I will be arriving tomorrow lunchtime (5 March) and just wondering wheter the airport is busy at the moment.

BKK arrival was fast and bags were already on the carousel when I cleared immigration around 8 am this morning. Probably about 20 minutes from international arrival at gate C3, avoiding travelators, to bag drop on aisle B for my domestic hop.

Arrived 19.30hrs yesterday evening (August 5th). The queue looked very big. Even the priority lane was very busy, with about 6 desks open. I didn't time it, but I reckon it took me a good 20 minutes to get through, far longer than I have waited there before. I dread to think how long I would have had to stand in the main queue. Being able to use the priority lane is one of the few pleasures of being a wrinkly.

25 minutes ago, Eff1n2ret said:

Arrived 19.30hrs yesterday evening (August 5th). The queue looked very big. Even the priority lane was very busy, with about 6 desks open. I didn't time it, but I reckon it took me a good 20 minutes to get through, far longer than I have waited there before. I dread to think how long I would have had to stand in the main queue. Being able to use the priority lane is one of the few pleasures of being a wrinkly.

Or.....an expensive option.......get a Thai wife and sail through the Thai channel .....555

Has anyone recently arrived early in the morning and have experience with extreme queuing due to the new security procedures?

Thanks

Felt

On 8/6/2026 at 2:19 AM, Eff1n2ret said:

Arrived 19.30hrs yesterday evening (August 5th). The queue looked very big. Even the priority lane was very busy, with about 6 desks open. I didn't time it, but I reckon it took me a good 20 minutes to get through, far longer than I have waited there before. I dread to think how long I would have had to stand in the main queue. Being able to use the priority lane is one of the few pleasures of being a wrinkly.

the old man lane right?

Another benefit of the LTR-WP Visa . Priority lane.

55 minutes ago, HolmesEquivelant said:

Another benefit of the LTR-WP Visa . Priority lane.

LTR get to use Fast Track. Not the same as priority lane. Which is a good thing. Priority lane is like 2 counters, and is for business class, elderly, and all the other categories they removed from Fast Track earlier this year.

1 minute ago, BrandonJT said:

LTR get to use Fast Track. Not the same as priority lane. Which is a good thing. Priority lane is like 2 counters, and is for business class, elderly, and all the other categories they removed from Fast Track earlier this year.

I’m covered by all …lol. LTR, business and one month before my next arrival, ederly.

It’s actually easier departing BKK. Fast track is at the end near door 9.

When arriving it’s always a cluster<deleted> as they keep changing priority/fast track lanes/ signs.