In a bid to make travel more convenient, Thailand has implemented biometric verification across six major airports. This will help in fastening the immigration and boarding process. The new technology will come to use on December 1 for international flights and November 1 for domestic flights. This initiative, led by the Airport Authority of Thailand (AoT), comes forward as a significant move towards modernizing air travel and improving the travel experience for millions of visitors.
To avail this facility, travellers must be able to share their personal identification information at check-in counters or self-check-in kiosks. Once the Airport Authority of Thailand (AoT) has registered the flyers’ biometric information and travel itineraries, they can go from the baggage drop section to the boarding gate without having to show their boarding pass or even passports. However, it is important to note that only one trip is covered by this consent, and travelers needs to repeat the process for their next trip.
The travelers can also register their biometric information online during the check-in process. For those who prefer self-service options, the process is pretty easy – select your airline, enter your details on the online check-in page, and follow the instructions to enroll. By scanning your boarding pass barcode, uploading passport or ID information, and completing a facial scan, you can avoid manual checks.
As of now, the biometric technology has only been implemented at six major airports and it covers key travel hubs across Thailand. The airports are listed below:
- Suvarnabhumi International Airport
- Don Mueang International Airport
- Chiang Mai International Airport
- Mae Fah Luang/Chiang Rai International Airport
- Phuket International Airport
- Hat Yai International Airport
