Carrying ID in Thailand
Visa Teaser Question
I have been recently stopped in Pattaya by the Traffic police whilst driving my motorbike and I have been fined because I did not have a copy of my passport on my person is this correct?
Visa Teaser Answer
Yes this is correct -
Like most countries Thailand law is that a foreigner should carry at least a copy of their passport showing the details page and your latest entry visa stamp and the white departure card that is placed in your passport when you enter Thailand.
It can be for your own safety. Also I always advise having a copy of your passport because if the eventuality arose were you lost your original passport it will save you a lot of heartache at your embassy when applying for a new passport.
Call in at one of my offices and for a small fee we can produce a credit card sized laminated copy of your passport which you can carry with you at all times with ease.
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