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I didn't even ask, they just sent me my own card.
I used it last month as an out patient and I was given VIP treatment, and over 1000 baht worth of drugs free.
I've just been speaking to a German who got his Yellow Book in the neighbouring village. Outside my area. He got the book by paying 1,000 Baht under the table. As per yourself Thetyim he also has the same medical card as a Thai