jimmybcool Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 Hi all, I arrive in January. I have a Tourist Visa from online application for a 60 days stay. What I am wondering is if there is a way to avoid the lines at immigration (if there are any) and sail thru. I am flying business class with Cathay Pacific. In the old pre-Covid days one would get a card that allowed business class passengers the luxury of shorter immigration lines. Last few years I have not seen this happen. To be honest I have not had issues with long lines but this trip I arrive late morning and it could be busy. I am also getting older and standing in line hurts a bit on my man made knees and hip. I'm willing to pay a little bit to avoid rubbing elbows with the smelly public. Info greatly appreciated. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bg53 Posted December 28, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 28, 2023 9 minutes ago, jimmybcool said: I'm willing to pay a little bit A VIP fast-track service is available Never tried it, never needed it. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmybcool Posted December 28, 2023 Author Share Posted December 28, 2023 2 minutes ago, bg53 said: A VIP fast-track service is available Never tried it, never needed it. Perfect. Just what I was looking for. And the price is acceptable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stoner Posted December 28, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 28, 2023 3 minutes ago, jimmybcool said: Perfect. Just what I was looking for. And the price is acceptable. glad you are pleased.....your highness. 3 3 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bamnutsak Posted December 28, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 28, 2023 18 minutes ago, jimmybcool said: What I am wondering is if there is a way to avoid the lines at immigration (if there are any) and sail thru. In business class, yes, Priority lane/aka Fast Track between the east and west arrivals entrances. Show your boarding pass. 19 minutes ago, jimmybcool said: I am also getting older Also available to all over 70 years old. 2 5 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bg53 Posted December 28, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 28, 2023 5 minutes ago, bamnutsak said: Also available to all over 70 years old. Also, available to these classes of travelers: Official/diplomatic passport Smart visa Long stay Air crew Mice 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamnutsak Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 Just now, bg53 said: Also, available to these classes of travelers: Official/diplomatic passport Smart visa Long stay Air crew Mice Yes, all categories are clear in the photo. I only highlighted the two that seemed applicable to the OP. MICE= Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, Expositions. Incentives are sales meetings for those who made their quota. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skipalongcassidy Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 28 minutes ago, jimmybcool said: My mom always said I was special so who am I to argue. She was saying that so you wouldn't mind riding the special short bus... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Swiss1960 Posted December 28, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 28, 2023 There us another priority line in arrival 1: go in on the right (Thai) side, turn sharp left on top of the short walk, and the priority / business entry is straight ahead. I used it yesterday morning, through after 3 minutes. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 36 minutes ago, bg53 said: Also, available to these classes of travelers: Official/diplomatic passport Smart visa Long stay Air crew Mice And Pregnant Monks! 555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Celsius Posted December 28, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 28, 2023 Just show your boarding pass, you don't need to pay for it. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Caldera Posted December 28, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 28, 2023 24 minutes ago, Celsius said: Just show your boarding pass, you don't need to pay for it. Spot on. Flying business class, the boarding pass is all it takes, there's no voucher anymore. 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bbi1 Posted December 28, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 28, 2023 2 hours ago, jimmybcool said: Hi all, I arrive in January. I have a Tourist Visa from online application for a 60 days stay. What I am wondering is if there is a way to avoid the lines at immigration (if there are any) and sail thru. I am flying business class with Cathay Pacific. In the old pre-Covid days one would get a card that allowed business class passengers the luxury of shorter immigration lines. Last few years I have not seen this happen. Business class, you are going straight to fast track my rich friend. Business class is always fast track for everything. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GypsyT Posted December 28, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 28, 2023 Star small talk w ugliest Thai lady and walk w her through.... works every time! 4 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 Some inflammatory posts and replies contravening our Community Standards have been removed: Please be polite and respectful to others Do not flame, troll or stalk other members Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanner Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 5 hours ago, jimmybcool said: Hi all, I arrive in January. I have a Tourist Visa from online application for a 60 days stay. What I am wondering is if there is a way to avoid the lines at immigration (if there are any) and sail thru. I am flying business class with Cathay Pacific. In the old pre-Covid days one would get a card that allowed business class passengers the luxury of shorter immigration lines. Last few years I have not seen this happen. To be honest I have not had issues with long lines but this trip I arrive late morning and it could be busy. I am also getting older and standing in line hurts a bit on my man made knees and hip. I'm willing to pay a little bit to avoid rubbing elbows with the smelly public. Info greatly appreciated. If you really have medical issues about standing, speak to one of the staff who will direct you a single booth for aged and infirm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunjeff Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 5 hours ago, bamnutsak said: In business class, yes, Priority lane/aka Fast Track between the east and west arrivals entrances. Show your boarding pass. Also available to all over 70 years old. This particular Fast Track lane is no longer available to First/Business Class pax. The sign has been changed, and the officer on duty at the door will send you to the Premium Lane next to the Thai Citizen lane. 4 hours ago, Swiss1960 said: There us another priority line in arrival 1: go in on the right (Thai) side, turn sharp left on top of the short walk, and the priority / business entry is straight ahead. I used it yesterday morning, through after 3 minutes. Correct, this is where Premium Class pax are now sent. Just show your Business Class boarding pass - no additional voucher or payment required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proton Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 5 hours ago, jimmybcool said: Perfect. Just what I was looking for. And the price is acceptable. They have cracked down on this pay for fast track in the past. I tried it in 2019- then had to wait 2.5 hours for the bags to appear! If you are over 70 you can use fast track for free 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby1947 Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 (edited) If you're over 60yrs old. Go up the slope towards immigration. Hard over to the right sort of behind a screen the furthest booth to the right. Fast tracked because of age. Used it many times never more than 6 people in line. And much friendlier IOs no charge very simple Edited December 28, 2023 by Toby1947 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ54 Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 Well there is something to look forward to the impending 70 coming in 2024… now I’ve got to make time for a trip somewhere… 555… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sheryl Posted December 28, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 28, 2023 23 minutes ago, Toby1947 said: If you're over 60yrs old. Go up the slope towards immigration. Hard over to the right sort of behind a screen the furthest booth to the right. Fast tracked because of age. Used it many times never more than 6 people in line. And much friendlier IOs no charge very simple Over 70, not 60. And they do check. 2 1 1 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Bull Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 Seventy or over, take the lane on the far right. I went straight through last time ,no lineup. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chassa Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 Get a wheelchair! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VBF Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 To confirm, Biz Class passengers automatically get to use the Fast Track lane - at least Emirates pax do. Just keep your boarding pass handy, which you're supposed to keep in case IO wants it anyway. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geisha Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 3 hours ago, proton said: They have cracked down on this pay for fast track in the past. I tried it in 2019- then had to wait 2.5 hours for the bags to appear! If you are over 70 you can use fast track for free Fast track or not, you still wait over an hour for your baggage. Ridiculous. 1 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukrules Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 My mother who has issues with her back and carrying luggage always used the buggy service and fast track, she was over 70 anyway but paid for the buggy and the porter to handle the luggage - there's no way she would ever be able to lift her case off the carousel on her own. The porter made sure she found whoever I sent to collect her. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polar Bear Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 6 minutes ago, ukrules said: My mother who has issues with her back and carrying luggage always used the buggy service and fast track, she was over 70 anyway but paid for the buggy and the porter to handle the luggage - there's no way she would ever be able to lift her case off the carousel on her own. The porter made sure she found whoever I sent to collect her. I recently booked it for exactly this reason for my mother, but the service was terrible. They picked her up in the buggy, dropped her at immigration and that was it. She had to go through on her own, ask other passengers to help her with her bag, then she couldn't find the person collecting her and ended up lost in the airport. The person waiting for her was trying to contact the company (Bangkok Limousine VIP Service) and they took forever to reply and then eventually said they would send someone to look for her, but we never heard from them again. A random airport worker found her and helped her get back to the meeting point. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukrules Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Polar Bear said: I recently booked it for exactly this reason for my mother, but the service was terrible. They picked her up in the buggy, dropped her at immigration and that was it. She had to go through on her own, ask other passengers to help her with her bag, then she couldn't find the person collecting her and ended up lost in the airport. The person waiting for her was trying to contact the company (Bangkok Limousine VIP Service) and they took forever to reply and then eventually said they would send someone to look for her, but we never heard from them again. A random airport worker found her and helped her get back to the meeting point. That's inexcusable, I take it you paid extra for the porter service? Edit: I think that's the same company we used when booking but it was in January 2020 so a few years back. Edited December 28, 2023 by ukrules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nauseus Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 3 hours ago, Chassa said: Get a wheelchair! And ask the airline to organize it. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GypsyT Posted December 28, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 28, 2023 4 hours ago, Sheryl said: Over 70, not 60. And they do check. Not always. Last time I was offended for being pulled from cattle line and guided to old farts line. I am over 70 but don't look a day over 50. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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