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No one has ever suggested I change my old tax number to my Citizen's ID number, but I noticed this year (when I submitted my tax return) that they added a prefix to the old number to make it 13 digits. I asked if I need to change my Tax ID card but they said "no need" so I haven't bothered. This is Thailand, after all.
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On 5/15/2017 at 8:15 AM, onthemoon said:
I'm pretty sure they will want to see it - I would suggest to bring it along just in case.
As it turned out, they asked for nothing, but I took it just in case. I'm sure it varies from area to area.
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Could someone remind me if I need to show my tabien baan when I renew my Alien's Book at the local police station? I don't have any recollection of documents requested last time.
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For the record, then, if you renew your PR book and also need a new endorsement plus multiple re-entry, you need to take your tabien baan and 6 photos in addition to passport, PR and Alien's book. They photocopy the tabien baan and give it back, but keep the other books. You go back to get the new PR book and stamps after 4 working days, either early morning or early afternoon, because it takes a while. They don't return the old PR book. The new book now costs 1,900 baht, so total cost is 7,600 baht.
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Yes, last time I went in they told me "several days" but pointed out I still had space enough for one endorsement and about 4 stamps in the old book, so I didn't bother renewing it.
Anyone know if they keep your passport during that time?
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How long does it take to renew the PR book? I need a new book plus new endorsement and non-quota visa. Presumably I can do all of it in a day if I don't go too late?
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Thailand Post wouldn't accept my pink card for sending an EMS mail today. The notice on the counter says it must be the original passport (for foreigners) and says it is mandated by the Narcotics Control Act. It applies to registered domestic mail too.
I'd be interested to see the relevant article in the Narcotics Control Act.
In the meantime, I suggest you tell the guy at the post office that he should call the Khet or Amphur that issued the card, so that they can confirm to him that it is a valid form of ID in Thailand.
The actual wording of the notice is pretty vague: "According to the notification of the Prime Minister's Office about Narcotics Control Act B.E. 1976..." So the main message is that this is coming from the PM's office.
I cannot find anything in that notification that says that foreigners must use their passport: http://www.thailawforum.com/database1/Narcotics-Act-part3.html
Either I missed it or your friendly neighbourhood postman just made that up. Or, of course, the translation is wrong.
Well, I went into the same post office today, different counter, and the lady said pink card was fine.
Here's the notice, if you want to check the Thai version.
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Thailand Post wouldn't accept my pink card for sending an EMS mail today. The notice on the counter says it must be the original passport (for foreigners) and says it is mandated by the Narcotics Control Act. It applies to registered domestic mail too.
I'd be interested to see the relevant article in the Narcotics Control Act.
In the meantime, I suggest you tell the guy at the post office that he should call the Khet or Amphur that issued the card, so that they can confirm to him that it is a valid form of ID in Thailand.
The actual wording of the notice is pretty vague: "According to the notification of the Prime Minister's Office about Narcotics Control Act B.E. 1976..." So the main message is that this is coming from the PM's office.
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If I remember correctly, at the time I got my PR I would have had to wait 5 years to apply for citizenship, but I retired just before I reached the 5 years. I can't say I was ever very interested in citizenship, though.
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Thailand Post wouldn't accept my pink card for sending an EMS mail today. The notice on the counter says it must be the original passport (for foreigners) and says it is mandated by the Narcotics Control Act. It applies to registered domestic mail too.
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I tried to use my pink card when buying foreign currency at Superrich today but they insisted on a passport (since I was giving them baht). Perhaps this is just because they want to make sure I am a bona fide traveller before they sell me foreign currency.
Has anyone tried registering a mobile SIM with the pink card? At 7-11 they just stick a Thai ID card in their Electronic Purse gadget to register a SIM, so presumably the pink card would work too.
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I think in future when I travel upcountry I'll be taking the pink card (incidentally, the officials at the district office call it "the Pink Card") and a photocopy of passport details and entry stamp.
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I don't know how opening a bank account with the pink card would work since our name is not printed in English. Surely it would mean that Thai would be the primary language of the account and they would need some other document to get the English spelling? In my case, Immigration got the Thai spelling of my name wrong on the Residence Book, so it doesn't correctly reflect the English spelling (i.e. "Cameraka").
I've had mixed results checking into hotels with a driving licence. Often, they have a specific registration form for Thai or foreign guests, and so they prefer a passport for foreigners. Even with a passport I get asked about a visa or "Where is your white Immigration card?"
Yes, the bank account that I opened with the pink ID card shows my name in Thai.
You won't have problems checking in at hotels if you use the pink ID card instead of your PP without TM card, or your driver's licence.
If you book through Agoda etc do you type your info in Thai?
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I don't know how opening a bank account with the pink card would work since our name is not printed in English. Surely it would mean that Thai would be the primary language of the account and they would need some other document to get the English spelling? In my case, Immigration got the Thai spelling of my name wrong on the Residence Book, so it doesn't correctly reflect the English spelling (i.e. "Cameraka").
I've had mixed results checking into hotels with a driving licence. Often, they have a specific registration form for Thai or foreign guests, and so they prefer a passport for foreigners. Even with a passport I get asked about a visa or "Where is your white Immigration card?"
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I got my pink card in Bangkok recently. No PR status line. Took about half an hour.
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I was referring to what I am told verbally when I show them my red Alien's Book and tell them (in good Thai) that I have been in Thailand for decades. From reports from other members, it seems you have a better chance of a discount if you are with your Thai family rather than visiting solo.
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Now next thing is to test what happens in any "tourist price attraction" when presenting the card
That should be interesting. Even with an Alien's Book I usually get told, "Discount for Thai citizens only!"
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Right. I have been asked for my passport near the Burmese border, and then on one occasion they asked why there was no visa. I tried to explain I had an Aliens Book, but not with me, but they just didn't get it. Anyway, they could see my last entry stamp, so they moved on to hassling the Burmese on the bus.
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Yes, 8 and then 10.
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But maybe the citizen's number beginning with "8" makes the PR status obvious to the police.
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however, the back of the card states that you cannot leave your "area" unless you have an alien certificate [meaning permanent residence status] or unless you have written permission
Ack! If I had the card I think I'd be reluctant to show it at one of those military checkpoints near the border in Tak or Chiang Rai without my Alien's Book to back it up. Printing "Permanent Resident" on the card would seem to solve the problem. And now they have gone and changed it!
I thought the whole point of the card was to stop everyone from having to carry the red book or the documents the migrant labourers carry.
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Great! So you need to make an appointment before turning up?
Will they accept the one-page extract from the tabien baan or does it need to be a copy of the real thing?
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OK, so Google Maps has it right, and National Stadium is the nearest station.
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Isn't Khet Pathumwan on the corner of Soi Chula 5 and 34? A longish walk from Hualamphong MRT?
Camerata's Guide To The Permanent Residence Process
in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
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My social security number also begins with a 6. I guess it never occurred to me that it could/should be the Citizen's ID number. I suppose I ought to ask about changing it.