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.

 

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TOP Picture: Siam Rath

Their shirts aren't tight enough....!

But in 30 seconds how can they apply the strictly check of the incoming foreigners as the immigration is told to do so now??

How do they pass a fitness test? 

Who on earth goes to Thailand in the rainy season in summer in the first place ?

 

Captions please.....

So they will scrutinize them more closely, but do it in only 30 seconds!  😋

More Generals at the meeting than there are officers out working the desks

4 hours ago, SingAPorn said:

Who on earth goes to Thailand in the rainy season in summer in the first place ?

 

It is actually cooler because of the cloud cover. It isn't raining every day nor all day.

4 hours ago, brianthainess said:

Captions please.....

If you're happy and you know it clap your hands ...rpt.

9 hours ago, webfact said:

Suvarnabhumi Airport immigration officials inspected readiness as the summer approaches.

Tinky Winky , Po , Laa-Laa , and Dipsy the Tele [Airport] Tubbies strike again.

1 minute ago, Denim said:

If you're happy and you know it clap your hands ...rpt.

I was thinking "and this was the size of just one of her breasts" the other guy looks very doubtful though.

So, they got a good kick up the backside by the PM. I bet nobody was fired. Nothing will happen until they start putting real people in charge and bin their buddies. This shouldn't be a jobs for the boy's post.

7 minutes ago, moe666 said:

It is actually cooler because of the cloud cover. It isn't raining every day nor all day.

Wrong, temp much the same most of the year, the clouds trap the heat and humidity,  and makes it miserable for most. Clouds might block light, but not the infrared rays, which cause heat. Science 101.

1 minute ago, Frankie baby said:

So, they got a good kick up the backside by the PM. I bet nobody was fired. Nothing will happen until they start putting real people in charge and bin their buddies. This shouldn't be a jobs for the boy's post.

As usual it will only last a few weeks, then back to normal, bit like the current air pollution,  it will be "fix" naturally... but return next season. 

9 hours ago, webfact said:

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin expressed concern about the upcoming influx of foreign visitors in the fourth quarter...

 

.... and WHO invited them to come ?

Nothing ever goes straight here . These people  have no plan . It is like a circus full of greedy clowns .

They can do it, there just has to be focus and motivation. I've seen amazing diligence and efficiency on the part of Thai people, yes, even in government agencies. Look at how they handled Covid. Like clockwork, and one of the safest countries in the world right out of the starting gate. 

5 hours ago, SingAPorn said:

Who on earth goes to Thailand in the rainy season in summer in the first place ?

 

 

Revamp the entire immigration; unload 90% of all those forms, forget about blue-inked signatures on photocopies etc. etc. etc. It is tedious, repetitive and - in some cases - rather insulting by immigration officers who cannot even speak English. I mean, who seeks the services of the immigration - Thai citizen for one are not among them! 

Last Saturday  9h30 am I was out in about 4minute.  Security and immigration  well done 

6 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

But in 30 seconds how can they apply the strictly check of the incoming foreigners as the immigration is told to do so now??

He has to be seen to be doing something with-out knowing how to do it. that's why most (if not all) of everything he does contradicts everything he says.

5 hours ago, SingAPorn said:

Who on earth goes to Thailand in the rainy season in summer in the first place ?

 

One day you may come to realise Spring and Autumn are not in the vocabulary, only summer and winter.

Songkran is not seen to be in the winter.

5 hours ago, SingAPorn said:

Who on earth goes to Thailand in the rainy season in summer in the first place ?

 

Summer has already started in Thailand. Summer is March, April & May. Rainy season is from June to October/November.

1 minute ago, bbi1 said:

Summer has already started in Thailand. Summer is March, April & May. Rainy season is from June to October/November.

Who on earth comes in March, April, May?  Too hot, too polluted.   Rainy season & cool season are the best 🙂

1 minute ago, Yorkshire Tea said:

Who on earth comes in March, April, May?  Too hot, too polluted.   Rainy season & cool season are the best 🙂

People should avoid coming to Thailand during summer and the rainy season as we've got members complaining about it. Better still, everyone should avoid Thailand completely as all year round it's too hot and too polluted 🙂

10 hours ago, webfact said:

Thavisin visited the immigration area unannounced and expressed dissatisfaction with certain operational aspects, particularly immigration processes.

He found out that when the "rubber meets the road," there's a cliff. Successful administration is more than a hope. 

6 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

But in 30 seconds how can they apply the strictly check of the incoming foreigners as the immigration is told to do so now??

That’s in the past already forgotten 

Promises, promises (only to be broken later). 

1 hour ago, Sydebolle said:

Revamp the entire immigration; unload 90% of all those forms, forget about blue-inked signatures on photocopies etc. etc. etc. It is tedious, repetitive and - in some cases - rather insulting

 

Entering the country as a tourist at the airport - which is what is under discussion here - does not involve any forms or signatures.

 

2nd BiB from right: Who took the cookies?!

3rd one: Not me!