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Thailand‘s Department of Consular Affairs has introduced biometric e-passports and AI-powered consular applications.
Below is a list of the e-services that the Department of Consular Affairs have launched:
- E-passports. The star of the show is the e-passport, boasting biometrics galore – facial images, fingerprints, and iris scans, all in line with international standards.
- E-visa. With an online system already rocking 38 offices in 23 countries, it is expanding to 11 more offices across 9 countries. The application also features 15 languages.
- E-legislation. The e-legalisation system not only certifies documents electronically but also uses hologram stickers to fend off any forgery mischief.
- E-help. The E-help system lets users request assistance online during global disasters or violent situations, ensuring a swift response from the authorities.
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