July 11Jul 11 not as bad as i was prepared. not at least last night on my arrival around 11:45 pm. only 7-10 people on each line at the priority counters. and approximately 50-75 people at the regular counters.
July 11Jul 11 I must have misunderstood; I thought the new entry on-line arrangements were there to expedite matters. My "special" queue has been longer since it was introduced than before. Three weeks ago, it was so busy that a kindly officer took some of us to an underused entry point for Thai citizens. To my left, the "ordinary" queues were stretching down the slope to the walkway. This was at 1600. The amount of time spent with the I.O. seem to me be the same as in the old days. I should add that exit arrangements do seem quicker. No passport departure stamps, I note.
July 11Jul 11 The last few times I haven't had much problems maybe a 15 minute wait Longer wait was at the baggage claim 🛄 🛄
July 11Jul 11 1 hour ago, Olddaddy said: The last few times I haven't had much problems maybe a 15 minute wait Longer wait was at the baggage claim 🛄 🛄 it all depends of luck, our jet may be first or last in line of 5 or 6 landing at the same time one after another
July 12Jul 12 13 hours ago, vinapu said: it all depends of luck, our jet may be first or last in line of 5 or 6 landing at the same time one after another Yes, when I came through in December there were only a few ahead of me at the regular counters, I felt like I had won a lottery.
July 12Jul 12 21 hours ago, Olddaddy said: The last few times I haven't had much problems maybe a 15 minute wait Longer wait was at the baggage claim 🛄 🛄 They put you in the cargo hold? 🤔
July 12Jul 12 Just now, floridarob said: He is a VIP after all./.. Oh yes, I forgot. He really needs to remind us more often about that. 🙄
July 13Jul 13 When I arrived a few days ago mid-morning, it wasn’t super busy but there were also not that many counters open so it took probably around 30 minutes to get through and my suitcase was already taken off the belt by the time I got there. I was also asked for proof of my hotel booking (which I easily showed on my phone) as well as how many days I was staying. Dunno how often these questions are asked but helps to be prepared.
July 14Jul 14 On 7/11/2026 at 11:54 AM, Londoner said: No passport departure stamps, I note. This is relatively common now around the region.
July 14Jul 14 they should follow example of USA and Canada where's no immigration control on departure, just security
July 14Jul 14 13 hours ago, vinapu said: they should follow example of USA and Canada where's no immigration control on departure, just security You are asking for common sense in a country that wants to take your fingerprints and picture every time you enter even though they have it dozens or more times on file from past visits. Don’t be so demanding!
July 14Jul 14 6 hours ago, Pantherz said: You are asking for common sense in a country that wants to take your fingerprints and picture every time you enter even though they have it dozens or more times on file from past visits. Don’t be so demanding! Departure is now by machine, and very easy.
July 15Jul 15 9 hours ago, Pantherz said: You are asking for common sense in a country that wants to take your fingerprints and picture every time you enter even though they have it dozens or more times on file from past visits. In Thailand some form filling can be maddening. I have lived at the same address in Bangkok for 26 years. Yet I have to complete a 90 day form with that address, when overseas give my address on the advance of arrival form, and then again on a ridiculous form I have to fill in within 36 hours of arrival. I sometimes wonder if I ever inserted the wrong apartment anyone in the Immigration Department would ever notice.
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