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What are the reasons for differing entry processes at Thai airports compared to Australia and New Zealand?
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The discussion revolves around the differing entry processes at Thai airports compared to Australia and New Zealand, with comments on discrimination, passport perks, and the technology used in immigration gates. Participants share their experiences and opinions on the treatment of Australians and New Zealanders in Thailand, mentioning the challenges and confusion around entry requirements.
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John ********
So what no other reason than to support the thai people errrrr
Kyle ********
I wonder what the logic of the gates is for deciding if someone can enter Thailand or not?
Steven ***************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Brett ********
. Buy her one of these for her birthday.Graeme **********
Hmmmmm?
Brett *********
@Graeme *********
I don't want to add any more confusion to the equation 555 after 4 trips to Oz she still asks me why she can come through the automated but I can't go through autogates in Thailand.Graeme **********
@Brett ********
you can ask for a stamp. Gov employees often need details of travel for security clearances and the easiest way is to just look at the departure and entry stamps in a passport.Dave *******
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smellBrett *********
Same as Australia. Wife is pissed off at not having stamps in visa from Aus or HKG 555
Steven ***************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Kyle *******
. Correct visa (if needed ) . No criminal warrants. No red flags.All stored in the microchip inside your passport including your biometrics.
Any issues and you are denied and sent to normal queue.
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ORIGINAL POSTERMight have something to do with Aus and NZ having them for years that ANY person with an e passport can use to enter.. including Thais.
Adelaide Int Airport has 3 and they only have less than 1000 entries a day.. what's Suvarnibuhms excuse??
Adelaide Int Airport has 3 and they only have less than 1000 entries a day.. what's Suvarnibuhms excuse??
Steven ***************
ORIGINAL POSTERYep. And according to Trump, Murica had them in 1775.... one hundred plus years before the first airplane flight... nice try
Keith *********
@Steven **************
Australia has airports?Reply to
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John *********
Great! I once was kinda ashamed to be Aussie but today I am thankful. We are a weird mob but good guys. So are Kiwis! But them Pommies are a worry.
It is not discrimination to judge people on behaviour. It is common sense. I like Thai people! 12 years here I have always been treated well.
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It is not discrimination to judge people on behaviour. It is common sense. I like Thai people! 12 years here I have always been treated well.
Graeme **********
@Keith ********
and which god forsaken pommy shit hole do you come from?Steven ***************
ORIGINAL POSTEROh look everyone !
Someone rattled the Seppos cage 👆
Someone rattled the Seppos cage 👆
Graeme **********
@Keith ********
you’re a wankerKeith *********
What do Australians put in their pocket but the British throw away?
Snot!
Snot!
Keith *********
@Graeme *********
Why?Graeme **********
@John ********
WTF.....I've always been proud to be AussieReply to
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Vlurx *******
More bad guys in
Michael ********
@Varun ******
why lots of countries do this just travelled brisbane to singapore and both countries automatic although its all passports with biometric chips not a specific countryGraeme **********
@Varun ******
Guarantee you that more Indians per head of capita are kicked out of Thailand than Aussies or Kiwis combined. I’ve been approached many times in Bangers by your dodgy mates on the street trying to flog fake watches. Work permits........don’t think so. So pull ya head in mate.Graeme **********
@Varun ******
how is that?Reply to
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Robert *******
More discrimination.
Graeme **********
@Robert ******
bad mood? Hemorrhoids playing up?Reply to
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