Thailand expands automated passport gates to 33 nationalities
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Thailand has widened access to automated passport gates to travellers from 33 countries and territories, the Immigration Bureau said on 4 Nov. Average daily use rose 185.6% to 2,125 passengers after the expansion began on 18 Sep. Suvarnabhumi Airport has 39 arrival gates and 67 departure gates.
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Why it matters
Eligible visitors can clear immigration without staffed counters, which the Immigration Bureau says should ease queues at busy airports. TDAC registrants get an email saying whether they can use the gates.
What's next
The Immigration Bureau is also extending the automated gate service to Don Mueang and Phuket airports, though the source gives no date.
Key dates
- 24 AugImmigration Bureau order expands automated gate access for arriving passengers from two countries and territories to 33.
- 18 SepExpanded automated gate service begins.
- 31 OctEnd of the period in which 94,760 foreign travellers used the gates.
- 4 NovImmigration Bureau announces usage up 185.6%.
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