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Immigration expands automatic passport channel eligibility for foreigners
A new Immigration Bureau order expands eligibility for foreigners to use automatic passport control (Auto Channel) at Thailand's international airports and land borders. Effective 24 August 2026, the rule now allows all foreign passport holders with a re-entry permit to use the automated gates on arrival and departure, in addition to previous categories like permanent residents and visa-exempt nationals.
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