NBTC eases SIM ID rulesListen to this articleThe National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has approved additional identification documents for mobile SIM card registration in cases where users do not have a passport. NBTC deputy secretary-general Trairat Viriyasirikul said the move aims to improve access for non-Thai nationals and individuals without civil registration status. Previously, a passport was the primary requirement for foreign nationals registering SIM cards. Under the new guidelines, approved documents include travel documents issued by the Cambodian government for Cambodian workers and certificates of identity issued by the Myanmar government for Myanmar workers.

Source: Bangkok Post January 18, 2026 00:32 UTC