pete66 Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 If I get a bus from ekkamai station to pattaya in daytime, what are chances of police stopping the bus to check documents? I have a Thai driving licence I carry with me all times. I really don't like taking my passport unless really necessary. I lost it once in a taxi, led to three months of total horror. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 1 hour ago, pete66 said: what are chances of police stopping the bus to check documents? I would think quite low. 1 hour ago, pete66 said: I really don't like taking my passport Best to take it if going any distance/time away from home/base....as sometimes they wont let you go get it and "someone" will have to bring it to where ever they are holding you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaoboi Bebobp Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Also, you will need a passport to check into a hotel so they can report you online to immigration. Used to be you could use the driver's licence, but some recent experiences prove that licences are no longer acceptable. And banks and currency exchanges require a passport. I always take mine with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamyai3 Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 On 6/25/2019 at 2:30 PM, pete66 said: If I get a bus from ekkamai station to pattaya in daytime, what are chances of police stopping the bus to check documents? Practically zero. Though some years ago police would periodically check passengers disembarking at ekammai, not sure if this happens in recent times as I get off higher up Sukhumvit. If you're staying in a hotel in Pattaya, you'll need your passport to check in these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 On 6/25/2019 at 2:30 PM, pete66 said: I lost it once in a taxi, led to three months of total horror. In what safe place do you keep it now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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