Answered2 years ago
Does Thai immigration know my travel history when I renew my passport?
My passport needs renewing next year so when I return to Thailand with it, the immigration officer won’t know how many times I’ve been in & out of Thailand unless he goes into the system am I right thinking that 🤔
Answer summary
The discussion revolves around whether Thai immigration will track a traveler's history after renewing their passport. Several users point out that immigration has access to all travel records through computerized systems and biometrics, indicating that changing a passport won't hide a person's entry and exit history. The consensus is that immigration authorities can easily retrieve a traveler's complete history upon scanning their passport or fingerprint, making it nearly impossible to evade detection of past visits.
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Marcus *********
Mate, I entered as a completely different nationality passport, and they knew
Sam ******
The system you refer to is right in front of them, they’ll see
Benjamin *******
Yeah right even u are Black listed just apply a new passport and you are very warm welcome 😂😂😂😂😂
U believe also pigs can fly right?
U believe also pigs can fly right?
Wayne *******
You are photo id and finger printed every visit😂
Wayne *******
You are photo id and finger printed every visit lol
Alan *****
OP@Wayne ******
I know I’ve been many times. The photo & fingerprints are to check when you enter & leaveWayne *******
@Alan ****
so it keeps a record of how many time you enter and leave in 1 yearAlan *****
OP@Wayne ******
obviously but how many times are you allowed to enter
Henrik *****
Forgot that you was photographed and got you fingerprints taken !
They even use facerecognition, also on cctv and police vehicles, so don’t think they will not know who you are and where you have been.
They even use facerecognition, also on cctv and police vehicles, so don’t think they will not know who you are and where you have been.
Михайло ********
Are you sure, you can renew your passport 🛂? I can't get my from the embassy since last year ( all applicants has been refused (((
Thomas *******
Ignorance is bliss 😊
Mary ********
They know.
Barry *******
Incorrect. They use biometrics
Arnold **********
Dreaming
David ***********
Come in on a proper visa. They are getting tough on people that try to stay longer than a tourist would
Wayne ********
You can’t be serious.
Werner **********
555
Cris ******
.... what. This isn't 1950. Your passport is scanned along with biometrics. Silly
Giorgio ******
"unless he goes into the system " .best joke of the year .. your not visiting
" mydreamland" . you're visiting a normal organised country .
" mydreamland" . you're visiting a normal organised country .
Giorgio ******
even if you changed nationality he'll know and will ask you why ?
Stephen ******
You twat don't go there mate they now it all done with technology now
John-Paul ******
Don't believe people who say they will not know. 10 years ago maybe. But today they will know. However being Thailand you might slip through. But again... don't count on it.
Doug *******
Make sure you bring your old one. I speak as ex Border Force. It is far easier if you make sure you have your old passport with you…..just in case.
Lincoln *******
You really think they just flick through the pages and count up the stamps?... smh
Simon ********
Yes .they don't write your entry on a piece ov paper. Then after shift throw it in the bin.hmm.theres a tech world !
Caress ******
The legitimate question I change my passports many times through the years. And I think there is a lag time when you change it from old to new. I'm not sure how long that is but I think there is a lag time on the passport. But no lag time on finger prints unfortunately.
Giorgio ******
@Caress *****
no no no . finger prints + your name is widely enough anywhere in the world
Mick ********
My mates wife got caught with that Lucky she had her old UK passport with her as it is usually returned with one corner cut off
Showed that, everything was fine
Maybe an option
Showed that, everything was fine
Maybe an option
John *******
Seriously?
Monn *********
Big brother is waching.
Wayne ******
They know everything when you passport is scanned
Nick *********
Maybe he will recognize you in sight.
They have good memories
They have good memories
Kerry *********
Thai Immigration has been using computers for years now - they'll know.
Tai **********
So you really think if you get blacklisted from Thailand all you have to do is change your passport? 🤦
Brandon *********
Don’t be silly
Simon **********
They have these things called computers…..
Hécate ***************
It’s only the document who expires not the records who goes with it
Darin ********
You will have to do the new digital entry app three days before arrival so all your information should be on computer if the new system is working correctly.
Darin ********
No if you arrive visa exempt you did the paper form on arrival
Tai **********
@Darin *******
it was before that too, nothing changes in that regard.Darin ********
@Tai *********
the only thing that has changed is as l said you must apply online three days before arrivalDarin ********
@Tai *********
yes l agree but now going from paper to digital should let everyone know three days before arrival if where will be any problems
Ste****
@Darin *******
just out of curiosity not trying to talk down on you or anything 🙏🏼 but what paper are you talking about? I never had to fill in anything when i arrived on a visa exempt.Tai **********
@Darin *******
it was all digital before too 😅 you know they have your finger prints and picture right? And they scan your passport every time you enter the country or do an extension? Again nothing changed
Adrian ******
What happens when at immigration finger scan you think there not kept...???sorry to disappoint you
Jim *******
There was a story in Japan press about a Chinese woman who switched her left and right fingertips (ooouch, surgicaly, in China) trying to fool the Japan Immigration.
Since the story made it into the media, they got her.
Since the story made it into the media, they got her.
Naj *************
You are registered with your fingerprint!
Angus *********
I'm thinking you didn't get many Gcse's Alan?
Arnold **********
It’s is all recorded and they don’t look at your passport
David ******
It's 2025, c'mon they have more data on you, than you can remember about yourself.
Allan ********
Biometrics. They know. Travelled in on another passport recently (I’m dual citizen) and was asked why I used my other passport.
Ned *******
Once the IO looked and checked ....and quietly said ....
Two passports.......ha ....they know ....
Two passports.......ha ....they know ....
Gordon *********
If you get a new passport they will go back 5 years and put it in your new one
John *******
Your fingerprints don’t change
Andrew ***********
They know everything about you haha 🤣🤣🤣
Tania **********
A bit naive this, isn’t it ?
Ernst *********
When you scan your fingers, all the info comes up.
Martyn ***********
'Unless he goes into the system'... What do think exactly happens when your passport is scanned?? Your not getting away with anything.. 55
Cassius **********
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John ********
Silly man your so wrong 🤣 of course they will know 🙄
Koonpeng ******
Only your wife don't know.
Pertti *************
This new DTAC system is part of a wider transformation of the country’s migration policy, which is already underway with the deployment of electronic visas (e-Visa) and tighter monitoring of entry/exit to the country.
Lynnette *******
@Pertti ************
so Thailand coming in line with other countries like UK, USA etc. it's a simple travel info "card".
Nongnuch ********
@Pertti ************
It's TDAC. not DTACPertti *************
@Nongnuch *******
yes I had work to do.
Peter **********
Once you put your hand on the screen
They can nearly tell what you had for lunch !!
They can nearly tell what you had for lunch !!
Peter **********
Rubbish , if your visa is expired you will be denied entry
I’m talking about the electronic gates at airports not land border crossing points
I’m talking about the electronic gates at airports not land border crossing points
Matthew *********
@Peter *********
they don't spend time reading in most cases. It's impossible if it takes 15 seconds to process and stamp. Y'all forget it's Thailand. It's impossible if it takes less than a minute to go thru. Everytime I pass it literally takes a few seconds. Maybe Thais can read at speed that nobody else can 555. Doubt it, worst school system in AsiaPeter **********
@Matthew ********
the panel is connected to the Immigration System which is computerised , so take a nanosecond to flag up any issuesMatthew *********
@Peter *********
that may be case but I can't tell I have immigration officer just open and stamp never taking their eye off the passport. Last guy was so cool and said sorry your visa expired and wish me luck with renewal.
Peter **********
This has to be a wind up surely
Michael ********
Its all saved my sons got 25 years of pictures interesting to see
Stuart ******
@Michael *******
that would be amazing seeing the entry and leaving pics for the last 25 years I'm sure every one of the leaving pics of me would look glum
Nigel **************
He will scan your passport and see all your travel history
Tom ***********
And they have your fingerprints.
Richard *********
No, it is all in their computer
Andy ******
Every passport go through system before you get stamped
Michael **********
Haha they know
Sarah ******
@Michael *********
Unlike the UK immigration who have no idea who they let in .. I believe there was no history.. mess there. Thailand knows and well recordedActivity
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