Phuket Airport to open 13 automated passport lanes June 13

Thairath•Politics•4d ago

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Phuket Airport is enhancing passenger processing by launching 13 automated passport control lanes on June 13 to alleviate congestion and improve efficiency during peak travel periods.

•Phuket Airport will launch 13 automated passport control lanes on June 13.
•The initiative aims to address passenger congestion and improve processing efficiency.
•The government has clarified that no additional fees are charged for expedited passage.

Overview

•On June 3, 2026, the Assistant Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office revealed plans for Phuket Airport.
•Phuket Airport is preparing to open 13 automated passport control lanes.
•The automated passport control lanes are officially scheduled to open on June 13.
•The opening of automated lanes is to address congestion and increase efficiency for passengers, especially during peak flight times.
•The Assistant Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office stated that services at Phuket Airport's immigration are under official standards with no policy for extra fees.
•The Assistant Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office emphasized that Phuket Airport focuses on convenience, speed, and safety.
•Passengers at Phuket Airport will experience faster passport control processes and reduced waiting times.
•The increased efficiency aims to support the growth of passenger and tourist volume through Phuket Airport.

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Key Quotes

Assistant Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office

"Services at the immigration checkpoint, Phuket Airport, are under the procedures and standards of relevant government agencies, and there is no policy to collect additional fees for preferential passage."

การให้บริการในพื้นที่ด่านตรวจคนเข้าเมือง ท่าอากาศยานภูเก็ตอยู่ภายใต้ขั้นตอนและมาตรฐานของหน่วยงานภาครัฐที่เกี่ยวข้อง และไม่มีนโยบายเรียกเก็บค่าบริการเพิ่มเติมเพื่อให้ได้รับสิทธิพิเศษในการผ่านขั้นตอนตรวจคนเข้าเมือง

Key Entities

Place

Phuket Airport(สนามบินภูเก็ต)ℹ️

The airport that will implement automated passport control lanes.

Person

Ms. Ploytal Talaksaengchan(นางสาวพลอยทะเล ลักษมีแสงจันทร์)

Assistant Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office who made the announcement about Phuket Airport.

Organization

Government(รัฐบาล)ℹ️

The administrative body overseeing the implementation of efficiency measures at Phuket Airport.

Phuket Airport Immigration Checkpoint(ด่านตรวจคนเข้าเมือง ท่าอากาศยานภูเก็ต)

The immigration authority at Phuket Airport responsible for passenger clearance.