SaigonCyclo, thanks for the link. That is indeed a better map.
Originally Posted by
MegatopLover
Because BKK can be such a mess after you get out of customs and find yourself right in the middle of the meeters-and-greeters crowds (and taxi touts) in an area far too small for its intended use, I would suggest that if at all possible, whichever of you arrives first clear immigration and collect your baggage but wait in the relatively quiet and spacious baggage hall before clearing customs. You can check the arrivals boards to see where your friend's flight will arrive from, then meet him at the appropriate baggage belt. At that point, arrange for your limo driver and after the last of you arrive, go through customs together. This will keep you out of the crowds (maybe I'm making it sound worse than it is), make meeting up far easier, and solve the problem of possibly passing through different exit points. You should be able to hang out in the baggage-claim hall for a decent amount of time without a problem.
MegatopLover, thank you so much for your detailed response. I will look up your other posts on BKK in the Thailand forum.
Would an hour be considered a decent amount of time? Are there places to sit in the baggage claim hall? I see in the map that SaigonCyclo linked to that there are shops/restaurants between baggage claim and the meet-and-greet area outside Customs, are the entrances to these shops at the public side?
Originally Posted by
MegatopLover
Speaking of the Thailand forum, how about getting this thread moved over there?
Oops, I didn't even realize there was a separate forum for Thailand. Mod: please move this thread there. Thanks!