Suvarnabhumi Immigration Adjusts Procedures to Accommodate Foreign Visitors During Summer. On March 25th, Police Lieutenant General Kittirat Ratana, Deputy Director of the Airport Authority, along with other immigration officials, conducted an inspection. They assessed whether the Prime Minister's directives had been implemented and addressed any issues, particularly during peak passenger times, reported Siam Rath. ASEAN NOW 2024-03-26

 

Suvarnabhumi Airport immigration officials inspected readiness as the summer approaches. Following a recent incident on February 24th, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin visited the immigration area unannounced and expressed dissatisfaction with certain operational aspects, particularly immigration processes. He urged immigration authorities to assess peak passenger times and streamline services accordingly.

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On March 25th, Police Lieutenant General Kittirat Ratana, Deputy Director of the Airport Authority, along with other immigration officials, conducted an inspection. They assessed whether the Prime Minister's directives had been implemented and addressed any issues, particularly during peak passenger times, reported Siam Rath.

 

Kittirat Ratana reported adjustments in passport inspection processes at immigration counters, reducing entry time from 45 to 30 seconds. Automatic passport scanners now expedite the process in just 20 seconds.

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

In cases of heavy passenger traffic, additional immigration staff are deployed to assist, ensuring efficient service delivery.

 

Furthermore, infrastructure and biometric systems at immigration checkpoints have been upgraded to prevent system failures.

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin expressed concern about the upcoming influx of foreign visitors in the fourth quarter and emphasized preparedness across all immigration units.

 

Today's inspection reaffirmed the airport's commitment to efficient immigration service provision.

 

-- ASEAN NOW 2024-03-26