BKK immigration warnings

[Scarlett]

What has precipitated this change?

Are the border agents in a go slow for industrial action?
New processing system?
New requirements for arrival (more biodata being collected)?

I’ve had BKK take up to 30 mins in the past (over last 20 years) but this sounds like something has fundamentally changed.

 

[trippin_the_rift]

What has precipitated this change?

Are the border agents in a go slow for industrial action?
New processing system?
New requirements for arrival (more biodata being collected)?

I’ve had BKK take up to 30 mins in the past (over last 20 years) but this sounds like something has fundamentally changed.

Fewer manual lanes as e-gates rolled out.
No more business/first class lanes.
More passengers overall.
More passengers arriving similar times.

I recall a couple of years ago, the airport stopped biz/first class arrivals, and was promptly chastised by the chairman at TG.
Was back online within the day.

 

[AuSammy]

In general, despite their tourism industry being a bit in the doldrums, the Thai hierarchy seems confused as to what they want to do with tourism.

Tax on tourists/ no tax on tourists.

Visa free conditions extended then contracted.

Medical insurance impost mooted for tourists/ no medical impost.

Airline lounges/ generic lounges / airline lounges.

More changes on visa free conditions yet again foreshadowed in last couple days.

Thailand Revises Proposed Visa & Entry Changes (Not Yet Rolled Out Or Officially Confirmed)

Thailand has now decided that they need more visitors from India and plans to offer them 15-day visa free entry instead of the current visa-on-arrival.

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