An officer demonstrates a digital information kiosk to visitors seeking consular services at the temporary passport office in Bangkok's MBK Centre. (Photo: Varuth Hirunyatheb)The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will roll out the first automatic kiosk for passport renewal to reduce the risk of coronavirus being transmitted through human contact by the end of next month. Chatri Archjananun, director-general of the Department of Consular Affairs, said the first kiosk for passport extension will be launched on Jan 29 at MBK Centre. "The Foreign Ministry has found that 13,241 Thais would like to return home in January (220 by land and 13,021 by air). When asked by the Bangkok Post whether vaccination will be provided to them, he said the Foreign Ministry is discussing the matter with Myanmar authorities.

Source: Bangkok Post December 30, 2020 23:18 UTC