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As Thailand embarks on this transformation, it would be interesting to watch how it navigates the challenges and opportunities that come with becoming an aviation powerhouse.
Thailand is looking to streamline its air travel experience. Beginning Friday, domestic travelers would be able to breeze through airport checkpoints through Thailand's new biometric facial recognition system. By December 1, this technology is expected to be extended to international travelers, helping them bypass traditional ID checks throughout their journey.
This service will be debuting at 6 major airports in the country, including Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang, Chiang Mai, Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai, Phuket, and Hat Yai airports.
The concept is similar to DigiYatra, India’s airport entry system that uses facial recognition. However, in India it is yet to be implemented for international travel.
Through this, Thailand's aviation authority — Airports of Thailand (AOT) said it looks to modernize its aviation infrastructure, cut processing times, and improve the overall p