Police General Kittirat inspects immigration at Suvarnabhumi Airport.

Bangkok, Police General Kittirat, Police Commander-in-Chief, inspected Immigration at Suvarnabhumi Airport, revealing that Immigration has reduced service procedures and improved the system. Ready to accommodate foreigners during the summer From the case on February 24, 2024, Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister, traveled to Suvarnabhumi Airport without prior notice. and found that he was still dissatisfied with his work at some points along with emphasizing that officials should go down and inspect during periods of heavy passenger traffic and find ways to reduce service hours at various points. Today (March 25, 2024) at 3:00 p.m., Pol. Gen. Kitrat Panphet, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Police Commander's School, along with Pol. Lt. Gen. .influence Itthisanronnachai, Commander-in-Chief of the Immigration Bureau, traveled to Suvarnabhumi Airport. To inspect the work of the Immigration officers to see if they have carried out the duties in accordance with the orders of the Prime Minister or not, as well a s to look at the problem conditions, especially during periods of heavy passenger traffic. to find urgent solutions From the investigation, it was found that Suvarnabhumi Immigration has reduced the passport screening process from the original 45-second entry time to now only 30 seconds due to some steps being reduced, such as canceling the boarding pass scan. Cancellation of writing flights and signing stamps, etc., and on departure, automatic passport screening machines or automatic channel machines are introduced to help in checking passports. Previously it took 40 seconds, now it takes only 20 seconds. In the case of heavy passenger traffic This may be caused by the case of flights flying in at the same time, such as 20-25 planes entering at the same time. If there are 200 passengers on each plane, there will be approximately 4,000-5,000 passengers in total, while the passenger space can accommodate only 2,000 people, which will require reinforcement. Officials Take extra shifts to fill the checkpoints. To help drain passengers more quickly. Currently, we have 200 additional immigration officers and will recruit 330 more, which we believe is sufficient to provide services. In addition, the Immigration Bureau has also improved the immigration system or the biometrics of its clients. Server and hardware updates To be more modern and efficient We are confident that there will definitely not be a system crash like in the past. Pol. Gen. Kitirath said that the Prime Minister is concerned. Especially in the 4th quarter, there will be a large influx of foreigners. Have all units prepare to support So today I came to check the problem condition. Ready to emphasize compliance and ensure that the Immigration Bureau is ready to provide services efficiently.- Source: Thai News Agency