For departures at SBIA/BKK there are reports (from yesterday) that Chinese passengers have to pass through a dedicated area. They might be doing the same for arrivals, within the VoA (even though the fee is waived) area? The regular departing security area was backed down the escalator, but once through that departing stamp-out at Immigration was not bad.

I'd allow plenty of time for a departure, maybe an extra hour just to be safe.

"Thai authorities are trying to balance screening of inbound Chinese visitors with the economic needs of its tourist sector, which is heavily reliant on arrivals from the mainland."

The "government" is taking quite a bit of heat for this stance. Add in the air pollution, shortage of masks, water shortages and the populace is losing confidence in their government.


I've seen temperature monitoring/thermal imaging stations around town, mostly in the entrances to BTS-connected malls. No clue what they do if they see someone hot?