The Government decided to stop requiring visitors to enter and exit by road without filling out declarations to limit overcrowding and overcrowding.
The government has approved the decision and the Interior Ministry will make a specific announcement within a week, the Bangkok Post reported today.
According to Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha, eliminating the requirement to fill out entry and exit declaration forms will help tourists feel more comfortable when visiting the country. At the same time, this also reduces crowding and congestion at airports in the past time because passengers have to gather to fill out declarations and check-in procedures. Thailand also saves about 45.5 million baht in printing costs of about 65 million declaration forms a year, according to deputy government spokesman Traisuree Taisaranakul.
Since 2017, Thai people when leaving and entering the country have not needed to fill out a declaration. Pictured are tourists at Suvarnabhumi Airport on June 9. Photo: Bangkok Post
Ms. Traisuree Taisaranakul also said that foreign visitors entering Thailand by land or sea are still required to fill out a form. Border police can still collect arrival data through biometric systems at airports. Other travel data may be collected from airlines.
However, this is only temporary. The authorities will monitor and evaluate the results of the declaration as well as the problems that arise. Depending on the specific situation, the government will amend the regulations, especially in case they cannot trace the visitors.
