Watch this concise guide to the immigration e-gates at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, including who may be eligible and what travellers should know before flying.

Video by Cal / The Bangkok Guide on YouTube. Uploaded 2026-09-19.

Read the full, dated guide to the current BKK and DMK e-gate rules →

Thailand visitor permit stamp slip issued at Bangkok Airport after passing through an automated immigration gate
This is what the new entry documents look like when you pass through the automated immigration gates at Bangkok Airport. They replace the traditional passport stamp, but they come with the same practical problem as the old TM6 arrival cards: they are not attached to the passport and can easily fall out or get lost.

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Once you understand the airport process, these practical guides help you prepare for the wider journey and your time in Hua Hin.

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