Originally Posted by
Martellus
I meant more on a BKK airport perspective. I would have everything in place for JAL for boarding (booked SHA+ hotel, itinerary, etc.), but I simply wouldn't actually go through Thai immigration when I arrive, and head straight for the transfer counters (assuming they're actually open?)
Transfer counters are not currently open. Unless things have changed since a few weeks ago (which I'm confident they have not) once you deplane you are guided through a holding area where all your paperwork is checked before you go through immigration. There is nothing else open and things are tightly controlled, there wouldn't be any choice but to go in the direction they herd you. Transfers are simply not possible right now.