christianpfc (January 10th, 2019), Kenny (January 7th, 2019)
Long-distance trains and domestic air travel both require ID. I have been asked for ID (police checkpoint on the highway) on a long-distance bus, but I suspect that that's because it was a cross-border bus (from Vientiane to Udon Thani), so I had it on me. On another long-distance bus (Udon Thani - Khon Kaen) the police at the checkpoint simply ignored me and were interested only in Thai/other Asian ID. However as ceejay points out, it's photo ID that's acceptable generally, not specifically a passport. A friend of mine has had his Australian driver's licence accepted at check-in/security for domestic travel (he's as bloody-minded as I am when it comes to bureaucracy so he thought he'd try it on - he was carrying his passport as back-up)
Surely a driving licence IS taken and accepted almost everywhere as a standard and acceptable form of photographic ID (for domestic flights) and it is only international flights require a passport ID to be shown, I use my licence all the time as my ID when flying (domestically).
I copy the relevant pages and store in my phone.
Kenny (January 9th, 2019)
Me too. I take a picture of my passport with my phone
I carry a colour photocopy of my passport front page. Its always in my travel wallet.
I have never had to use it anywhere I've been in the World.
And if ever stopped and checked, and they ask to see the actual passport, then they can escort me to my accommodation?
christianpfc (January 10th, 2019)
And if they are good looking, they can have some fun with me too. I like a man in uniform! Wink wink!