Olddaddy Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 Just watched a YouTube vid of a guy entering Thailand, I was surprised to see all the passengers lining up for the "Thai Pass" desk on exiting the plane and then having to line up at immigration. Only once have I used the "Fast track" service on arrival , that was around 2016 and it was great, unfortunately my budget needs to be spent on guys ,however if it's the case where the line up is full I may have to consider using the Fast track service again. They can pick you up in a golf buggy directly from the plane exit and drive you to the terminal exit and you actually go thru a different exit ,like a VIP section which was very fast as I was the only one . Unfortunately you still have to wait for your bags at the outside carousel Sorry I can't recall the cost now , I believe it was expensive then and I'm going back 5 or so years . But I hate lining up, and people pushing etc , has anyone been thru the airport lately both arriving & departing ? Watching a YouTube video a couple (backpackers) leaving for Manila showed the huge crowd lining up to departures , apparently it took them 2 hours !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 20 minutes ago, Olddaddy said: Unfortunately you still have to wait for your bags at the outside carousel That's usually been the case for me. Therefore, unless you travel with only cabin luggage, as one board esteemed member does, I don't see much value in paying for the fast channel, just to wait for my bag. I've also usually get through immigration in an acceptable time by walking very quickly to at least beat most people off my own plane and careful selection of lane at immigration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyhouston Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 'Fast Track' through Immigration (and security upon leaving the country), without the buggy, is available automatically to those of us of mature years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olddaddy Posted June 5, 2022 Author Share Posted June 5, 2022 7 minutes ago, billyhouston said: 'Fast Track' through Immigration (and security upon leaving the country), without the buggy, is available automatically to those of us of mature years. I didn't know that, is it the Airline or airport I contact , I probably dont need the buggy , I can still walk fast usually use the travelators, but I hated lining up, and if it's anything to go by watching the latest YouTube video of the airport I'd rather pay to get through than be stuck in a line for both Thai Pass and then moving into the immigration exit line I recall years ago there was a exit lane for senior citizens,not sure if they still have that . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez1980 Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 Here is the service. https://limousine.in.th/fast-track-immigration.php have used them many times and always spot on, for me worth money spent, especially the cart. Except one time my gate literally at immigration. The still whizzed through immigration and out, they did refund my cart fee very quickly. TMax and Olddaddy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterRS Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 10 hours ago, billyhouston said: 'Fast Track' through Immigration (and security upon leaving the country), without the buggy, is available automatically to those of us of mature years. 'Mature' in this case means 70 and over! There are various other groups who qualify such as business/first class passengers on most airlines (but not all and you'll probably need a card given out on board to qualify,) APEC Business Travel card holders etc. Olddaddy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMax Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 11 hours ago, z909 said: I've also usually get through immigration in an acceptable time by walking very quickly to at least beat most people off my own plane and careful selection of lane at immigration. I am much the same, walk very quickly and use the travelators to beat the others from my plane as well as many others but I find it frustrating when 2 or more people block the travelators and make it harder to get past. My last trip (so long ago now) I did my usual fast walk and just as I was getting to immigration I noticed a big crowd from another flight making their way to immigration, luckily for me I managed to arrive just in time to get in before them and save a lot of time. Londoner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinapu Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 14 hours ago, z909 said: Therefore, unless you travel with only cabin luggage, as one board esteemed member does.... And me too TMax 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusleaf Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 Received the following from a company that has been active in providing assistance with Thailand Pass applications (at a cost). ✈️ AIRPORT FAST TRACK ✈️ We are offering a special price of only ฿900 for Airport Fast Track services What do you get? ▪ Private escort through the airport ▪ Drop off at departure gate/car ▪ Skip the all queues Addons: ▪ Thailand Pass approved in 1 hour ▪ Baggage Porter Services ▪ Private Car Drop off (skip taxi queue) You can quickly make a request here: https://TP.in.th We have assisted tens of thousands of travelers successfully enter Thailand. Please share, and use our services 🥰 🙏 . Boy69 and Olddaddy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinapu Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 12 hours ago, Lotusleaf said: Received the following from a company that has been active in providing assistance with Thailand Pass applications (at a cost). ✈️ AIRPORT FAST TRACK ✈️ We are offering a special price of only ฿900 for Airport Fast Track services What do you get? ▪ Private escort through the airport ▪ Drop off at departure gate/car ▪ Skip the all queues Addons: ▪ Thailand Pass approved in 1 hour ▪ Baggage Porter Services ▪ Private Car Drop off (skip taxi queue) You can quickly make a request here: https://TP.in.th We have assisted tens of thousands of travelers successfully enter Thailand. Please share, and use our services 🥰 🙏 . based on my recent ( Dec and just now ) experience that's 900 wasted , better spent on drink and off fee in the bar a-447, Boy69, gerefan and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zsolec Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 19 hours ago, vinapu said: based on my recent ( Dec and just now ) experience that's 900 wasted , better spent on drink and off fee in the bar It depends when you arrive, my flight is at 7:15 pm. Maybe this is the only way to make it to the bars before midninght lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olddaddy Posted June 7, 2022 Author Share Posted June 7, 2022 4 minutes ago, zsolec said: It depends when you arrive, my flight is at 7:15 pm. Maybe this is the only way to make it to the bars before midninght lol Going by their website , and I could be mistaken,but it looks like it is actually for this company to process your Thai Pass ? I can't see anywhere about providing fast track thru the airport? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinapu Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 13 minutes ago, zsolec said: It depends when you arrive, my flight is at 7:15 pm. Maybe this is the only way to make it to the bars before midninght lol even if you take train you should be in bar area around 8.30, things really get going from 9 on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusleaf Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 Some fast track sites: https://asq.in.th/thailand-fasttrack?gclid=CjwKCAjwkYGVBhArEiwA4sZLuPyAYkGi_LfISN9w9OpECCP3VcTm6SGMNvpN5smEZWhrazYsx99R3xoCfqgQAvD_BwE https://www.limousine.in.th/fast-track-immigration.php https://www.firstclassbangkok.com/fast-track-vip-immigration-service/ https://bangkokairporttrain.com/fast-track-immigration-pass/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 21 minutes ago, Lotusleaf said: Some fast track sites: On my last arrival to Thailand in Nov 2021, the Thai Pass inspection area was in the corridor between the aircraft gates and immigration. I didn't see any fast track alternative to that and in any case, it was quick and efficient. [No doubt recent visitors can update on this] There is of course, fast track immigration, but as long as immigration works at normal speed, you're still through before the bags are ready. So no advantage in terms of getting to the bars quickly. [I have been known to pay for faster service, as long as there's a proper benefit from doing so.] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusleaf Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 I agree the benefit of this service would not be great in these times. Just providing info for those still interested. Although I wouldn't say no to a buggy ride from the gate to immigration sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinapu Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 37 minutes ago, Lotusleaf said: Although I wouldn't say no to a buggy ride from the gate to immigration sometimes. unless you are disabled you can really use that 10-15 minutes walk after sitting 10-20 hours on the planes, not only to stretch your legs but also to properly ventilate your digestive system splinter1949, Tartegogo and TMax 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
