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What can we expect from Thailand's upcoming Auto Gate system for immigration?
Thailand has sped up the Auto Gate rollout. Your days of seeing an immigration officer might be coming to an end
31 more nationalities are being added, with the rollout expected by the end of August. Returning visitors whose biometrics are already in the system should be able to head straight through the gates.
31 more nationalities are being added, with the rollout expected by the end of August. Returning visitors whose biometrics are already in the system should be able to head straight through the gates.
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Thailand is expanding its Auto Gate immigration system to include 31 new nationalities by the end of August, allowing returning visitors with biometrics already recorded to bypass immigration officers. While this upgrade aims to reduce waiting times at arrival, discussions among users raise questions about how entry durations will be determined, especially for long-stay visa holders and those eligible for visa exemptions. Some express skepticism about the efficiency of the new system, given past frustrations with immigration processes in Thailand.
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