Will I have issues at immigration without an exit stamp after using e-gates in Thailand?

May 27, 2024
6 months ago
David *******
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Hello.

Used the e-gates for the first time when leaving Suvarnabhumi last week. Now I don't have an exit stamp (30 day visa). I expect it will be okay when I come back in November but has anybody else been in the same position and experienced difficulties at immigration?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The use of automated e-gates when leaving Thailand means that obtaining an exit stamp is no longer necessary. While most people report that not having an exit stamp does not pose a problem, some individuals have experienced brief questioning by immigration officers upon re-entry. However, it generally seems that immigration officials are aware of the automated system and handle these situations accordingly.
Jo **********
When I left last week there were no automated gates
Keith ******
@Jo *********
there are 2 on the far right right after you go down the escalators and turn right towards foreign passport sign
Jo **********
@Keith *****
ok make sense as I went through fast track on the left side
Keith ******
I got queried why I had no exit stamp when i returned last time.

I explained I used auto gates when I left and he went and asked his boss then let me in.
Bart **************
@Keith *****
lol, typical first working day thing 😅

Many first working days from immigrations officers.
Bart **************
They too know that there are now automated exit gates.
Stuart *********
There is no need for exit stamps these days. It won’t be an issue.
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