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Will there be immigration checks on domestic flights from Bangkok to Nakhon Si Thammarat in Thailand?

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Hi everyone, I am currently in Thailand on a DTV and need to travel domestically for a friend's family funeral. I am planning to fly from Bangkok to Nakhon Si Thammarat. Since I've read a lot about which airports are 'safer' for immigration checkpoints, I wanted to double-check: will there be any issues or visa scrutiny at the domestic terminals or at the Nakhon Si Thammarat airport? Do domestic flights face any immigration checks at all, or is it just standard ID verification? Thanks in advance!
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When flying domestically within Thailand, such as from Bangkok to Nakhon Si Thammarat, there are no immigration checks. Passengers only undergo standard airport security and ID verification, where passengers must show their boarding pass along with an ID (such as a passport or Thai ID). Therefore, travelers with a tourist visa or legal status in Thailand can travel without concerns about visa scrutiny at domestic terminals.
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Wannikea *********
As a seasoned world traveller I'm sure you know only airports with a L in their name are being scrutinized heavily by immigration. But this policy might change for people with black clothing in their checked luggage.
Elías ********
You don't pass Immigration when flying domestically
EfficientD**********
Go via cambodia ka
Phil ******
Phil ******
No immigration @mate
Toni *******
Toni *******
This anonymous trolling has got out of hand in the group :( its like the admins dont care because they choose to allow these posts :(
Josephine ********
Josephine ********
Sorry for your loss and for your friend family. For domestic flights in Thailand there is no immigration check at all. Bangkok to Nakhon Si Thammarat is inside the country so you will not see visa check. They will only check your passport or Thai ID to match your boarding pass.

At domestic terminal you go through normal security and ID check. At Nakhon Si Thammarat airport you will just walk out to baggage, no immigration desk. The talk about safe airports is only for international entry, not for domestic travel.

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Za *******
Za *******
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Michael *******
Michael *******
The airport at Nakhon Si Thammarat only has the usual staff you would expect for airport security. The only travel document they check is your boarding pass.
Tod *********
Tod *********
Just to clue you in. ...

You don't go thru passport control/immigrations for domestic flights :O

You only do that for international flights
Outgoing*********
Outgoing*********
There is no immigration to clear domestically.

Have you really never flown in country anywhere??
Michael ********
Michael ********
How many times have you been to Thailand

Have you ever traveled in Thailand before
Cliff *********
Cliff *********
ID only
Brilliant*********
Brilliant*********
Non what so ever.. usual security check points

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