What is the current entry procedure for foreigners at The Government Complex in Thailand?

Government Complex Immigration Procedures Passport Scanning Thai Visa Security Checks Entry Requirements

Sep 26, 2017

7 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Not sure when this began, sometime within the last 30 days, but now when you enter Building B at The Government Complex there is an officer who scans your passport with a computer before you go through the metal detector, instead of signing in the book.  Thai citizens show their National I.D. Card.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Recently, the entry procedure at Building B of The Government Complex has changed. Now, officers scan the passports of foreigners before passing through the metal detector, a procedure that some users note was not in place for them during earlier visits. Some commenters reported never having to sign in or show their passports at all. The discussion raises concerns about what to do if a foreigner does not have their passport with them, with suggestions that a photo ID might suffice.

Stephen ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

It was about 10 a.m. When I got there. I'm surprised to see people say they never had to sign in, because I always had to, which included writing down your passport number.

To clarify further, this was at the door where the shuttle bus drops you off. I didn't think to check the other entrance to see if it was the same.

7 years ago

Robert ********

I've been going to DMCW for several years now for my 90 day extensions and while I've seen the book right after the x-ray machine, but never been asked to sign in, although I do see other foreigners doing so, they simply wave me by. Sometimes the machine is not working and I just walk through and go on my way.

7 years ago

Jan **********

On September 19 at 06:50 none

7 years ago

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Jan **********

Tod *********

Wow, maybe they didn't have it going yet :O

I get out there around 5:30-5:45 AM to get in line :/ .

Still it shouldn't be too hard for people to do seeing as the ONLY foreigners I ever see out there are in that building FOR the immigration office and you need your passport for that..

(y) Thanx, good to know.

7 years ago

Adam ***********

I was there on the 13th to get an extension - same experience as the OP - they scanned my passport on the way in. Wasn't required to sign in; I've never done that.

7 years ago

Jan **********

Was there last Tuesday, no passport scan, no sign-in, no bag X-ray check

7 years ago

Robert ********

Sometimes the x-ray machine is "OOO" :-)

7 years ago

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Robert ********

Tod *********

Which begs the question, what if you don't have your passport on you?

I go out there a LOT and unless I'm doin' visa stuff for myself I never have my passport with me..

7 years ago

Adam ***********

I guess any photo ID would suffice.

7 years ago

Robert ********

Scan someone else's? ;-)

7 years ago

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Robert ********

Tod *********

I was there last week and they didn't do that. What time of the day was this?

7 years ago