Popular Post PaulHamon Posted July 30, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 30, 2014 Prachuap Khiri Khan just got very uninviting. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thhMan Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 What an imbecilic rule. People are going to get hurt! Whats next? We need to publicly display our ATM code? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostmebike Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Not good for the tourists who want to rent bikes neither. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bapak Posted July 30, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 30, 2014 Like to hear this from the Immigration Boss.. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 actually the most important part about registering when out of province seams to have been overlooked ..have they realised something? I think they were only asked about the IDs and this is the answer to that question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brewsterbudgen Posted July 30, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 30, 2014 Like to hear this from the Immigration Boss.. Yes, great publicity & great headlines: "Thailand makes passport theft much easier". 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muratremix Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 The reason behind this is that Immigration needs to keep track of overstayers and foreign criminals who may be staying illegally in the country. O rly?? Whats the percentage of foreign criminals to Thai criminals here in Thailand? Whats the percentage of foreign criminals to non criminal farangs here in Thailand? Un-f-beliveable! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazykopite Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 The motor bike and car hire shops will be loosing business big time as most of them insist on the renter leaving there passport with them , in 8 years the only time that I was asked to show it was when two immigration officers came to the house they were checking the area for Burmese workers ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ubonjoe Posted July 30, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 30, 2014 Not good for the tourists who want to rent bikes neither. Why? If you mean handing over your passport to them in order to rent a bike that would be a foolish thing to do. There have been lots of news about never doing it. Just give them a copy and that is it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ukrules Posted July 30, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 30, 2014 (edited) I will never carry my passport with me at all times. Alien says NO Edited July 30, 2014 by ukrules 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paz Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Not good for the tourists who want to rent bikes neither. Tourists that leave their passports to rent bikes are making a big mistake in first place. Check "MH370 stolen passports". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post phirho Posted July 30, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 30, 2014 It is only the Passport that tells anybody if you are legally in the country, no other ID card tells whether you have a Visa or have done you 90 day reporting No, the only way to see if you are here legally is to check your name/passport number against the immigration database and see if the person on the photo from the database is actually you. Even the original passport by itself doesn't prove anything because stamps/visas can be easily faked, passport can be stolen and picture replaced etc. Thus, this entire regulation is meaningless in the 21st century. Either the cops have online access to the immigration database (and then simply knowing your passport number is sufficient) or not (in which case criminals will happily continue using fake passports and the only people who will suffer are genuine tourists) 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iancnx Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Absolute unreasonable nonsense! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post khunpa Posted July 30, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 30, 2014 What an imbecilic rule. People are going to get hurt! Whats next? We need to publicly display our ATM code? No, the next thing will be that you need to leave the country and give back the condo you purchased. Foreigners are not welcome here! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iancnx Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 I will never carry my passport with me at all times. +1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lostworld2016 Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 It just isn't realistic or practical for many of us. I've been working here for 21 years and if I had been keeping it with me all this time it would bound to have either been lost, stolen or damaged at some point. Plus stress of that happening or forgetting it. I thought there was a policy of presenting it when asked in a reasonable amount of time such as 24 hours. Guess not. Agreed. The UK, even with its disgraceful passport non-service, insists we keep our old doc until the new one turns up, for the very reason that carrying the original is compulsory (at least in HH). But I've been here almost as long as you and I've never been asked for ID anywhere in Thailand. One thing I have not seen elsewhere - sorry if others have covered it - Thais don't really get the concept of not wandering around with ID since they have to carry theirs at all times. I reckon a lot of this protracted 'problem' is simply that disconnect - that we farang should do just like them. Thais will NOT get away with a photocopy of their ID (now someone will tell me I'm wrong....). What about the thousand times my passport has been several days at an embassy getting a visa? Would I be in clink till I get my passport back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lust Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Everyone I work with must keep their passports in the safe at work lol.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizztraveller Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 So .... those criminals who steal passports and sell them on will know for certain that EVERY tourist and expat will definitely be carrying a passport. I reckon muggings and pickpocketing will skyrocket - these passports are worth a fortune. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuddy Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 It all looks like a challenge! I don't know who is challenging who but it is happening. The boss of Hua Hin must have caused yesterdays instruction to occur and here he is on today. Why? Whats the challenge? Maybe we should ask the Good General Prayuth. Life goes on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotx Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 (edited) I reckon I'm going to breach this rule then and pay up the 2k when caught. Replacing the passport with all it's stamps if it's stolen is a far larger risk. Me too. The only time I had to replace a passport before expiration date (years ago, in another country) was when I got caught in the rain and passport got so wet, it was worthless. I'd rather pay the fine if caught. Edited July 30, 2014 by dotx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gifford Posted July 30, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 30, 2014 I like to ride my bike in just a thong. Am I required to keep my passport clenched between my butt cheeks? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regyai Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Why is it always the Thai way to dream up a solution announce it then with ref to the tsunami of queries and angst 'clarify' it Can they never think it though first Or failing that dont pharmacies have any balm for jerking knees? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandrew33 Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 This is the way it is supposed to be. the police have the right to ask to see your passport anytime they want. Now granted most of the time just your Thai drivers license is good enough, but there are times when they will ask for it and you are supposed to keep it with you at all times. I think everyone grasps that. The issue is it's impractical and potentially a gold mine for cops. Most countries have similar laws but don't enforce them. Hua Hin came out yesterday and said they will enforce and clarified today. It's absurdly impractical when a photocopy can provide all the required information ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Wait until they start random inspections in Nana and all other foreign hangouts........... This is going to be a nice little earner and a real pain. Mines staying in the office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilocos Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Can the police jail you if they catch you not carrying passport. I had this problem in Shizuoka city, Japan. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post khunpa Posted July 30, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 30, 2014 I am in Hua Hin and just went to 7-eleven, without my passport... Scaaaarrrryyyyyy! :-) 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprq Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 It just isn't realistic or practical for many of us. I've been working here for 21 years and if I had been keeping it with me all this time it would bound to have either been lost, stolen or damaged at some point. Plus stress of that happening or forgetting it. I thought there was a policy of presenting it when asked in a reasonable amount of time such as 24 hours. Guess not. I think you'll find the latter is the case, with the vast majority of cops. Only the most literal followers of the law will enforce this requirement, as in the past. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunray69 Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 (edited) In every country the rule is the same but who is really going to the beach with his passport and which country is really enforcing this to a fine? How much worth a stolen passport for criminals and have you an idea of the hassles in case a tourist loses his passport? Which tourist really want to lose his passport in Thailand? I hope the police force will be flexible with this rule (as all countries are) especially regarding the fine or is this measure to extort the tourists money ? By the way is extortion not criminal offence? You, who make the rules should put yourself at the position of legit tourists and not treat them as criminals at first... We see that Big Generals are in power... What s the next measure? Edited July 30, 2014 by sunray69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanomsugar Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 It's really getting worse everyday. I guess many expats will be leaving Thailand soon. And good luck for the increase in tourist arrivals, Thailand! You are digging your own grave. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ianatlarge Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Totally insane. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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