Hal65 Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 I read it's now standard procedure for immigration to fingerprint everyone entering Thailand, is that true? Do they use it in a sophisticated way (eg to see who's been stacking visas and switching passports) or is it just for spotting criminals? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sanemax Posted April 24, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted April 24, 2019 No, it isnt standard procedure to fingerprint arrivals to Thailand 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HampiK Posted April 24, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted April 24, 2019 They have installed the Fingerprint readers at the Airport. But not use them yet. I guess in the future they will change to use them. On the Reader it's written you should put 4 fingers on the reader. I just used the Airport Today so can tell for sure that they not are used yet. I just back from Taiwan, and there you use the Fingerprint to exit the country. No passport or anything else needed. Very easy. On entry in the country you show of course Passport and give Fingerprints. But therefore the exit is very easy and fast ???? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josephbloggs Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 1 hour ago, HampiK said: They have installed the Fingerprint readers at the Airport. But not use them yet. I guess in the future they will change to use them. On the Reader it's written you should put 4 fingers on the reader. I just used the Airport Today so can tell for sure that they not are used yet. I just back from Taiwan, and there you use the Fingerprint to exit the country. No passport or anything else needed. Very easy. On entry in the country you show of course Passport and give Fingerprints. But therefore the exit is very easy and fast ???? Standard in Singapore too on the way in and the way out. Japan also. And undoubtedly dozens of other countries. Hopefully this helps speed things up here. Although four fingers is unusual, never come across that before. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hal65 Posted April 25, 2019 Author Share Posted April 25, 2019 If this is for tracking visas better I assume many board members including myself may soon have issues. I have a few too many tourist and ED visas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaiLai Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 8 hours ago, josephbloggs said: Standard in Singapore too on the way in and the way out. Japan also. And undoubtedly dozens of other countries. Hopefully this helps speed things up here. Although four fingers is unusual, never come across that before. Left Japan 4 days ago, no finger prints taken - Narita airport. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittenKong Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 (edited) 8 hours ago, josephbloggs said: Standard in Singapore too on the way in and the way out. Japan also. And undoubtedly dozens of other countries. They definitely took mine on arrival in the USA last year, even though I was on a two-year e-Visa that I had already used once before so they already had all my details on their computer. The scanner was at each immigration desk, and that was for four fingers too. No fingerprints on leaving though. Edited April 25, 2019 by KittenKong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graemeaylward Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Is it four fingers or forefingers? :-)Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post faraday Posted April 25, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted April 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, graemeaylward said: Is it four fingers or forefingers? ???? Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Middle finger I think.... 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Mcseismic Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 44 minutes ago, JaiLai said: Left Japan 4 days ago, no finger prints taken - Narita airport. Done on entry, both at Haneda and Narita. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaiLai Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Done on entry, both at Haneda and Narita.Yeah right, my badSent from my iPhone using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 6 hours ago, Hal65 said: If this is for tracking visas better I assume many board members including myself may soon have issues. I have a few too many tourist and ED visas They keep track of you without fingerprints. New and old passport are linked nowadays. Be very sure immigration knows exactly how many days you spent in Thailand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masuk Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 5 hours ago, JaiLai said: Yeah right, my bad Sent from my iPhone using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Also routine for the Philippines and China. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhornblower Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Had Yai airport was using them at the end of March. Flew out and flew back in 4 days later and fingerprinted going out and coming back. I believe it is only a matter of time before it is rolled out through the whole country. It is 4 fingers of both hands and left and right thumb prints. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post natway09 Posted April 25, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted April 25, 2019 What does it matter ? Something to hide ?If it speeds things up, great 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve73 Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 If the finger-print scanners recognizes you as a persona non gratis will they apply 50,000 volts to deny you entry..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JaiLai Posted April 25, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted April 25, 2019 What does it matter ? Something to hide ?If it speeds things up, greatHow on earth will it speed things up?Sent from my iPhone using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJRS1301 Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 9 minutes ago, steve73 said: If the finger-print scanners recognizes you as a persona non gratis will they apply 50,000 volts to deny you entry..? Only if you are very Lucky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJRS1301 Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Malaysia uses them, easy as. I thought I was required at Swamy when I left in January, maybe it was some other airport on entry or exit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chai19 Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 WIth so many scams No give my hans Let place bans Never been a criminal before and not about to start now Incapable of managing ….. so how can they manage this AND what protection if the can't …. NONE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Christmas13 Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 will it apply to me as well since I haven't been in Thailand for 1 year just coming for a holiday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Mcseismic Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 7 minutes ago, White Christmas13 said: will it apply to me as well since I haven't been in Thailand for 1 year just coming for a holiday Yes. Everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
from the home of CC Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 good, less fake passports in the long run.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgdanson Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 7 hours ago, graemeaylward said: Is it four fingers or forefingers? ???? Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect No, because you only have two forefingers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaanbiker Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 8 hours ago, graemeaylward said: Is it four fingers or forefingers? ???? Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect It's for fingers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knocker33 Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 8 hours ago, graemeaylward said: Is it four fingers or forefingers? ???? Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Or four candles. For the two Ronnie's fans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnx355 Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 4 hours ago, captainhornblower said: Had Yai airport was using them at the end of March. Flew out and flew back in 4 days later and fingerprinted going out and coming back. I believe it is only a matter of time before it is rolled out through the whole country. It is 4 fingers of both hands and left and right thumb prints. Most countries in SE Asia usually scan the two index fingers. A lot quicker than all fingers like in the USA. I guess with full fingers it will be probably integrated to their police database as police department scan all fingers. Nothing to speed up the process. Do not forget in Thailand Immigration is under the Royal Police Dept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshboy454 Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Flew in to Chiang Rai from Singapore 2 weeks ago. All four fingers and thumb scanned both hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkerry Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 22 hours ago, josephbloggs said: Standard in Singapore too on the way in and the way out. Japan also. And undoubtedly dozens of other countries. Malaysia as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phetphet Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 They were using them for exit through immigration from Samui in February. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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