Use Suvarnabhumi Airport’s Automated Channels for Foreigners

The Immigration Bureau (IB) announced that Suvarnabhumi International Airport’s automated channels are now accessible to foreigners to alleviate congestion for outbound travel. This decision, effective from December 15, aligns with the Prime Minister’s directive, enforced by Srettha Thavasin, to enhance the outbound immigration system.

The move is aimed at reducing the density of passengers who need to rush to catch their flights, echoing the government’s tourism promotion policy.

The 61 year old Thai prime minister had previously given orders during a sub-committee meeting related to tourism at Suvarnabhumi Airport. This move was implemented before his departure to attend the APEC meeting in San Francisco, USA, in mid-November this year.

Today, Lieutenant Police General Itthiphon Itthisanronnachai, Chief of the Immigration Bureau, divulged that the IB has developed an…