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What is the validity period of the pink ID card in Thailand for foreigners?

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Apr 13, 2023
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Michael ********
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PINK ID CARDS

This came about in another thread yesterday where someone has been issued a pink card for life mine is for 10 years which i thought was the norm. Just wondering other people who have pink cards how long are the valid for.

For thise that dont read it, second card right hand side says for life.
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The pink ID card issued to foreigners in Thailand typically has a validity period of 10 years for those under 60 years of age. However, foreigners aged 60 and above receive a card that is valid for life. This consensus among expats indicates that the age of the applicant plays a significant role in determining the card's duration. Additionally, the pink ID card does not offer significant advantages and is often regarded as less useful compared to a Thai citizen's ID card.
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Stew *********
Mine is for lifetime
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Robert *******
What is the benefits of the pink ID card ?
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Nanthakumar ***********
It is valid for 10 years only
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Nanthakumar ***********
And i am below 60 years.
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Matthew ********
Yes, over 60's get for life.

Interestingly it is a poor substitute for a Thai's one as it has no barcode on it. Cannot be used to obtain a store/loyalty card for example.
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Durrant ********
I just recieved my pink card and its 1 time for life
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Michael ********
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 over 60 years of age then
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@Michael *******
 correct
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Judy *******
It depends on your age when you get it
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Nick **********
According to Thai law, this identity card is valid for 10 years, but if that exceeds your 70th birthday, then it is for life.

--> Meaning that from the moment you are 60 and apply for a new one, it will be for life.

Different wording but same result. But the first wording is the correct legal wording. As strange as it may seem, there is logic in it. As it is universally applied regardless the years of validity of the type of identity card : any identity card which exceeds your 70th birthday must never be renewed.
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Colin *********
From another post that I just read mentioning this, if you're under 60 years old, it's valid for 10 years. If you're 60 or older when applying, it's valid for life.
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Michael ********
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Well from what i can tell seems to be if you have white highlights in your hair they give it for life, all others get 10 years 5555
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Khine *****
Mine 10 years too.
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Cliff ************
Mine is for life...61 when received 1 year ago
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Thomas ************
Is it good to have one what does it do
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@Thomas ***********
 It can be a real PITA to get depending on location, doesn't do much, you won't miss it
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Thomas ************
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 Mahalo I not need I agree
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John **********
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 it's just an ID card. Driving licence works just fine.
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Thomas ************
@John *********
 Mahalo John I been living here 8 years never thought of getting one
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Angela *****
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 Why?
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Kim *********
@Angela ****
 why what? he is asking a question...
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Angela *****
@Kim ********
 Oh I am so sincerely sorry Mr Nielsen, I must have read Mr Somermeier's wording way too fast.

What I meant was what are the advantages of having a pink id card?
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Frankie ********
If you are foreigner with a pink card and married to a Thai are your children automatically citizenship of Thailand or not? According to regulations:

Furthermore, if your spouse transitions, dies, are you required to sell the property immediately or etc? I believe the property including land must be registered by a Thai citizen only.
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Any land can be transferred to your children but I believe that they have to be aged at least 15 to have the right to own land (as Thai citizens).
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Of course, children are automatically Thai.
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Thai *************
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 a child born to a Thai citizen is automatically a Thai citizen whether born in or outside of Thailand. Holding the pink ID card has no bearing on this
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Brandon ************
@Frankie *******
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Jeffrey ************
Mine is for life..
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Wayne *********
Mine says for life
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Tim ***********
I got for life
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Les ********
It might have something to do with your age. I’m 75 and my card is good for the rest of my life. They might be thinking that I won’t be around in another 10 years.
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Wayne *********
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 i got mine at 62 and its for life, hope they dont consider 10 years of life left 🙂
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Khoo *********
Mine 10 years as well
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DK *****
How do you get one? Can you get it with a retirement visa? or Non-O spouse?
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