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You are here: Home / Thailand Living / The Tabien Baan (Yellow Book) Guide for Expats in Thailand

The Tabien Baan (Yellow Book) Guide for Expats in Thailand

A Tabien Baan is a house document, which translates literally as ‘House Registration' in Thai. The type of document relevant to foreign nationals is the yellow book Tabien Baan (ท.ร.13, Thor Ror 13).

This house registration book contains the details of all foreign nationals registered as living at the address (as their primary residence).

The Tabien Baan doesn't prove ownership of the property, only residence.

This yellow book differs from the standard blue book issued to Thai nationals (the ท.ร.14, Thor Ror 14). A foreigner can't be listed in a blue book, but you can apply for a yellow book to prove where you reside.

The Tabien Baan is used in Thailand for address verification, and is also a voter's roll used to identify those eligible to vote in elections.

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Why Do Expats Need a Tabien Baan?

Not everyone does need one. In fact, many people live here for years and never need one. However, it reduces the paperwork when applying for a driving license or buying a car, because you won't need a residence certificate for proof of residence. Some types of bank account may require you to provide a Tabien Baan.

Depending on the requirements for the service you are dealing with, you may be able to avoid the need for a Tabien Baan by going to your embassy and getting a stamped letter to prove your residency. Doing this as a one off isn't a big deal, but doing so multiple times will become a hassle.

Getting your yellow house book is also the pathway to obtaining the Pink ID Card, which is an ID card for foreign nationals. More on that another time.

In summary, the benefit of the house registration book is hassle-free address verification.

What Details are Contained in the Tabien Baan?

The yellow book is written in Thai and contains details about the property. The first page contains the address and type of property (house or condo). Flip the page over and you'll see the name, nationality, date of birth and ID number of the house owner/master.

The proceeding pages of the book list the details of all other non-Thai residents residing at the property (that's you).

How Do I Get a Tabien Baan?

When you buy a property in Thailand, you are given a Tabien Baan as part of the property transfer process. However, by default this is usually a blue Tabien Baan and not the yellow one a foreigner requires. You can exchange this, though, at a local district office.

It's actually a good idea when buying a property to request the correct Tabien Baan prior to the transfer, so that you don't have to mess about with applying for one.

Outside of buying a property, you can apply for your yellow house registration book at a local amphur (district office).

As is par for the course, you may find slightly different requirements between district offices, but below are the standard requirements:

Required Documents

Please note that you will need a ‘house master' to approve your application to be listed at the property. This will be the owner of the house, or your landlord. If you live rurally, perhaps with your Thai partner, you may also need approval from the head of the village (the Phu Yai Baan).

Unless you're a long-term renter and have a good relationship with your landlord, don't be surprised if your landlord refuses your request for a Tabien Baan. Generally speaking, most expats with the yellow house book got it issued off the back of their partner's family home.

  • A current passport (containing your visa entry stamp)*
  • Two passport size photos
  • Your work permit (if you have one)
  • Your marriage certificate
  • The ID card of your Thai spouse
  • The house master's blue book (Tabien Baan). Or your lease agreement coupled with a copy of your landlord’s ID card and his/her Tabien Baan
  • Two witnesses of Thai nationality and over the age of 20. They will need their ID cards with them.

You will need original copies and photocopies of your documents.

* My understanding is that the yellow Tabien Baan book is for expats on long stay visas (O, OA, OX, Elite, B, etc) and not for tourist visas or those entering on an exemption stamp. However, don't quote me on that as I'm sure someone will arrive in the comments and say they've gotten one on a tourist visa.

Processing Times

Again, this is office dependent, but most district offices can issue a Tabien Baan within an hour or so. You might have to come back the next day if they are really busy.

Rurally speaking, if you or your partner knows someone who works there, a small donation to the tea jar usually results in an expedited service.

Cost

The Tabien Baan is free, officially, but you may find that some district offices charge an administrative fee, or simply charge you because they can.

Generally speaking, if you go along with a Thai person you won't pay a dime. You may have to pay a fee to replace a lost or damaged book.

How Long do I Need to Have Lived at the Property?

It might seem a little strange, but you don't actually need to live at the property where you are registered. There is no time frame requirement either.

This is not unusual, though, not when you consider the millions of Thais who work away from the family home and return perhaps once a year for Songkran.

For address verification purposes, you might choose to register yourself at your wife's family home in Nakhon Nowhere but spend much of your time in Bangkok.

Have Your Say…

Got a question about getting a Tabien Baan? Have you already got one? And if so, has it been beneficial?

Share your questions, comments and experiences to help others get through the process as smoothly as possible.

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  1. Paul Hastilow says

    October 18, 2022 at 7:16 am

    The “Yellow Book” is “Proof of Compliance”.
    You have crossed All the T’s…And Dotted the i’s
    Cleared All the Hurdles they have thrown in front of you.
    Basically , Passed the Test, well enough to be able to stay Here indefinitely, with regular visits to immigration.
    A Compliant Farang, is a welcome Farang…
    It make any further Legalities easier. You have a right of Abode, with your Name on it.
    Reply

    Oct 18, 2022 at 7:16 am

    • Albion says

      October 19, 2022 at 7:40 pm

      Thanks Paul

      Very well said - I look forward to being a compliant farang before too long…inshallah

      A
      Reply

      Oct 19, 2022 at 7:40 pm

    • Andy says

      January 3, 2023 at 5:38 pm

      All documents correct. Went to City Hall in Pattaya today.
      Given an appointment for 6 September! Nine months from now
      Not worth the hassle!
      Reply

      Jan 03, 2023 at 5:38 pm

      • TheThailandLife says

        January 3, 2023 at 5:56 pm

        My word. There must be a backlog! Nothing a friendly "cup of tea" couldn't resolve, I assume.
        Reply

        Jan 03, 2023 at 5:56 pm

        • Andy says

          January 3, 2023 at 6:00 pm

          Yes, it might be that an 'agent' could solve the problem! I will look into speeding up the process with the appropriate cup of tea!
          Many thanks
          Reply

          Jan 03, 2023 at 6:00 pm

          • AA says

            January 3, 2023 at 8:07 pm

            Finally got the yellow Tabien baan and pink id card this morning - took 3 hrs of form filling and photos etc a bit of a process but happy it’s done - I’ll see how/if it helps and update here later on
            Reply

            Jan 03, 2023 at 8:07 pm

            • Andy says

              January 3, 2023 at 9:58 pm

              Lucky you..was a nightmare from immigration to city hall...then when all checked out...told come back in nine months!
              Madness!
              Reply

              Jan 03, 2023 at 9:58 pm

  2. Albion Ashes says

    October 17, 2022 at 2:32 pm

    Many thanks for the info on the yellow Tabien Baan. We almost were successful in obtaining one today but we were missing a certified Thai language copy of my UK passport. We then went from Lad Phrao district office to the MFA to obtain a translation of the UK passport and have it “legalised” with a stamp. However this wasn’t possible since we needed a certified copy of the UK passport in English before it could be translated as per the MFA. The proper (only) way to get the certified copy of the UK passport is via an appointment booked online at the Bangkok embassy which currently has a 2 week delay or by posting my passport and hoping it get sent back with the copy. So close…looking at all options and the lady at the lad Phrao district office was very helpful and professional so not the issue there - she even mentioned that I would be able to get the pink foreigner ID card at the same time… any other suggestions warmly welcomed …
    Reply

    Oct 17, 2022 at 2:32 pm

    • Mike Baker says

      October 17, 2022 at 5:55 pm

      Don't bother is my suggestion. I wonder what benefit there is to all this process? Do you get residence? Do you prove ownership? Does it make the visa renewal automatic? Are you excused 90 day reporting?
      Reply

      Oct 17, 2022 at 5:55 pm

      • Albion Ashes says

        October 17, 2022 at 6:51 pm

        Excellent points Mike - the perceived benefits for me are mostly to be as legitimate as possible with regards to my Thai paperwork since dealing with bureaucrats when time is less important may save bother down the line - sort of like getting a multiple re entry permit rather than doing them individually - the incremental hassle and cost is minimal for me compared to the potential reduction of hassle in the future - an investment in being one step ahead of issues, if you will - of course it may well be just a waste of time which is fine by me
        Reply

        Oct 17, 2022 at 6:51 pm

        • Mike Baker says

          October 17, 2022 at 7:01 pm

          Fair enough. You never know when this may benefit you. Good luck.
          Reply

          Oct 17, 2022 at 7:01 pm

      • James R says

        November 22, 2022 at 5:36 pm

        I needed it to buy cars, 1used and 1 new. I also needed the pink card to become a member of my MooBan.
        Different people get different value from the documents. Maybe no benefit to you personally but other people use those documents for other reasons.
        Reply

        Nov 22, 2022 at 5:36 pm

        • R says

          November 22, 2022 at 6:09 pm

          Thanks James - great point about purchasing vehicles with the pink ID card - has it been any benefit for other situations ? Renewing visas, discounts for paying local price, avoiding needing to carry passport etc ? Thanks Rory (I just had the local ministry of foreign affairs “legalize” my documents today and aim to obtain the holy grail of yellow Tabien baan and pink id card on my next trip to the big mango in January- fingers crossed)
          Reply

          Nov 22, 2022 at 6:09 pm

  3. Martin says

    September 1, 2022 at 3:20 pm

    I am an American with a Type O visa that has multiple entries per year. I married my Thai wife five years ago who has a home. I recently got my Thai ID pink card and my yellow book. By doing this is there any way to not have to leave every three months.
    Reply

    Sep 01, 2022 at 3:20 pm

    • Gary Farmer says

      September 1, 2022 at 4:39 pm

      If you are married you can have a marriage visa if you have 400,000 baht in a thai bank and this entitles you to a one year visa but you still would have to report on line or in person every 90 days . This or a straight o retirement visa ( 800,000 baht) saves leaving the country and no need for medical insurance unlike the O-A visa. Just some suggestions to save regular trips out of the Kingdom.
      Reply

      Sep 01, 2022 at 4:39 pm

  4. stephen says

    July 12, 2022 at 5:07 pm

    i am the owner of my condo for 19 years and i have the blue book..which as you state above has my address in it but not my name ( so its a bit pointless ). i have a retirement visa with the relevant O/A in my passport to support it. however in the office at thonglor the guy told me i needed to have a work permit to apply for the yellow book...he also said i do not need 2 thais as witnesses with their ID cards and the fee is 50 bht.
    he spoke excellent english and seemed to know his stuff..he said a farang cannot simply walk in and get a yellow book just because they are renting at the same place for a longtime!!
    so what is correct here? i even showed him my retirement visa and the non -immigrant visa attached to it: the reply " cannot mister"
    Reply

    Jul 12, 2022 at 5:07 pm

  5. Sam says

    July 3, 2022 at 8:17 am

    Does the owner of the house (i.e. the wife) have to go with you to the municipality office to get this if you take all the docs required?
    Reply

    Jul 03, 2022 at 8:17 am

    • Gary Farmer says

      July 4, 2022 at 10:24 am

      Knowing how Thai officials are stickers for rules I would save a wasted visit and take the home owner if possible on your first visit. In my experience they will want to ask them questions and check their papers also in person .Good luck
      Reply

      Jul 04, 2022 at 10:24 am

      • Sam says

        July 4, 2022 at 5:47 pm

        Thanks for the advice there. Will ask the missis to come along
        Reply

        Jul 04, 2022 at 5:47 pm

    • James R says

      July 5, 2022 at 2:15 pm

      My wife and zi took the blue house book both times. I can’t say exactly what the process is for places other than Wichian Buri. Here are the steps we did-

      Set an appointment, gave copies of passport, my Federal ID and marriage certificate, blue house book.. No income verification necessary. Received appointment 1 week following. Gave a “service fee” 1000 baht. (The clerk is MIL cousin) No real need for this, we just want expeditious service.

      Day of appointment- back to the Amphur with my wife and 2 witnesses. One was my FIL and the other was the head of the mooban. We had a simple interview in Thai language, they seemed to be super impressed with my Thai which may have made things smoother, I can’t be sure.

      We paid a small fee to the head of our village for his time (1000 bht) and we’re out of there within an hour.

      I think it was a big deal for them (and it really was for me), people inside the office clapped, some shook my hand and a few said “you’re almost Thai now!” I’ve no reason to become a citizen, though.

      Since that day, almost everyone in the mooban and even a few in Wichian Buri say hello and ask how my swimming pool is coming along. How they know about that, I have no idea…
      Reply

      Jul 05, 2022 at 2:15 pm

      • TheThailandLife says

        July 5, 2022 at 4:42 pm

        They'll all be queueing up for a swim and a BBQ, every weekend!
        Reply

        Jul 05, 2022 at 4:42 pm

        • James R. says

          July 5, 2022 at 8:22 pm

          Fine with me, life is about sharing and enjoying!
          Although my wife may have a different opinion when 20 people show up to swim.
          Reply

          Jul 05, 2022 at 8:22 pm

          • TheThailandLife says

            July 5, 2022 at 9:05 pm

            Ha! You might need to employ a lifeguard :)
            Reply

            Jul 05, 2022 at 9:05 pm

  6. martin walker says

    May 27, 2022 at 3:15 pm

    i am coming to Thailand next week to marry and live with my girlfriend /wife in her house we have built together she has blue book so i guess after we are married i will need to get the yellow book ??
    any information will be helpful
    Reply

    May 27, 2022 at 3:15 pm

    • Gary farmer says

      July 4, 2022 at 10:19 am

      As you can see from other comments on here, a yellow tabian baan can be occasionally useful but not as much as a pink ID card. You dont have to apply for either if you dont want to but sometimes having then greases the wheels when doing a few things. Personally I find a thai driving licence is just as useful.
      Reply

      Jul 04, 2022 at 10:19 am

  7. Robert Kappelle says

    May 25, 2022 at 3:53 pm

    I have had a Tabien Baan book for more than a decade and rarely had use for it.
    However, when I went to the Tax Office recently to get an updated Tax ID Certificate (the small pale yellow document), the tax officer told me that since I have a Tabien Baan, she could not issue me a Tax ID Cert., but that I instead needed to go to the district office and apply for a Thai ID card (the 'pink card', I assume), which would serve in place a Tax ID Certificate for me.

    I note that my Tabien Baan number is the same as my Tax ID number. Also, the bank is suddenly refusing to process my tax refund this year unless I show them a Tax ID Certificate, which I don't have.

    I'm a little confused at this point. Does anyone else have knowledge of the tax-related purposes of Tabien Baan and Pink ID Card?
    Reply

    May 25, 2022 at 3:53 pm

    • Paul Hastilow says

      May 25, 2022 at 4:27 pm

      It cost me 15000baht to get the Blue book, Yellow Book and Pink I D Card. Also a copy of Yellow book Translated into English, for Proof of Residence for overseas Banks, as they don't recognize any legal document in Thai.
      The Lawyer sorted it All out in
      6 weeks.
      You can try doing it all on your own, but its like Banging your head against a brick wall. If your not fluent in Thai.
      Reply

      May 25, 2022 at 4:27 pm

  8. James R. says

    February 14, 2022 at 2:51 pm

    To receive the yellow book and pink ID card, can I do this if we are living in the house together and not married?

    In lieu of a marriage certificate, I have a notarized, translated affidavit document that I am not married. It is registered with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bangkok.

    Thanks for your help, much appreciated!
    Reply

    Feb 14, 2022 at 2:51 pm

    • Gary farmer says

      February 14, 2022 at 5:00 pm

      Good luck to you James, I tried and became dissillusioned as they struggle with the concept of a partner who is not your wife.
      In practise they set out all the hopes I had to jump through and told me a decision is ultimately made by some Government official in Bangkok .
      They dont like unmarried foreigners getting these documents it seems to me.
      Reply

      Feb 14, 2022 at 5:00 pm

      • JOHANNI MIKAEL DOSENIUS says

        May 26, 2022 at 9:51 am

        My partner's brother is legally married to wife number 1 as the law allows, they have 3 teenage children together. he is also married "cohabiting" Sin sod to her parents. the woman is a nurse they have the two younger children together, now the younger "wife" has died in childbirth, wife no. 1 lives in Bangkok where the man is written, and also written in Surin where they own a house together. The man registered here in Ubon Ratchathani where he was born in the parents home where I live during the investigation, with the help of a lawyer here. The children inherited houses and insurance money that goes to them when the children turn 18 years old. my english is bad correct me. please Mikael
        Reply

        May 26, 2022 at 9:51 am

    • JOHANNI MIKAEL DOSENIUS says

      February 14, 2022 at 5:34 pm

      Ask your Landoffice.
      Reply

      Feb 14, 2022 at 5:34 pm

      • James R. says

        February 14, 2022 at 11:04 pm

        Really? I arrived here in 1967, so I have some knowledge of the way things work.
        Anyhow, They’re the ones who told me I need the certified document that I am single and to have it notarized/certified.
        Thanks for your response!
        Reply

        Feb 14, 2022 at 11:04 pm

        • TheThailandLife says

          February 14, 2022 at 11:13 pm

          Hi James, you will need to be married unfortunately. A marriage certificate is a listed requirement.
          Reply

          Feb 14, 2022 at 11:13 pm

          • James R. says

            February 15, 2022 at 1:22 am

            Well, according to the Amphur. I currently have to relinquish the current yellow book when I move according to Amphur Wichian Buri, where we had the house built. The current book is for my rental in Bangkok.

            The Amphur told us that the book is different for renters and owners.

            Thanks for your response!
            Reply

            Feb 15, 2022 at 1:22 am

    • Martin says

      February 15, 2022 at 12:11 am

      As far as I know you can both even if you are living in an apartment in a condo.
      Copy of ID card of the landlord, rental agreement, visa and extension are required.
      In your case, as foreigners cannot possess land (but can on the house built on it!) I guess the landlord would be your girlfriend.
      Reply

      Feb 15, 2022 at 12:11 am

      • James R. says

        February 15, 2022 at 5:13 am

        Yes, spot on. I’ll relinquish my current from my BKK rental and get a long-term lease from my gf.
        That way my other assets are mine should we split. And half the house value is mine even though I paid 100% of it.
        Hopefully it wont reach that stage but if it does, I think she could keep the house. We (I) paid just under 3m baht. It’s a McMansion
        Reply

        Feb 15, 2022 at 5:13 am

  9. Tony Palmer says

    December 24, 2021 at 1:25 pm

    Thank you for your latest Newsletter Peter, they are much appreciated.

    Coincidentally, I received my Yellow Book and Thai ID card today.

    As is the case all over the Kingdom, from the information gleaned, it appears no two offices are the same and the information to obtain said items can differ.

    In my case, at the Amphur in Sai Mai, Bangkok, it took two separate visits, both of over an hour duration. On both occasions I was accompanied by my Thai wife, who incidentally is not a lady to be be trifled with!

    Today, THB30 changed hands for the ID card and we were told the Yellow Book normally costs THB60, but, due to COVID, there was no charge. Go figure?

    The office was very busy on both occasions and the staff were, in the main, rude, arrogant and condescending towards my wife, who I can only say was polite to them. I was dressed smartly and wai'd appropriately.

    My wife said afterwards that were it not for the fact that I wanted the two items and we were so close to getting them, she would have told them where to stick them and stormed-out!

    This may or may not be a normal occurrence for us expats, and reading various forums it appears some offices are much more user friendly towards us than ours'.

    I put it down to experience and yet another hurdle to overcome here and a small price to pay to be able to live here. It's done now thankfully, next stop a Thai driving licence, all fingers are crossed as well as both eyes that the process runs smoothly!

    Chok dee and here's wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a safe, Happy New Year.
    Reply

    Dec 24, 2021 at 1:25 pm

    • Martin1 says

      February 15, 2022 at 12:17 am

      Hello Tony,

      Sai Mai is exactly where I got both. So I consider you to be my neighbour. :-D

      While I second the the staff might be cold, never smiling, I found them to be professional and well informend! Actually i had expected worse. "Rude" I would not second.
      And I liked that one restaurant outside (the one more farer from the building).
      Reply

      Feb 15, 2022 at 12:17 am

  10. Paul Hastilow says

    December 22, 2021 at 5:37 pm

    Today I went to local Immigration office in Hua Hin.
    I asked to apply for Tabien Baan.
    They told me They don't issue them.
    They put me in touch with an Agency/Lawyer.
    The lady there told me it will cost 13000 Baht......?
    I told her , I was informed it's Free.....?
    She said the Money is for Delivery and collection of Paper work to and from
    The Embassy, Deeds office, and immigration.
    Is this True....?
    Reply

    Dec 22, 2021 at 5:37 pm

    • Gary farmer says

      December 28, 2021 at 11:17 am

      The figure she gave you is obviously just what they want to charge as the Tabian Baan is usually free. When I applied they wanted not only a marriage certificate ( which I dont have) but a certified Thai copy of my certificate of residence issued by Immigration and endorsed by the Foreign Affairs Dept in Bangkok . As I live in Isaan this would have incurred a trip south so I'm guessing that's part of the 13K charge plus tea money for various departments I suspect. As I'm not married to my partner I fell at the first hurdle and they wanted to know why I hadnt married her even !
      Reply

      Dec 28, 2021 at 11:17 am

  11. James says

    December 22, 2021 at 11:29 am

    Am I allowed to have two Tabien Baan? My wife has a house in Isaan and a house in BKK. Can I get a Tabien Baan for each house?
    Reply

    Dec 22, 2021 at 11:29 am

  12. Mike Baker says

    December 21, 2021 at 8:48 pm

    You don't need a Tabien Baan to buy a vehicle or get a drivers licence. You get a residence certificate from immigration for those purposes and I understand you may need a residence certificate even if you have a yellow house book. You use the yellow house book to get the residence certificate.
    Reply

    Dec 21, 2021 at 8:48 pm

    • JOHANNI MIKAEL DOSENIUS says

      December 22, 2021 at 7:29 am

      Hi now it was about registering a new electrical cabinet and meter, I wanted everything on me. PEA demanded the yellow book for that purpose as well as PTT petroleum demanded the pink card with 13 numbers for their plastic card. I have had a driving license for 7 years
      Reply

      Dec 22, 2021 at 7:29 am

    • Gary Farmer says

      December 28, 2021 at 11:25 am

      Very true about getting a driving licence. You must tell Immigration the certificate is to obtain a licence as I was told there is the free certificate for this and a second one relating to Tabien Baan applications which required additional government stamps from the Foreign Affairs Department in Bangkok.
      Reply

      Dec 28, 2021 at 11:25 am

  13. Martin1 says

    December 21, 2021 at 1:17 am

    One addition: In Sai Mai district office I wasn't required to have two Thai witnesses (otherwise like when I married in Bang Rak I would have asked waiting people if they want to make some money) :-D :-D :-D

    But I got interviewd by the government officer!
    She masked me if I can speak Thai - which I declined. Then the interview continued in English. She asked questions obout how long I had stayed in Thailand, about how long I would like to stay in Thailand, how I make a living and so on.
    Apparently I have passed the interview. ;-)
    Reply

    Dec 21, 2021 at 1:17 am

  14. Paul Hastilow says

    December 18, 2021 at 1:22 pm

    I am having difficulty with getting "Proof of Residence" on a legal Thai immigration form, written in English, or for that matter a Bank Statement.

    For me to update my details that meets the overseas banks requirements, they want "Name and Address" on Utility (Electric/water bills) as Proof, before
    Amending details.

    The problem is, they only Provide the local Stand/Plot Number (396/37) that was allocated to me on Deed of Sale Purchase. And that's it....? My name and Physical address is not shown.

    All documents that are approved here are obviously in Thai.
    How can I get one Translated into English with an Official Stamp proving
    It's Me and my 30 yr Lease of Land.....?
    'Cus the Banks will not accept anything less, due to Their Fruad Squad Regulations.

    This Even after going through the 2 yr Process of getting an OA Long Stay Visa
    From Thai Embassy, and Having it "Legalized" by DIRCO ( Department of International Relations & Cooperation Organization )

    If it's good enough for Government Departments, how come it's not good enough for the Banks....?
    Reply

    Dec 18, 2021 at 1:22 pm

    • JOHANNI MIKAEL DOSENIUS says

      December 21, 2021 at 6:26 am

      I really do not need the yellow book, I know the rules, I pulled electricity into the house and new meters, Wanted to transfer the responsibility to me, the PEA electricity supplier demanded the house book and the 13-digit ID card, also tried to get a plastic card for offers at PTT they demanded the pink 13 digit card, I ignore the yellow book now.
      Reply

      Dec 21, 2021 at 6:26 am

  15. JOHANNI MIKAEL DOSENIUS says

    December 6, 2021 at 6:35 am

    Hi Peter, you provide good information, I built and paid for a house on my partner's land, only she is written in the Blue house book. We went to Amphure and applied for a yellow house book, the woman who was on duty answered that we must be married otherwise no yellow house book, she was not cooperative.
    Reply

    Dec 06, 2021 at 6:35 am

    • TheThailandLife says

      December 6, 2021 at 6:46 am

      Thank you Johanni. That's correct. Unfortunately you have to be married to get the yellow house book :( One of the required documents is a marriage certificate.
      Reply

      Dec 06, 2021 at 6:46 am

      • Martin1 says

        December 21, 2021 at 1:09 am

        I think it should be possible to get a Yellow Book for a condo which you either own or rent without marriage, or if there is a rental agreement between your girlfriend and you.
        Reply

        Dec 21, 2021 at 1:09 am

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Wise is the cheapest and fastest way to send money to Thailand. I use it and so do many of my readers. Go here to get your first transfer free.

Financial Planning

Whether you need life insurance, pension planning or other investment advice, I can connect you with my personal IFA. Simply fill out this form.

Health Insurance

I recommend getting a quote from Cigna for international Insurance, and then comparing that with local insurance premiums on Mr Prakan.

Travel Services

Hotels: Agoda offers good deals on hotels in Thailand. This is because they are located in the region and secure lots of special promotions. It's also worth trying Booking.com and Hotels.com for comparison.

Travel Insurance: SafetyWing is great for trips to Thailand and elsewhere. I've used them many times. If you're from the UK/Europe you can also try True Traveller.

Over 70? Insure My Trip. has policies for those struggling to find travel insurance cover due to age restrictions.

Bank Account

Need an international bank account that holds multiple currencies and lets you transfer, receive & spend wherever you are, with a MasterCard. I've used one for 4 years. Check out Wise.

Rent / Buy Property

Looking for an apartment to rent or a home to buy? For the largest selection of properties in Thailand, and a completely free service, visit PropertyScout here.

Data Security

To keep your data secure you should use a VPN when using public WIFI and when accessing internet banking and other sensitive information online. I use both Vypr VPN and Nord VPN.

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