passport, called her supervisor for clearance and passed us through without comment.... After all the problems I had in Philippines, I stopped carrying my passport there but here, it seems prudent at this time to carry it with you at all times. My question would be...... Why are you concerned about customs? None of my business of course but if you are concerned about showing up on a database, I suggest for peace of mind that you use surface travel which has a lot less invasive checks.... Sorry Andy, what has customs got to do with it? I take it you mean immigration? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iancnx Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 (edited) A cursory glance at the OP's posting history might shed some light Edited August 18, 2014 by iancnx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinger Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Trying to not sound like a dick on this, but a 10second search came up with 2 pages of responses to this question 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLOS Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 No. You will need to show passport to the airline for the purpose of checking your identity. Have boarded domestic using only my Thai DL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joepattaya1961 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Fatfather........the OP may also just ask, because if the immigration is involved during check-in / boarding-process, you have to add some time. If they stay out of the process it is check-in and straight to the boarding........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuskfish Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Interesting question - I will try not to jump to conclusions there.... I will simply add one experience... I took a domestic flight with a change at BKK, then did the same in return (4 flights in total with Thai Airways). Stupid me left my passport at home and I don't have a Thai Drivers license. They accepted my Mastercard used to purchase the tickets together with my Australian Drivers License as ID and I had no problem on all 4 flights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Removed an off-topic post and the reply to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thhMan Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I actually fly with just a photocopy of my passport (it was with my lawyers)... So all I did was visit the Airline manager, asked them to stamp it as proof that I had spoken to them and thats it... But I think you have other issues... Im not saying you are mental or anything like that... or so lazy to ask the airline themselves... actually.. I forgot what I was going to say... Anyway.. Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thairastawoman Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 No. You will need to show passport to the airline for the purpose of checking your identity. But no immigration officer right? Just check in and board correct? Seems you have a problem with your paper work. I would never ever think about asking in a public forum, whether I need my passport with me or not, when travelling... Fatfather A bit ridiculous, as people who own this forum coud be grass... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 You couldn't make some of these threads up if you tried! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Removed an off-topic post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maejo Man Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Any photo ID will suffice! No need to carry a passport. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiggiCM Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 No. You will need to show passport to the airline for the purpose of checking your identity. Have boarded domestic using only my Thai DL. i use my skipper license what make me 18 years older instead of 51 i ma there 69 years old but no problem for flying, anything with your name and photo is ok for domestic flights, staff anyway dont know all the ID cards what exist worldwide, never use my passport in thailand, stay home in safe, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaurene Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 No. You will need to show passport to the airline for the purpose of checking your identity. But no immigration officer right? Just check in and board correct? You will not go through emigration you will only have your passport checked for ID at checking and you will go though security checks baggage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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