buckieonsoi4 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 I have been asked to obtain a Thai Identity card which is a new development for Farangs that live here for long periods of time. Is there any benefit to me in any way to obtaining this card, and if so what is the benefit? Is there any negative reasons in regard to obtaining the card. I understand that by obtaining a Identity card my name will be added to the YELLOW CARD for my residence ? I am thinking this would be a negative for the property owner whatdoyathink? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinga Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Help yourself and do some research on this site (the topic has been canvassed ad nauseam) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomerangutang Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 I have a Thai drivers license which is v. convenient for many things - particularly in lieu of carrying around my passport. This is the 1st I've heard of a Thai ID card. More details, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upnotover Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomerangutang Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 I just read the 2nd paragraph of the OP. The yellow 'tabian ban' house registration for farang, always has a Thai name behind it, as far as I know. It works ok for me, but not every time. I've had some resistance from Thai bureaucrats and have had arguments with them - which I usually win, when they back down and see what's fair. Thai bureaucracy is quite subjective. Rules are made by higher-ups, but its often up to the bureaucrat sitting across from you, to administer them however he/she sees fit. Often that's predicated on the person they're dealing with - their appearance, demeanor, whether they're with a respectable-looking Thai person. I much prefer an objective fair-minded administering of rules, ....but I choose to reside in Thailand, so I have to try and go with the flow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pib Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 OP, Who asked you to get the Pink ID Card? Would be very surprised if anyone in the govt asked you. Maybe some friend/family member just mentioned the subject. You also need to get a Yellow Book before you can get the ID card....a Yellow Book comes with your name in it.. I know you mentioned Yellow "Card"...don't know if you meant Yellow Book or some other yellow document. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterw42 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 As others have said, the first step to getting a pink ID is getting a yellow book from local amhper. Each ampher has differing requirements. If you own a condo the yellow book is straight forward as you already have a blue book. If you are not the owner you need the person with the blue book to ok a yellow book. lots of other threads on here about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 No need for another topic about the ID. The discussion can continue in the topic a link was posted for earlier. http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/898085-id-card-for-farangs/#comment-10464939 This topic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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