Originally Posted by
Seekingasylum
Apropos Maanaam's catalogue of gripes, I have to say that when I'm accompanied by the wingman I have never been consigned to wait in the "others" queue at Swampy but have always been accepted in the Thai line. Mind you, I am not presumptuous in any way and appear meek and mild whilst she seeks the immigration officer's permission for me to accompany her.
Also, the taxis at Don Muang and Swampy have always been permitted to charge a premium for pickups there - it's been around the 50 baht mark for years - and I have never had one who declined to put the meter on.