Priority queues at Swampy

[phkauf]

17 hours ago, NanLaew said:

On Arrival ONLY. If you have a valid, long-term extension for retirement, you can use the same priority Lane that is flagged with THAI banner and is the 'fast track' for non-Business or non-First Class pax that need special attention such as elderly, invalided, wheelchair bound or families with children.

 

I cannot say if a multi-entry, 1-year visa has the same permissions and also unsure if those on marriage extensions are allowed to use this.

 

I am on a retirement extension and have used it frequently (most recently last month) since I was made aware of it over 2 years ago.

 

On Arrival, here are TWO main, large immigration halls separated by one small VIP and First Class immigration hall.

 

The westernmost large immigration hall (nearest gates E, F & G) does NOT have the above mentioned THAI Priority lane on the far left side as you go up the ramp.

 

The easternmost large immigration hall (nearest gates A, B & C) DOES have the above mentioned THAI Priority lane on the far left side as you go up the ramp. That's the one I mentioned above and use if traveling back-of-the-bus.

Thanks for that information. I will try next time I'm coming through. Getting a straight answer from the Immigration Officers is fruitless. It seems that none of them have any clue about what is going on.

[newatthis]

11 minutes ago, petermik said:

 

It is clearly displayed on the BFS website....

I must be going blind. I can't see that.

[BobBKK]

6 hours ago, shy coconut said:

Last time I flew out of Bangkok with Emirates I was ushered to the empty business class

desk and when I told them I was traveling economy, they said " no problem, no business class customer 

waiting" I didn't prearrange anything or pay a fee, I guess I was lucky.

 

Despite this superstar treatment, the plane still took off on time and I eventually touched 

down in Glasgow within a couple of minutes of the advertised time.

They often do that at check-in if no one there but did you go to the Priority Lane?  I doubt they gave you a pass right?

[JaiLai]

It is clearly displayed on the BFS website....

Ok thanks.

Be interesting to see how long this lasts.


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[Denim]

3 hours ago, JaiLai said:

Where did you hear this?

From the horses mouth. I phoned up to enquire and was told that much to their regret , immigration is not allowing them to continue the service.

 

I also could see nothing about this on their website here :

 

https://www.bangkokflightservices.com/home/bfs-services/premium-airport-services/

 

but it shows on another link ( sporadically )

 

 

There is an alternative with ' Bangkok Airport Limousine ' here :

 

https://www.limousine.in.th/quotation.php

 

1200 baht per person plus 349 for electric buggy.

 

Their website still allows booking but I intend to call them to see if they have they same problem as BFS.

 

Can't see why one company would be allowed to continue but the other not.

Edited July 27, 2018 by Denim

[JaiLai]

38 minutes ago, Denim said:

From the horses mouth. I phoned up to enquire and was told that much to their regret , immigration is not allowing them to continue the service.

 

I also could see nothing about this on their website here :

 

https://www.bangkokflightservices.com/home/bfs-services/premium-airport-services/

 

but it shows on another link ( sporadically )

 

 

There is an alternative with ' Bangkok Airport Limousine ' here :

 

https://www.limousine.in.th/quotation.php

 

1200 baht per person plus 349 for electric buggy.

 

Their website still allows booking but I intend to call them to see if they have they same problem as BFS.

 

Can't see why one company would be allowed to continue but the other not.

Thanks for the link, i was unaware they had competition.

[Katipo]

22 hours ago, wgdanson said:

You take your work permit on holiday with you?

No. With the workpermit comes a BOI letter. I take the letter with me. 

[shadowofacloud]

11 hours ago, Denim said:

From the horses mouth. I phoned up to enquire and was told that much to their regret , immigration is not allowing them to continue the service.

 

 It is true, the fast track coupons will not be available to cattle class passengers.

 I will be arriving at BKK in the next few days and this morning I've received the following:

 

Quote

 

Dear Valued Customer,

 

Greeting from BFS Premium Services.

 

We are sorry to inform you that the airport authorities have changed the policy on Premium Fast track coupons usage and has advised us of the following with immediate effect.

 

Only Passengers holding First and Business class tickets will be allowed to use the Premium Fast track coupons and channels.

Passengers travelling in economy class will not be allowed to use Premium Fast track channel.

 

We are sorry for the short notice and apologize for the inconvenience this change of policy may cause.

 

We will refund back to you if you no need our service tomorrow.

 

 

Not sure about other companies, but as this is a decision of the airport authorities, it should apply to all of them (well...).

 

[JaiLai]

3 hours ago, shadowofacloud said:

 

 It is true, the fast track coupons will not be available to cattle class passengers.

 I will be arriving at BKK in the next few days and this morning I've received the following:

 

 

Not sure about other companies, but as this is a decision of the airport authorities, it should apply to all of them (well...).

 

Thanks for the heads up.

[Oztruckie]

22 hours ago, JaiLai said:

Thanks for the link, i was unaware they had competition.

There's another mob called Fast Track Immigration who provide same service in and out of both bkk airports, they provide the golf buggy service to and from your assigned departure gate at extra charge. 

[Denim]

47 minutes ago, Oztruckie said:

There's another mob called Fast Track Immigration who provide same service in and out of both bkk airports, they provide the golf buggy service to and from your assigned departure gate at extra charge. 

There appear to be several. Here is another.

 

https://www.klook.com/activity/11690-suvarnabhumi-airport-immigration-fast-track-service-bangkok/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIscKror--3AIVF4WPCh22IQNnEAAYAyAAEgLj7PD_BwE

 

A google search might find more. Logic says that if one is barred they should all be barred but this is Thailand and there might be some wheeling and dealing done behind the scenes. 

 

Can try them and see what they say.

 

OK......just had an online chat with this company and they say their service is still available. However, they are Hong Kong based and may not have yet been contacted by thai immigration

Edited July 28, 2018 by Denim

[shadowofacloud]

On 7/27/2018 at 11:33 PM, shadowofacloud said:

 

 It is true, the fast track coupons will not be available to cattle class passengers.

 I will be arriving at BKK in the next few days and this morning I've received the following:

 

 

Not sure about other companies, but as this is a decision of the airport authorities, it should apply to all of them (well...).

 

 

But there is a happy ending to this story - at least in my case.

 

I've arrived today (Sunday) morning, and the immigration counters were virtually deserted. Just 3 or 4 were manned and there were two people ahead of me in the queue. The immigration officer was young, friendly and did not ask any questions, just stamped me through (METV from EU). Quite a different experience when compared to late May, when I was held at the counter for 15 minutes, questioned and generally made feel unwelcome (30d visa exemption).

[RetroGTAndrew]

On 7/26/2018 at 3:41 AM, Ban Phe Dezza said:

Hi Folks 

On my Next and possible last trip to Aussie I will be 80.

I also have a bad heart and find it impossible to walk very far.

 

I am seriously looking at booking or asking for a wheelchair from the check-in area.

Is this feasible especially when presenting passport to the I/O?

 

any advice on costs or how to use the service?

I am also thinking about which Airline to use IE reasonably price, comfort ETC.

I feel that Singapore airlines or Thai  will be my Best options   

Hi, my Thai beter half has heart problems and a very slow heart rate and can't walk too far or stand for long, for the last two or three years we've requested 'Special Assistance' (wheelchair) when booking our tickets.

 

We initially requested it at check in, but it causes a bit of messing about so now we arrange it on buying tickets. If you have tickets already just ring your airlines customer service and ask for special assistance, I did that with Thai Airways early on before I figured that it was easier at the ticket booking stage.

 

The Thai wheelchair assistance guys are all really helpful and friendly (and deserve a decent tip) and typically drop you at the seating area near the gate and come back and pick you up and take you to priority boarding nearer boarding time.

Andrew