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Old Jun 3, 2017, 9:07 pm
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Originally Posted by Kacee
The worst part was the DYKWIA pax who would not let go of the fact they had to stand in line. It's really best at a certain point just to accept that there's going to be a wait and roll with it.
I met the archetypal "whingeing Pom" on my last trip out of Bangkok to Australia. He was indignantly demanding why there was a third security check at the gate as "I'm a Business Class passenger". I told him to blame the Australian government
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Old Jun 3, 2017, 11:36 pm
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Originally Posted by Thai-Kiwi
OK that all makes sense. Well described! I would usually use the 'east' immigration area opposite D4 and turn right for fast track, but when meeting up with family arriving on other flight from NZ we rallied in the Premium Lane area between the 2 immigration areas, and I have been using it since - and have noticed the increased lines.
it is actually amazing that there is no appropriate map to find on the internet where the premium lane and TG's fast track is clearly drawn. Otherwise I would have posted a link
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Old Jun 3, 2017, 11:38 pm
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Originally Posted by RTWFF
I met the archetypal "whingeing Pom" on my last trip out of Bangkok to Australia. He was indignantly demanding why there was a third security check at the gate as "I'm a Business Class passenger". I told him to blame the Australian government
and that check in at the gate has no fast track! maybe because of the socialist Australian government?
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Old Jun 3, 2017, 11:42 pm
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Originally Posted by Kacee
It wasn't that busy, the problem was only two agents.

Is it just me, or are they taking more time now with each passenger? I know it can vary depending on passport, but even US now seems to take quite a while.
I have not noticed that with my passport from a European country! maybe your current president does not speed up things with his popularity in Asian countries...
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Old Jun 3, 2017, 11:43 pm
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Originally Posted by Thai-Kiwi
OK that all makes sense. Well described! I would usually use the 'east' immigration area opposite D4 and turn right for fast track, but when meeting up with family arriving on other flight from NZ we rallied in the Premium Lane area between the 2 immigration areas, and I have been using it since - and have noticed the increased lines.
The D4 immi hall fast track/TG area was switched from the right to left sides mid-2016.
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Old Jun 4, 2017, 3:02 am
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Originally Posted by BinSabai
I have not noticed that with my passport from a European country! maybe your current president does not speed up things with his popularity in Asian countries...
Not "my" President and the political commentary is OT and inappropriate.

Can we please keep it the discussion to experiences with fast track at BKK?
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Old Jun 4, 2017, 4:53 am
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Originally Posted by dsquared37
The D4 immi hall fast track/TG area was switched from the right to left sides mid-2016.
Cheers dsquared37. I was wondering. I will check it out in 2 weeks....subject to where our aircraft parks...
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Old Jun 5, 2017, 12:10 am
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Originally Posted by BinSabai
and that check in at the gate has no fast track! maybe because of the socialist Australian government?
"socialist"? I didn't realise that being totally paranoid about terrorists was a characteristic of socialists, else the USA would be the most "socialist" in the world
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Old Jun 5, 2017, 12:37 am
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I go through Thai immigration at least twice a month, and in the last 5 years, I've never waited more than 2 minutes. Are you folks making this up?
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Old Jun 5, 2017, 12:51 am
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Originally Posted by RTWFF
"socialist"? I didn't realise that being totally paranoid about terrorists was a characteristic of socialists, else the USA would be the most "socialist" in the world
socialists would not allow fast track as all have to be treated the same...
not about security
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Old Jun 5, 2017, 1:28 am
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Originally Posted by 5khours
I go through Thai immigration at least twice a month, and in the last 5 years, I've never waited more than 2 minutes. Are you folks making this up?
It can get crowded depending on time of arrival but if you NEVER waited more than 2 minutes.
Then either you hold a Thai Passport, or you have access to the 'vip' concourse G.
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Old Jun 5, 2017, 3:53 am
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Originally Posted by 5khours
I go through Thai immigration at least twice a month, and in the last 5 years, I've never waited more than 2 minutes. Are you folks making this up?
I can't recall having more than a 5 or 10 min wait for inbound but I have experienced 30+ minute lines for outbound - and the regular channels then were ridiculous.

Either your flights in/out are consistent and during lull immi times or you are just extremely lucky.
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Old Jun 5, 2017, 5:38 am
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Originally Posted by dsquared37
I can't recall having more than a 5 or 10 min wait for inbound but I have experienced 30+ minute lines for outbound - and the regular channels then were ridiculous.

Either your flights in/out are consistent and during lull immi times or you are just extremely lucky.
30+ minutes Outbound was for Premium lane, not for TG, right?
For me, TG the maximum was 3-4 minutes during last couple of years but Premium Lane is getting worse recently
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Old Jun 5, 2017, 7:54 am
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Originally Posted by BinSabai
30+ minutes Outbound was for Premium lane, not for TG, right?
For me, TG the maximum was 3-4 minutes during last couple of years but Premium Lane is getting worse recently
Correct.

It's been awhile since I've taken TG C/F exBKK.
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Old Jun 6, 2017, 2:24 am
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Originally Posted by dsquared37
I can't recall having more than a 5 or 10 min wait for inbound but I have experienced 30+ minute lines for outbound - and the regular channels then were ridiculous.

Either your flights in/out are consistent and during lull immi times or you are just extremely lucky.
Did you remember what time/date (holidays) it was 30+ mins in premium lane? I know the regular is usually crazy but for premium never had to wait longer than 10 mins and I think flight crews don't cut lines anymore either.
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