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Is it normal to not receive an exit stamp when leaving Thailand?

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Dec 17, 2024
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Dirk ************
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My passport did not get a “out” stamp when I left Thailand, Is this normal?
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Many travelers are concerned about not receiving an exit stamp when leaving Thailand, especially when using electronic gates. According to various comments, it is becoming common for passengers to not receive an 'out' stamp as their travel records are maintained electronically in the immigration system. Some users confirmed their experiences of leaving through automated gates without stamps, suggesting that this is standard practice now, especially at busy airports like Suvarnabhumi. However, some travelers reported still receiving stamps when exiting from other locations or when using manual processing. It is advisable to keep boarding passes or other documentation as proof of departure.
David *********
I left November 1st through an e-gate no exit stamp. I returned December 6th and no problems getting a 60 day Visa on arrival stamp
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Gary ********
@Dirk ***********
 did you use the automatic gates?
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Chance ********
After reading all the comments I think it depends where you exit from. CNX still stamps out.
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Ricky ***********
It happened to me also leaving savarnabhumi in October.

I asked the immigration office

Who was directing everyone to use self scanning gate what about exit stamp.

She replied, No need..
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Andrew ********
Yes did you get an "in" stamp where you were going. If it was electronically done there is record of you leaving
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Bill ********
I wrote the date I departed just below my entry stamp, so in the future I will know when I left Thailand.
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Ling *****
In September when I left Suvarnabhumi it was the same for me through electronic gate. I kept my boarding pass just in case.
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Klaus ******
I also have a multi-entry tourist visa

180 days, But when I returned to Thailand they didn't put the stamp indicating the day I have to leave, is it normal?
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Graham ******
@Klaus *****
 Check again, you should have a 60 day entry "TR60" stamp (I hope you didn't expect a 180 day stamp).
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Nate ******
We didn’t get one either.
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Leigh ************
It is now It's all electronic
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Gary ********
How do they know how many months you were in the country without stamps?
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Jason ******
@Gary *******
 on those computer screens in front of them when you enter
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Gary ********
@Jason *****
 see above
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Jason ******
@Gary *******
 when you scan there system sees it and if for example you have overstayed the gate won't open.this type of system has been in the UK and many countries for a few years now,also at Singapore airport ,it's all part of cutting back on staff and human contact ,scan and computer system handles it all.
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Gary ********
@Jason *****
 yes I understand how it works but I'd rather have the stamps, otherwise I have no record.
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Jason ********
@Gary *******
 with face recognition son.
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Gary ********
Jason Stuart, that's it, ad hominem when you know you're wrong. Infant-troll. Fake account with ONE friend.
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Gary ********
@Jason *******
 so, child, if they stop and question you based on your book, they would need a computer to reconcile the electronic files with the stamps. Last time (just a few weeks ago). They had no computer. Don't be condescending.
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Jason ********
@Gary *******
 sorry Gary you were never the smartest kid at school either.

They don’t reconcile anything, the agent manually checks the stamped in date and check out date.

They always HAVE a computer to take fingerprints and a photo before you leave.

Stop lying about having no computer.
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Gary ********
@Jason *******
 ignorant and arrogant go together as usual. The four agents that took me and another person aside had no computer.
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Jason ********
@Gary *******
 your American sir, don’t try and understand. It’s for your own good.
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Sebastián ******
Welcome to the digital paperless world
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Dirk ************
ORIGINAL POSTER
Thank you all. 🙏
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Barry *********
Our passports were stamped on entry to Thailand (Phuket) and again on exit today.

There were no e-gates though.
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Terence *********
Yes...no more exit stamps with e gates..Just got back and re-entry physically stamped back until end October 2025..(have a Multi-Ex/Re.)
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Nathan **********
I didn't get stamp leaving thailand or going in and out of Australia it's normal saves pages for your next travel
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@Nathan *********
 been common practice in Australia for years hey
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Nathan **********
@Brett ****
 yeah mate for the price of the passport can't afford to waste pages on stamps
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Stu *********
@Bä ***
 isn't that a nice, neat looking stamp on page. On mine I think they try to use a whole page every time for just 1 stamp 🤣
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James ********
Automatic gates? No problem! Your details of exiting thailand have been recorded on immagrations system
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Jason *******
This is what concerns me about using automated service
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Jim ***********
Left a month ago lady said use self scan. I said I have a visa need stamped out , she agreed. Used immigration person instead self scan.
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Wayne *********
@Jim **********
 I have a visa and always use the self scan. I leave and come back every month and not had any issues about self scan out.
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Wayne ********
@Wayne ********
 so are you on multiple entry visa or are you on reentry permit?
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Wayne *********
@Wayne *******
 as already said I am on a multiple entry visa
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@Wayne ********
 sorry didn’t see that when I asked the question a few minutes ago
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@Wayne ********
 wasn't sure what would have happened use scan, said to lady she agreed I should get stamped out.
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Wayne *********
@Jim **********
 If you need re-entry permit maybe but I don't as my visa is multiple entry
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@Wayne ********
 ok I'm same Multi . Didn't want risk anything was only a 9 day visit back UK
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Wayne *********
@Jim **********
 I come and go every 2 weeks to Australia
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Ralph *******
Not a problem.
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John ********
No
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Apokpa ********
@John *******
 Welcome to Old Cave My Nigga
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Brett *****
@John *******
 yes research the changes
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John ********
@Brett ****
Last departed in May, normal immigration procedure, got an exit stamp.

So in February upon my return, I most likely will use the newly installed automated facilities.

Don't need to research, just go with flow...and learn along the way.
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David *********
It’s normal now yes
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Brandon ************
If you used the automatic gates then yes it's normal
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@Brandon ***********
Is this at the Bangkok and Chiang Mai airports now?
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Brandon ************
@Michael *********
 I'm not sure where it's at. But it's only for exit and not for entry yet.
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