Thailand - Apply for Disability Identification Card

ProcedureEdit

Here are the procedures in applying for a Disability Identification Card in Thailand:

First you must prepare all the necessary documents needed when you apply for the card. A list is provided below for your reference. Make sure that you have all the required documents before beginning the application process to avoid delays.
One document that you will need to submit along with your application is medical certificate issued by a medical professional. Government hospitals can issue disability credentials all over the country. You may also obtain one from a private hospital, a list of private hospitals that offers this type of service is provided below under 'Information which might help' section.
Once you have all the requirements you may submit your application in these following locations:
1. Bangkok
  (1) Department of Social Work, Rehabilitation Medicine Siriraj Hospital
  (2) Social Work Department Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health
  (3) Phramongkutklao Hospital
2. Provinces
  (1) Provincial / District Hospital Which has a comprehensive service center in a hospital
  (2) a local government organization
  (3) or another government agency as announced by the provincial governor
The Department of Promotion and Development of the Quality of Life of the Disabled will review your application and will inform you when the identity card will be released. You can also find out more about the application procedure here - link.

Required DocumentsEdit

Required documents for the disabled:

You will need to submit a copy of your identification card
Certified copy of birth certificate - for persons under the age of fifteen
ID photo of applicant taken not more than 6 months ago
Disability certification documents which is certified by a medical professional of a public hospital or private hospitals prescribed by the Director-General.
If the condition of the applicant is evident, the statement of the officer receiving receiving the application for the disability status transcript will be used as evidence.

In case the disabled is unable to come to the office:

Certificate of being a caregiver to the person with disabilities
- Guarantor: Headman, headman, civil servant, government official Employees Local council members, community chairmen, permanent employees (Government agencies, state enterprises) in which the certifier must reside or perform the duties in the same area where the disabled person currently resides.
Copy of the disabled applicant's identity card (original must also be presented)
A copy of the certifier's identity card (original must also be presented)
If the application is to be submitted by someone on behalf of the person with disabilities
- A copy of the identification card of the person acting on behalf
- A power of attorney Is evidence that it has been given by a disabled person (The witness must sign completely.)

The Department may ask for additional documents to be presented depending on the situation of the disabled for example if he or she is a minor. You may find a complete list of additional documents that must be submitted through this link - click here.

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Department of Promotion and Development of the Quality of Life of the Disabled
255 60 Department of Public Welfare,
Ratchawithi Road, Ratchathewi District,
Bangkok 10400
Telephone: 02-354-3388
Fax: 02-354-5020
Ratchawithi Road Bus: 12, 14, 28, 108, 171, 542, 539, 515
E-mail: [email protected]
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EligibilityEdit

Thai nationality
Persons who have not yet been born or persons who do not appear to be clear that Thai nationality must proceed in accordance with the procedures stated under the Civil Registration Act 1991 and amended (version 2) first.

FeesEdit

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ValidityEdit

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Processing TimeEdit

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InstructionsEdit

The Department of Promotion and Development of the Quality of Life of the Disabled is in charge of issuing identification cards to people with disabilities.

Required InformationEdit

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1. Date of Birth.
2. City or Country of Birth.

Need for the DocumentEdit

The Department states that people with disabilities have the right to receive public facilities. As well as welfare and other assistance from the state for rehabilitation and development so they can live their lives to the fullest. The government also offers tax deduction to those who are caring for disabled persons.

To be able to avail such assistance and benefits you may be asked to present evidence of your situation and will be asked to show a Disability Identification Card.

Information which might helpEdit

Private hospitals that can issue disability certification documents for people with disabilities:

Petchyavej Hospital, Huai Khwang, Bangkok
Suksawat Hospital Ratburana District Bangkok
Kwong Acne Foundation Hospital Pom Prap Sattru Phai District Bangkok
Kasemrad Hospital, Prachachuen, Bang Sue District, Bangkok
Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital, Bang Phlat District, Bangkok
Mueang Phet Hospital, Mueang District, Phetchaburi Province
Ang Thong Hospital Medical 2, Mueang District, Ang Thong
Piyamin Hospital, Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan Province
Ekachai Hospital, Mueang District, Samut Sakhon Province
Kasemrad Hospital, Chachoengsao, Mueang District, Chachoengsao Province
Ekachon Hospital, Mueang District, Chon Buri Province
San Camillo Hospital Ban Pong District Ratchaburi Province
Suphamit Hospital, Mueang District, Suphan Buri Province
Siriwet Lamphun Hospital, Mueang District, Lamphun Province
Mueang Phet Hospital, Mueang District, Phetchabun Province
Pattanawet Hospital, Sukhothai District, Mueang District, Sukhothai
Rong Nursing Kasemrad Sriburin Mueang Chiang Rai
Hospital Kelang city - Ram Louisville, KY
Phrae Hospital - ST. The Muang Phrae
Panya Wisdom Hospital, Suan Luang District, Bangkok
Seri Rak Hospital, Min Buri District, Bangkok
Bumrungrad Hospital Wattana, Bangkok's International Cor
Hospital Srivijaya 5 Muang Samut Sakhon
Hospital Suphamit Sena Sena district, Ayutthaya
Bangkok - Pattaya, Banglamung. Chon Buri Province
Samitivej Sriracha Hospital, Si Racha District, Chon Buri Province
Interwek Hospital Hospital, Mueang District, Phitsanulok Province
Chiang Mai Hospital, near Doctor Mueang District, Chiang Mai Province
Hariphunchai Memorial Hospital Mueang District, Lamphun Province
Por. Hospital, Mueang District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province
Bangkok - Ratchasima Hospital, Mueang District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province
Bangkok - Phuket Hospital, Mueang District, Phuket Province
Mission Phuket Hospital, Mueang District, Phuket Province
Piyarak Hospital, Mueang District, Phatthalung Province
Phisai Vej Hospital Phon Phisai District Nong Khai Province
Rama 2 Hospital, Bang Khun Thian District Bangkok
Central Chiang Mai Memorial Hospital, Mueang District, Chiang Mai Province
Manarom Hospital, Bang Na District, Bangkok
Kasemrad Hospital, Bang Khae, Bang Khae, Bangkok
Chiang Mai Hospital Hospital, Mueang District, Chiang Mai Province
Vichaiyut Hospital, Phayathai District, Bangkok
Kwangwattana Hospital, Lak Si District, Bangkok
Bangkok Churawet Hospital, Mueang District, Roi Et Province
Hospital Srivichai nurse 1, torch intersection, Bangkok Noi district Bangkok
Vichaiwet Hospital International Nong Khaem, Nong Khaem District, Bangkok

External LinksEdit

Department of Promotion and Development of the Quality of Life of the Disabled - dep.go.th

OthersEdit

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