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Are all immigration entry and exit points in Thailand biometric, particularly at Nong Khai?

Mar 27, 2025
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Mark *************
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Anyone know if all immigration entry/exits are biometric? Specifically at Nong Khai.
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Yes, all immigration entry and exit points in Thailand, including Nong Khai, utilize biometric systems. This includes major points like the Nong Khai Train Station and Friendship Bridge #1. The implementation of biometric scanning allows for better tracking of individuals, enhancing immigration security. There have been reports highlighting the effectiveness of these systems in identifying individuals with discrepancies in their documentation, showcasing the growing reliance on technology in immigration control.
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Thai Immigration had caught a Chinese Citizen who obtained Vanuatu Citizenship (Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment), changed their name with Vanuatu and used a Vanuatu Passport to enter Thailand, but Thai Immigration biometrics caught this Chinese/Vanuatu Citizen (different names in the 2 Passports) who is wanted for billions in real estate Fraud in China

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Thai Immigration uses biometric scanning machines at both Nong Khai Train Station and Friendship Bridge #1

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Chuck **********
Yep
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Luigi ***********
Be careful not to get caught in the huge nets network of Thai immigration.

Currently they have 1 primary purpose:

Find resources to expand the memory network to the Biometric system. πŸ’° 50 billion THB needs.
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Brandon ************
Every border entry point has biometrics now, even the small ones.
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Lukas ********
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But Thai system doesnt work for over 1 year πŸ˜‚
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Phil ******
@Mark ************
yes all. They will be able to look at your history.
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Alessandro **********
It should be like that
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John *******
Yes
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Stephen *********
Of course. They can see you coming!
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John **********
Bit of a strange question, but why do you ask?
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Bob **********
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a good chance way to many exempt entries
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Charlie *********
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lol, right? Like asking if they check for illegal substances. Though it COULD just be simple curiosity, I suppose.
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Bob **********
It’s 2025 😎😎😎
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Mark **********
Believe they all are
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