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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.

Why Do Expats Need a Tabien Baan?

Not everyone does need one. In fact, many people live here for years and never need one….

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