Thai identity card
The Thai identity card (Thai: บัตรประจำตัวประชาชนไทย; Thai pronunciation: [bàt.pràtɕam.tuə.pràtɕʰaː.tɕʰon.tʰaj]; RTGS: bat pracham tua pracha chon thai) is an official identity document issued to Thai nationals between the age of 7 and 70 years. It was first introduced in 1943 when Plaek Phibunsongkram was the Prime Minister. The minimum age was originally 16 years but later lowered to 15 in 1983 and 7 in 2011.
| Thai national identity card (บัตรประจำตัวประชาชนไทย) | |
|---|---|
A sample of obverse of Thai national ID card. (the 5th generation) | |
| Type | Identity card |
| Issued by | Thailand Department Of Provincial Administration, Ministry of the Interior. |
| Valid in | Thailand |
| Eligibility | Thai citizenship |
| Expiration | 8 years (Card does not expire after the holder is older than 70 years old.) |
| Cost | Free or 100 baht in case of lost, damaged card, or changes in personal information |
The card is used for proving the holder's identity and receiving government services. Other private services, such as applying for a mobile phone contract or opening a bank account, also require a production of valid identity card. Failure to produce a card without good reasons can result in up to ฿200 fine.
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