Getting a Yellow Thai Tabien Baan House Registration Book and Pink Foreigner ID Card in Thailand
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- Опубліковано 6 гру 2018
- I finally got my yellow book which is called the Tabian Baan and the Pink Thai ID Card. So what is the Tabian Baan, it's a house registration or Household Reigstration book. As I am not a permanent resident, I get a yellow one. This can be useful in situations when I have to prove I live in Thailand and show proof of address such as for getting my drivers license issued here, registering vehicle purchases, opening a bank account etc.
It's actually a relatively straightforward process if you know what you're doing. Unfortunately I had a fiasco with the condo office switching my middle and last names in the registration of my title for my condo purchase which had me do a lot of extra work to get it done. The American embassy is also possibly one of the worst embassies out here as far as their citizen services so it caused a bit of confusion but when I figured it out, it was pretty straight forward how one can get the translated passport copy which I will cover in detail so you won't have to do as much research as I did.
Lastly the Pink Thai ID card is a national ID card issued to foreigners with your name recorded in Thai and only 60 baht for processing if you request it when getting the yellow Tabien Ban Book. I have heard unlike the drivers license, this ID card will get you into national parks at local prices etc so I have my fingers crossed. This ID card should also no longer give my Bank and Telecom companies excuses for insisting I bring my passport to identify myself as their reasoning to me is that they can't use my driver's license from Thailand although it's issued by Thailand because my name isn't recorded in Thai. Doesn't make sense cause my passport is also in English but now I have something to give them.
I'll update you guys as to how effective and cost saving these documents are as I gain experience using them in lieu of the more expensive documentation such as the address verification letters from the American embassies that cost 50 dollars per each one.
Warren’s Vlog on his process for the Tabien Baan
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I really appreciate your VDO's !!
Everything I've seen from you is packed with valuable, time saving information.
Thank you !
You’re welcome!
Best Vlog on UA-cam about this subject. All correct info and good detail.
Thank you!!!!
Well done Ethan...good to see you got your Thai Tabien Baan House Registration Book
Yes it was long overdue. It’s more a of a relief to have taken care of it so I don’t have to do it again or deal w policy changes after researching it for so long
Hi Ethan. Your informational videos are exemplary. It is precise with locations of recommended services (Thank you for your research), procedures, and time of completion. Glad to see your subscribers are growing. Fu Hua is a good local authentic Chinese venue. Let’s grab some noodles together soon.
Haha thanks for the recommendation John! I love this place now. I’ll let you know next time I go down there :)
Congratulations Ethan ! A very informative vlogg! Definitely a fun day out ! Now you can get a student concession price from now on lol
Thank you so much for helping me out with the process Pat! Don't know what I would have done without you!
I really like your videos, it feels like a journey.
That’s good to hear. Most of my videos have a slower pace than my two most popular ones. A more vlog style. Glad you like them :)
Congrats on your tabienbaan, I know I am always so dreadful to go to ANY government offices of any kind, not that I am afraid of them, but afraid of myself to burst out of the waiting, the mood, the time waiting , the heat, etc.of the process of whatever I am trying to get!
Thank you! Haha... yeah.... The thing that annoys me is not the Thai government offices but them sending me to get something from the American embassies cause what's worst than waiting is waiting two weeks for an appointment than waiting 2 hrs at the US embassy and pay 50 plus dollars for sub par service... Hopefully the Tabien Ban will save me from having to visit that place. I could have saved over 150 bucks on the different address verification letters I've had to get from there if I did this sooner. Btw, invest in a good set of headphones or Nintendo switch if you're into gaming, it'll make the time go by faster. I now understand why Thai people are addicted to their phones lol
I have to confess that I did not watch the entire main part of the video. Instead, I jump straight to part where u were eating.. yeah... the part where we could actually clicked off & say goodbye. You make good food vlog too, the food featured always looked delicious and I'm actually planning a trip to BKK to try them!!
Thank you for the feedback! I try to include food stuff if I can even though I am not a food vlogger cause I want to introduce new places not seen in other vlogs that I think are good :)
Well done. And critical info for me in a near future. Thanks
Just get your middle name recorded after your first on the first name section so you can save the trouble I went through. I may also advise going to the translation office and having someone who knows how to translate your english to Thai give you your name in thai so that when you get the passport certification, it matches your name recorded in the title as they do it in Thai. If you have a work permit by than, it'll be a breeze as you can just have them copy it
@@livetravelasia Great stuff, thanks. One less thing to do: middle name. I don't have one.:)
Very helpful, Thanks!
You’re welcome!
Congratulations 🍾🎉🎊🎈
Thanks buddy! You'll be the last comment I reply to before I head to bed for work tomorrow :)
I was there today, worked like a charm, thank you very much! The team is extremely helpful. I didn't have a work-permit, but brought my condo's title deed. Little did I know that I already had a Thai Name, which was on that document. It seems it's one of the requirements to go through with this, or does anyone else know what to do if you don't have a Thai name / no work-permit / no title deed yet?
When they translate the embassy document they translate your name to Thai. But it should match work permit and title deed. This was the issue I had and I had to go change my name which is a hassle
@@livetravelasia Thanks, I'll pay attention to that. I was planning to pick it up by GRAB BIKE, but maybe I should go in person to let them have a look closely on that.
@@DMCluxury Hello, What Visa do you have to get your Yellow book? I was told can't get unless you have long term visa or work permit like ethan has.
@@guychin6587 I thought the yellow book is simply for foreign house owner, independant of your local status, but i could be wrong. The pink ID needs a valid visa, true. But I could be wrong, lets double check with Ethan.
@@DMCluxury Thanks..I was just wondering what visa you had when you got your yellow book. I have been told I won't be able to get one on a tourist visa..only with long term (work permit, retirement, marriage ). kind of strange that I bought my condo on a tourist visa but can't put my name on house registration with one. Oh well.
All done, got my yellow Tabien Baan and the pink ID. Maybe you can make a video about what uses the pink id has. I was able to get into clubs free already where previously I had to buy a bottle or door fee as foreigner. I also heard some people opened a bank account with it. Thanks for your video, made everything much easier!
Haha you got more use out of it than me? which clubs btw? But yeah I don't have to deal with carrying my passport to anywhere now. I use it for the bank and utilities. I like the look on their faces when they are like "do you have your passport?" cause who the hell carries their original passport around everywhere right? than I just show them my pink card and they are like "oh"
oh and I used it to get lower pricing at the hospital? I haven't had issues yet but the private hospital said I'd get lower pricing if I have a work permit when I was registering myself and when I furnished them a copy of my tabien ban and the id card they said I didn't need to show my work permit and they copied it to keep it on file... Will report later if it seems cheaper? idk cause I haven't been seriously sick enough to use a hospital yet
LIVE TRAVEL ASIA , I was able to use it in ThongLor , got free entry at Demo / BarBarBar where previously I had to pay on weekends. Will try Route 66 next, let’s go together 🙌🏻
@@livetravelasia awesome, looking forward to the update!
always great .if you could you might say some layers places that can do all that for you.other then the photos. and how much that would cost. thank you for your wonderful work.
The prices vary but if someone does it for you, you’re looking at around 150 baht for what costs about a tenth of that price if you did it yourself. Prices range a lot as this is a service they know you need done usually on a short notice and at 150 baht it’s not that absurd of a price so you’ll pay. I’ve seen it as high as 250 baht
Thanks! I didn't pay anything to get my Yellow House Registration Book and Pink Thai ID card. Only using my passport. It is totally free.
Great
How to get it free please? Thank you
1. Same street Translation plus much cheaper and takes about 2-3 hours.
2. MRT Klong Toey - MFA filial right inside the station 200baht 2 working days
Wow that sounds great. Thank you for the information!
Much love hope to be there soon best country on earth
Thank you so much for the comment! Wish you the best!
Thank you so much for your informative and great vdo. But I have a question, after getting pink id card. Do we still need to apply for the Thai visa to entering to Thailand?
Yes. The pink ID card honestly is just for identification purposes but doesn't impact your legal status. We still have to even do the 90 day report. Seems quite redundant given that this registers my home address but they need to confirm where I am living every 90 days but I honestly don't expect things to make sense here lol. But now opening bank accounts getting a drivers license etc, you don't have to have an address verification letter from the embassy and I've heard that it gets you local price access at state parks
Any idea where the District Office for Thonglor is? I found a Watthana Registration Office in Google, in Sukhumvit 55, maybe that one? Thanks!
Sorry... I am in Huai Khwang but your condo juristic office should be able to point you in the right direction
LIVE TRAVEL ASIA ThongLor Office needs long term visa proof (APEC not accepted) or work permit, two witnesses instead of one, plus the rest mentioned in the video. Located at Liberty Building at the basement, in the car park. Maybe this will help some other viewers, will update after got news.
Just got my tabian baan here in samui you have to go to multiple offices definitely not as easy as Bangkok took a week for the book and then another 5 days of waiting for id card
Haha I think u had it easier than me than
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very good video .Keep up the good work. I am going to Bangkok on January 13 for 8 days . I think I will do a airbnb instead of the hotel . Which location in Bangkok is the most convenient to stay ?? any tips ?? thank you.I was thinking close to Nana or Asok station ....
People usually like Asok but lately I've been gravitating toward the more upcoming areas near china town and such with the new trendy areas near yaowarat road and icon siam etc being nice places to go to. But you can't go wrong w Asok as the MRT and BTS stations merge there. Nana is a bit grungy but I hear the hotels are cheaper and it's a decent compromise if budget is more of your concern but be aware that you'll be walking back to your hotel most likely being solicited by ladies in the evening... that might be a minus or plus for you haha
Am from India, do I need to go to the Indian passport certified by the embasssy first? Or can I go to the Transalation center directly with my passports?
Hi could you explain if the pink card is an easier form of documentation for the purchase of a car in Thailand for foreigners instead of a passport with a tourist Visa?
Could you also do a video of a Vehicle purchase for foreigners and loans if applicable
The Pink card is a certainly more paperwork to get if you're just on a tourist visa. I'd only recommend it if you own a condo as I do. As for documentation to purchase a car without the pink card, I am not the best to do a video on it as I haven't done it that way myself but it just requires you to go to the embassy and get documentation in lieu of the pink card the last time I checked. I'd also recommend you get a thai driver's license which is very easy to get and in the playlist I linked after "helpful information". You can also find the playlist towards the bottom of my channel page for reference in the future
LIVE TRAVEL ASIA I have already got a driving licence. Apparently it is not a requirement to have one when purchasing a car. Would love to see a video of the documentation for tourist looking to purchase a car in Thailand
Price has gone up by 100 baht, to 1,515 baht.
Just went there a couple hours ago.
Thanks for the update!
Hi Ethan, Could you provide a copy (blank out your details) of the letter you got certifying your passport. Thanks
Sorry I don’t have it but it would be irrelevant as it’s different for each embassy. All the embassies should know what it is. Just ask for the letter for the drivers license
What device do you use to capture all your vlogs if you don't mind me asking? They look great.
I actually list everything but most of it is shot on my a7sii. I usually use a baits 25mm but you’ll also see me use some manual 50mms
Duh should have read the description. Thanks.
You're welcome :)
Can you get one on a tourist visa or 30 day stamp? Work 30 days on/off offshore living in Thailand every other month???
People have tried that and after about 3 times, they get questioned by immigration or worst sent back. The 30 day wasn't designed for that. It would be safer and more convenient to do it with the 60 day tourist visa. You'd also get a warning at the embassy before heading to thailand as well
I am a bit confused about the procedure. You first mentioned about having your passport translated at an official translation agency and have them arranged for it to be certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs . Then you mentioned about having your passport certified by your own embassy (and suggested that it may be better to have it done through the translation agency). Are the two certifications (by the agency and by the embassy) actually refer to the same thing or they are separate?
They are not. I understand the confusion cause I was confused too. You get a certified copy from your embassy that you need translated by an agency and the translated copy certified by the ministry. I was saying if this sounds confusing go to the translation agency and they can advise you about the whole process
@@livetravelasiaThanks for the clarification. I get the idea now.
Wish u the best :)
Hi Ethan. I'm curious what happened to your Thai condo? You live in Korea now
Stay tuned :)
I appreciate your VDO's a lot. However I am a bit confused, what is the difference between the Yellow book and the Blue book. First you said the Blue book will only be for Thai residence, which you also said you are not. However you did receive both Yellow as well as the Blue book. Could you please explain? Thanks!
Yes the only legal book for foreigners is yellow book but the blue book is what I got when I purchased the condo. It doesn’t have my info in it but I keep it with the title so when I do sell it I can transfer it to a thai person. I guess they assume thai people will be buying condos so they give you the blue book in the beginning and you just end up getting a yellow one as a foreigner but you still need to hold onto the blue one so you can sell it later. If I was thai they wouldn’t issue me a yellow one but instead record me on the blue book. Hope this clears it up. It confused me too
Thanks a lot. This makes it clear!
You're welcome :) Glad I could help
Hi Ethan, I'd like to get a yellow tabien baan as I purchased a condo in Bangkok too. I'm single and I have a Apec card. Do you think if I'm entitled to obtain a yellow tabien baan as well? I will travel to Thailand in the next year for about 18 days. I'm not sure if I could get it before I leave Thailand. Thank you.
You could try? Can’t guarantee timeline or experiences when dealing w government there
What is your position in Bkk? What work I mean? I'm always interested to know what people are up to, having only taught Geography
lol more interesting than teaching english
@@livetravelasia no way! Did it at 22....never again
Could you please clarify how you applied and received your driver license and purchased your motorcycle prior to getting Thai Tabien Baan? Thank you.
I linked it at the end of the videos under the helpful information playlist. You can also go to my main channel page and scroll down near the bottom you'll see a helpful information playlist and the guides to getting a drivers license are the first two videos. The first is if you already have an unexpired driver's license from back home and the second is to do the test without one
@@livetravelasia great! thx a million!
You're welcome! Btw the license now requires you to go in the morning and watch a video so go when the doors open around 9 and not in the afternoon as I did. new policy
@@livetravelasia Oh! Much appreciated for the update! Think for now (some time next year) to apply for the Tabien Baan & Pink ID card first. Thanks again!
How to check online Thai pink id card number?
Can I carry this Thai ID as replacement to my passport when walking on the streets of Bangkok?
Technically yes but id still keep the copy of the passport as some people are ignorant to the rules or just don’t want to deal w it. Even before this Id I would just carry a copy and my Thai drivers license. Even domestic travel by air and the only issues I’ve had were w the the motorcycle rental places who always want to hold onto your passport as collateral but most main stream rentals would just hold onto my drivers license
@@livetravelasia if you have a thai driving license, that means you have a right to vote because a driving license is equal to ID card.
@@livetravelasia wow you have Thai driver license too... This must be your home now.. I love to retire in Bangkok.. Thanks for interesting clip..
It sort of is. You can find a guide to getting it in my helpful information guide
Hmmm at least the banks and telecom companies don't think so because they say it's not written in thai they still insist on a national ID card or passport. I'll see if they accept the pink one
After getting my passport certified, I went to the Department of Consular Affairs on Chaengwattana Road and they charged 300 baht. I did need to wait about 3 hours though.
Oh yeah, and welcome to the club! I'll teach you the secret handshake next time we meet up - lol
I guess they raised the fee or created the express and regular processing categories to average out to 300 since you did it than. 3 hrs doesn’t seem bad but I’d still pay 500 to not have to go there or wait haha
And yes you gotta lemme Me in on the handshake!!!
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Wow thanks for the update!
I think the pink ID card won't work for the national park entry fee. Every adult thai knows the genuine card for the thai citizen is in light blue one. There 're also several of card types of thailand resident , some is for the hill tribal people (I don't know how it's like). When the gate officer verifying your card , they may not immediately grant for thai rate. Either consult with their superior or just don't care and charging you as usual of foreigner rate provided that you keep speaking english just like when you were in Baan Chiang museum, Udon thani.
Lol yeah idk either. Who knows. I’ve only heard from forums. I’ll report what happens. Back in the days a drivers license was enough to prove that you live here and pay taxes and shouldn’t be charged a tourist rate, maybe in the future it won’t matter at all and they just insist on charging based on where you are born lol
Well. I think their change foreigner base on origin later than the tax u been paying as u knew many Thai they don't even know what tax is?
Can u tel me how did you got ur work visa ?
I decided to work and my work did the rest... not sure how else I can explain this
LIVE TRAVEL ASIA good ...love your videos I live near to you I think supalai next to bts petech Buri road.. hope to meet you someday keep the good work..
Brub Can you help me for two witness to obtain Pink Card. Its Urgent
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Thank you!!
Can I get My Yellow Tabien on a Tourist visa ?
Theoretically it should be possible if you own a home which I bought on a tourist visa
Thanks For the informative Info. It seems I can't get the Tabain Baan on a Tourist Visa. The US embassy next appoint is available in 2 weeks plus the wait time for the Thai Govt processing time...next time. I live just around the block from the land office in Huai Khwang and will try to get my Thai drivers license for now. I bought my condo 11 years when the Huai Kwang/Rama 9 was not that developed yet. I go to Central Rama 9 most of the time. Buy you coffee when you are free.
Can you give me details of where this office is
Google maps will point you in the right direction but in the local streets behind MRT Huai Khwang
Is there a link
Make one for the people renting the property rather than owning it.
Never stated there are any assurances with immigration. There are never assurances w immigration but having a yellow book does show proof of address there and as far as I’ve been informed by the immigration officer it helps. He may be wrong but I certainly can’t see how it would hurt. I personally haven’t rented a property long term nor do I plan on doing so. I won’t be making videos on anything I haven’t had first hand experience on
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Thais, they don't have middle names, only first and surename( family name) and certainly nickname.
I'm always skeptic of the word "nickname" we thais use for translation. I don't think the original meaning match to our thai way of using ชื่อเล่น. Could it be any other closer word in english ? whenever I introduce myself in english in ชื่อเล่น ,I say " name at home among my family" I don't say nickname.
Yes even in Korea we don’t have a middle name so I changed my Korean name to middle name when I was getting my citizenship in the states. But what’s interesting is that in America they don’t require middle names to even be put on documentation as its optional. In thailand they don’t have a middle name system but they have far more rules about putting it on. And because there is no middle name sections it’s confusing because forms will only have a spot for first name but they will insist on your middle name going there and it a particular order... so even Thais, unless they are a government official do not know where to record the middle name... in the last name section or first name section... This causes a lot of confusion and issues