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Where can I find the manual immigration counter at Suvarnabhumi Airport for a departure stamp?
Apr 5, 2026
25 days ago
Kjell ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERHi all. I'm leaving Thailand from Suvarnabhumi for the first time since they started with the electronic passport reader system. It's important for me to get the departure stamp in the passport, and I understand there is still a counter where immigration handle passports manually. Can anyone tell me where this counter is? Thanks.
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The user is seeking information on the location of a manual immigration counter at Suvarnabhumi Airport for obtaining a departure stamp in their passport. Several commenters confirm that there are manned counters next to the automated passport readers in the departure section, offering assistance for those needing a physical stamp.
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Stamps in your passport are going the way of buggy whips. I was just in Singapore and there was no stamping.
Phil ********
Officers are sat on the left and E-gates are on the right.
I flew out last night.
I flew out last night.
Incognia **********
Don mueang i didnt see autogate.But Suvarnabhumi go up escalator.And go down escalator and turn left.If you turn right will be immigration stamp.If turn left will be only face scan and out from Autogate.You can choose which one you want
Todd *********
It’s not important to get the stamp. At all
Scott *******
In recent months, I have been required to photo copy my visa stamp for two different companies outwith Thailand. So is that not important to me? 🤔🤣
Todd *********
Scott Blair that’s simply false
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Kjell ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERTodd McGowan OK? how do you know?
Scott *******
To you
Todd *********
Scott Blair to anyone
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Paisarn ******************
Please note that other Thai government agencies don’t have access to the immigration system, including the MOFA and Thai embassies abroad. So if they want the data on your previous stays in Thailand for any official purposes (for example, visa application abroad, tax, work permits, etc.), you may want to have the stamps…
Bent *************
Why do you need a stamp?
Scott *******
Proof of exiting the country, that everyone can see.
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Kim *****
Next to auto gates
Alan ******
There will be attendants at auto stations so just ask them.. couldn't get a read on my passport so mine was done manually and stamped.
Andrew ***********
Don't need a physical stamp. It'll immediately be in the system.
Alan *********
Next to the electronic gates
Somchai ***********
It's next to the . One or two open. I always like a stamp . That was 5 days ago
Sean *********
I went through immigration last time and passport would go through electronically, so went to immigration officer. I didn't get a stamp, just looked at passport and let me through
Michael ********
Yes when i was paid through UK accountants like the exit stamps for dates as you dont get an entry stamp into UK. (Boarding passes also help)
Steve ********
FFS
Lawrence *********
When you leave, you go through customs and they stamp you they. They want to make sure you're not overstaying. If you do, they can fine you.So they'll always give you that stamp.If you overstay you gotta pay.
Incognia **********
Lawrence D Jahn If overstay autogate already doesnt let you out facescan
Lawrence *********
Incognia Sentante I see thank you
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Lynnette *******
Lawrence D Jahn you go through immigration first, before any customs.
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Graham ******
No reply and "Kjell isn't a member of Thailand Visa Advice | DTV | Retirement & More." so don't waste your time folks
Alan ********
Graham Seal He just replied an hour ago (17 hours after your comment), but I think he has his answer by now.
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Gregory *********
I guess you may need a reentry permit? Is that what you are asking for?
Kjell ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERGregory Kleiman No. I have been travelling in and out of Thailand for 44 years, so I am well aware of all necessary documents. I need a departure stamp in my passport for tax matters in my home country.
Gregory *********
Kjell Stoveland ok thanks for the clarification. That is a rare but important issue. You need to find a manual immigration counter. Ask an immigration officer before you leave.
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Greg ***********
inside every departure section at the Suvarnabhumi Airport, there are still manned desks next to the automated departure machines, where you can get a physical departure-stamp in your passport.
Brook ********
Why do you think it’s important for you to get the departure stamp?
Barath *******
Brook Powers when one renews certain documents, the relevant authority require proof of passport pages with stamps.
Tore *********
Brook Powers needed when requesting Thai Tax residency certificate for example. And proving non tax liability in home country. But can be many reasons
Proficien**********
Tore Valberg it does not matter where he has been. What matters is that he was outside the country he wants to claim non tax residency for. Thai stamp is irrelevant then. As it will be shown in that country systems when he left and when he returned. Where he was is irrelevant.
Ricardo **********
Tore Valberg oh crap. Is that a thing?
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Brook ********
Not nosey.
I’ve been very successful in business by asking why.
Many people make false assumptions and think they know the right questions.
I like to provide solutions.
I’ve been very successful in business by asking why.
Many people make false assumptions and think they know the right questions.
I like to provide solutions.
Peter ***********
Brook Powers
Well looking below: the OP explained why, and you have provided….no solution.
Nosey
Well looking below: the OP explained why, and you have provided….no solution.
Nosey
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Greg ***********
Brook Powers you never know, he might need a physical proof for an authority in his home country that he had spent XYZ days in Thailand - for example for taxation purposes !
Scott *******
Someone that understands 👏🏻 well done. Twice in the last year or so I have had to photo copy my stamp to prove I was in Thailand.
Brook ********
Greg Alexander for IRS you just need to keep a location log.
Ivan ************
Brook OP is Norwegian
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Tom ********
It's to the right of the automatic passport readers.
Jeffrey *****
The less stamps the better. I hate filling out a book years before they expire
Dan *****
@Jeffrey ****
he didn't asked what you hate or dislike 🤔Jeffrey *****
Dan Dan funny how I didn't ask you. But here you are.
First time on the internet?? 😂🙄
First time on the internet?? 😂🙄
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Vincent **********
@Jeffrey ****
moi aussi ça m'inquiète car a cause de mon avion annulé j'ai eu une extension de 60 jours mais j'ai utilisé que 2 semaines en trouvant un autre avion, du coups je me dis qu'il voyent pas qu'on a pas profité de rester sur toute la durée car pas de tampon !Reply to
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Jeffrey *****
Why?
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James ************
They are next to the automatic machines. Can't miss them.
Ian ********
Straight after passport control, after you pass through the electronic gates
Nick *******
you can see the counters next to automated gates. why do you need a stamp??
Somchai ***********
@Nick ******
maybe he is old skool like myself. It's official.Somchai ***********
Keep someone in a job also
Markie ******
Somchai Redbridge those jobs are going around the world. Singapore uses facial recognition no need for passports.
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Tore *********
@Nick ******
can be many reasons. But makes it easier when applying Tax Residency certificate. Without exit stamps its a annoying trip to immigration later.Reply to
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