Immigration chief orders inspection of Phuket Airport
Immigration chief orders inspection of Phuket Airport — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.
Thailand’s national immigration chief ordered a surprise inspection of Phuket International Airport on April 17, targeting passenger processing and staff performance. The operation aimed to assess the efficiency of immigration procedures at one of the country’s busiest gateways.
Focus on Processing Times and Security
Officials monitored passport control lanes to measure average wait times during peak arrival periods. They reviewed the deployment of automated e-gates and checked whether officers were following identification verification protocols.
The inspection included a walkthrough of secondary screening areas. Supervisors evaluated the handling of flagged passports and the coordination between immigration and airport security teams.
No significant delays or violations were reported during the visit. The chief instructed staff to maintain vigilance as Phuket expects increased tourist arrivals in the coming months.
Source: https://www.thephuketnews.com/immigration-chief-orders-inspection-of-phuket-airport-99926.php
