Immigration Problems At Suvarnabhumi Airport

[DrAndy]

If only Thailand would follow the leed from their friends in Malaysia. Going into and out of Malaysia is the most painless and efficient anywhere. They scan your passport and place a small computer generated strip sticker with a 90 day entry. When you leave they retreive the little strip. No filling out stupid arrival and departure cards

when did they start that system, sounds good?

does Singapore use it?

[Rural Surin]

If only Thailand would follow the leed from their friends in Malaysia. Going into and out of Malaysia is the most painless and efficient anywhere. They scan your passport and place a small computer generated strip sticker with a 90 day entry. When you leave they retreive the little strip. No filling out stupid arrival and departure cards

when did they start that system, sounds good?

does Singapore use it?

I believe this passport strip sticker scanner will fast become the standard in short due course....

Already in use throughout some Asian entry points.
Expect the world to follow.

[Mr Earl]

If only Thailand would follow the leed from t
heir friends in Malaysia. Going into and out of Malaysia is the most painless and efficient anywhere. They scan your passport and place a small computer generated strip sticker with a 90 day entry. When you leave they retreive the little strip. No filling out stupid arrival and departure cards

when did they start that system, sounds good?

does Singapore use it?

yea SG is on board but just a stamp in and out, no strips or cards.
So I reckon its just a matter of time before Thailand quits being stupid.

[Rural Surin]

yea SG is on board but just a stamp in and out, no strips or cards.
So I reckon its just a matter of time before Thailand quits being stupid.

Don't count your beads too soon...
The practice of common practibility comes slow to the Golden Land.

Palms have to be greased before hand.

[crocodilexp]

I went through outbound immigration at Suvarnabhumi a few days ago.

Glad to report they seem to have fixed the problem, there was no queue at all. Zero wait. They had 10+ booths open (combined Thai/Foreign passport), with a common line to avoid delays.

Walked through in under 5 minutes. The exact same queue (same flight out) took well over 40 minutes two months back with a huge snaking line.

Not sure about inbound, will find out soon, but I imagine that ought to be better as well.

Thais like to throw out excuses, deny responsibility and rarely try to fix problems preemptively (taking initiative is frowned upon here). However, they do tend to fix problems reasonably quickly once a big-enough stink is raised in public.

[The Ghost Of The Moog]

One hour delay at the baggage carousel last week.

[harrybarracuda]

And another thing. Why do they insist on taking some many fucking photographs? Apart from the cost, this is mostly a complete waste of time, especially on the way out. They have 10 photos of me from the last six months, I haven't aged that badly.

[DrAndy]

yea SG is on board but just a stamp in and out, no strips or cards. So I reckon its just a matter of time before Thailand quits being stupid.

I suppose it is all about the "new" style passports that have all the info they need that can be scanned into their system

if you still have the older type, then that system cannot work

[Thaihome]

If only Thailand would follow the leed from t
heir friends in Malaysia. Going into and out of Malaysia is the most painless and efficient anywhere. They scan your passport and place a small computer generated strip sticker with a 90 day entry. When you leave they retreive the little strip. No filling out stupid arrival and departure cards

when did they start that system, sounds good?

does Singapore use it?

yea SG is on board but just a stamp in and out, no strips or cards.
So I reckon its just a matter of time before Thailand quits being stupid.

Went to Singapore last December and they were still using entry/depature cards.

Malaysia did away with the cards back in 2008 or so then started using them again in 2010.

Have they stopped again? I know they have the macs system for long term visa holders and Singaporeans, but that requires you to apply and get an rfid sticker in your passport.

TH

[Fondles]

And another thing. Why do they insist on taking some many fucking photographs? Apart from the cost, this is mostly a complete waste of time, especially on the way out. They have 10 photos of me from the last six months, I haven't aged that badly.

How much do they cost ?

[klong toey]

I used a company called DTR was greeted straight of the plane nice big sign with my name on.Was taken through the VIP channel cost 500 baht escorted to limo took me to sukhumvit cost 900 baht.I was in a rush for a change from plane to limo took around 10 minutes as always nice long walk,no one in the VIP channel limo took 30 minutes to get me home over all well worth the money avoid queues and a lot of walking.
Thats only the second time in 15 years i have used a limo will use the company again if only for the 500 baht vip channel.

[SEA Traveler]

Her's a tip worth trying ,, if your with your Thai Mrs ,, get her to have a quick sawattee dee ka with the nearest immigration lady supervising that mile long snake queue your in and with any luck she will life the barrier up and direct you into the Thai only lane . This worked for us in and out recently

Oh yes almost forgot the wife was travelling on her UK passport

n&j,

why would you want your spouse entering Thai with her non-Thai passpost?

my spouse has been utilizing her US passport of 15 years now when traveling everywhere except for when entering and exiting Thai. easier, no visa /requirements/restrictions, and like you say, I get to use the Thai line with her when it is a lot less busy.....

[CNF55]

I used a company called DTR was greeted straight of the plane nice big sign with my name on.Was taken through the VIP channel cost 500 baht escorted to limo took me to sukhumvit cost 900 baht.I was in a rush for a change from plane to limo took around 10 minutes as always nice long walk,no one in the VIP channel limo took 30 minutes to get me home over all well worth the money avoid queues and a lot of walking.
Thats only the second time in 15 years i have used a limo will use the company again if only for the 500 baht vip channel.

Tried to google 'DTR' but did not get any hit.

Could you please provide a link or contact?

Thanks.

[klong toey]

I used a company called DTR was greeted straight of the plane nice big sign with my name on.Was taken through the VIP channel cost 500 baht escorted to limo took me to sukhumvit cost 900 baht.I was in a rush for a change from plane to limo took around 10 minutes as always nice long walk,no one in the VIP channel limo took 30 minutes to get me home over all well worth the money avoid queues and a lot of walking.
Thats only the second time in 15 years i have used a limo will use the company again if only for the 500 baht vip channel.

Tried to google 'DTR' but did not get any hit.

Could you please provide a link or contact?

Thanks.

Bangkok Airport Transfer Service - Suvarnabhumi Airport Limousine & Minivan Driver Members. A 24 hours for Ground Transportation Service by Limos, Cars, Minivan, Mini Buses. DTR GROUP COMPANY LTD.
You get an email form DTR they send you a few to make sure they get details right i paid cash on arrival,paid the limo driver when i got to my destination.

[CNF55]

I used a company called DTR was greeted straight of the plane nice big sign with my name on.Was taken through the VIP channel cost 500 baht escorted to limo took me to sukhumvit cost 900 baht.I was in a rush for a change from plane to limo took around 10 minutes as always nice long walk,no one in the VIP channel limo took 30 minutes to get me home over all well worth the money avoid queues and a lot of walking.
Thats only the second time in 15 years i have used a limo will use the company again if only for the 500 baht vip channel.

Tried to google 'DTR' but did not get any hit.

Could you please provide a link or contact?

Thanks.

Bangkok Airport Transfer Service - Suvarnabhumi Airport Limousine & Minivan Driver Members. A 24 hours for Ground Transportation Service by Limos, Cars, Minivan, Mini Buses. DTR GROUP COMPANY LTD.
You get an email form DTR they send you a few to make sure they get details right i paid cash on arrival,paid the limo driver when i got to my destination.

Thank you!