Henryford Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 I am applying for a new British passport early in April at Bangkok. I understand you can keep the old passport for ID purposes (but not international travel). I am thinking of taking a domestic Air Asia flight later in April within Thailand, which will be before i get my new passport. Can i use the old one as ID for my flight, or say my Thai Driving Licence, or can i not travel until i get the new one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinnock Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Old passport should be fine. In theory any official photo ID should be OK for domestic travel, but in practice they expect a Thai ID card for Thai People and a passport for foreigners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarlS Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 You can use any form of official ID for domestic fights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackcab Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Your old passport will be ok. Your old passport is not defaced in any way until the appointment where you collect your new passport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfokevin Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 I always show my Thai ID for domestic flights... That being said I always travel with my passport/visa as hotels require it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 If you have the pink Thai ID card they are very happy with that.Sent from my SM-J701F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mann33bkk Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Used my thai driver licence for domestic flight I January. No problem at all. But ofcause I had my passport with me, because I was travelling out of my province. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazinoz Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 I have used my Thai drivers license several times, no problems. But my gf who is from Myanmar has a Thai drivers license and was refused because the number on it is linked to her official ID which is restricted to Chiang Mai and wasn't allowed to fly unless she had "some" letter to say she was allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomahawk21 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreasyFingers Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Just recently checked this with both Air Asia and Nok on their call centers. Both said a valid passport is needed for ID ( a copy with DL not acceptable). Thai license not acceptable. Up to you to check before you fly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otherstuff1957 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 I flew BKK to Chiang Rai a couple of years ago with just my Thai driver's license. I forgot to pack my passport! ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilotman Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 11 hours ago, KarlS said: You can use any form of official ID for domestic fights Yes, that is until you can't. Always carry a Thai ID or passport. I wouldn't take the risk of pitching up without my passport and risk refusal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sometimewoodworker Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 13 hours ago, Henryford said: Can i use the old one as ID for my flight, or say my Thai Driving Licence, On all my internal AirAsia flights I use my Thai driving licence, never been asked for my passport. however there is nothing on your passport to show that it is not valid so you can use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longcut Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 12 hours ago, GreasyFingers said: Just recently checked this with both Air Asia and Nok on their call centers. Both said a valid passport is needed for ID ( a copy with DL not acceptable). Thai license not acceptable. Up to you to check before you fly. I have used my pink ID card for both of those Airlines. No problem. Sorry, never tried using my driver's license. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henryford Posted March 23, 2019 Author Share Posted March 23, 2019 14 hours ago, GreasyFingers said: Just recently checked this with both Air Asia and Nok on their call centers. Both said a valid passport is needed for ID ( a copy with DL not acceptable). Thai license not acceptable. Up to you to check before you fly. Thanks GF. Despite what some people have said i don't want to risk it. I don't want to book a flight/hotel then find i can not travel. I will wait till my new passport arrives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gk10002000 Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 22 hours ago, blackcab said: Your old passport will be ok. Your old passport is not defaced in any way until the appointment where you collect your new passport. really? When I renewed my US passport (while in the usa) when they mailed back my new passport and the old one, the old one had punched holes in it which indicated it was no longer valid and not to be used any more, even though it had not yet expired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazinoz Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 24 minutes ago, Henryford said: Thanks GF. Despite what some people have said i don't want to risk it. I don't want to book a flight/hotel then find i can not travel. I will wait till my new passport arrives. Why ask for advise then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackcab Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 1 hour ago, gk10002000 said: really? When I renewed my US passport (while in the usa) when they mailed back my new passport and the old one, the old one had punched holes in it which indicated it was no longer valid and not to be used any more, even though it had not yet expired. Really. British citizens in Thailand retain their original passport during the time their application for a new passport is submitted and considered. The old passport is not physically defaced in any way until the appointment when you collect your new passport. At this point your old passport has the corner cut off the cover while you watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henryford Posted March 23, 2019 Author Share Posted March 23, 2019 Just now, Dazinoz said: Why ask for advise then? The advice i got from GF confirmed that i couldn't fly. Which is why i asked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazinoz Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 3 minutes ago, Henryford said: The advice i got from GF confirmed that i couldn't fly. Which is why i asked. Well others including myself said you can. I have only ever used a Thai drivers license for local flights. When my gf wanted to fly we went to Air Asia office and asked. She could not but because of her ID restriction. Best to goto airport or Air Asia office and show them license and ask can I fly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mserror Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 I use my Thai DL as ID for Air Asia and hotels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreasyFingers Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 34 minutes ago, mserror said: I use my Thai DL as ID for Air Asia and hotels. Confusing isn't it. Maybe the counter staff do not care while the call centers say their policy is otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazinoz Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 5 minutes ago, GreasyFingers said: Confusing isn't it. Maybe the counter staff do not care while the call centers say their policy is otherwise. Yes it is like so much is in Thailand. But it's the counter staff (check in and boarding gate) who has the final say if you can fly or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerandDog Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 On 3/22/2019 at 1:59 PM, UglyBug said: I came back to my home in Ban Khok Phetchabun on 9th December 2018 by air from UK ! At Passport Control there was no mention of the 24 hour reporting at your Local Immigration office ? A friend phoned me to tell me as I arrived on Sunday 9th Dec 18 I had time to do it on Monday 10th Why where people not informed of this Law ? Why does going through Passport Control at Suvarnabhumi and presenting your entry card and Yellow Book with your address not count as reporting ? TIT. ???? Not quite correct. The pink foreigner ID card, whilst it can be used in hotels anywhere in Thailand, Air Asia and most airlines will not accept it for domestic travel with a destination outside the province in which it was issued. I've had Air Asia, Lion Air & Nok Air all refuse to accept it for that very reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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