on safari

After having complained so many times on twitter about immigration at Bangkok international airport, they have finally heard my prayers. I have even missed my flight to Phnom Penh because of the long queue at immigration. I have, however, learnt from my mistakes and I now show up over two hours bevor the flight leaves at the airport.

According to this article in the Bangkok Post, Suvarnabhumi airport has admitted that “that a shortage of staff was forcing foreign visitors and returning Thais to wait in extremely long queues”:

‘Concerned about mounting complaints, the Royal Thai Police are considering requesting immigration officers on assignment with other agencies be returned to immigration.
In addition, the bureau will recruit “a number” of new immigration officers for duty at the airport, said Pol Lt Gen Chatchaval. The Police are in charge of immigration offices and border checks.
In the meantime, he recommended passengers arrive at check-in at least two hours before their departure time.
“Many passengers have missed flights after showing up at check-in less than one hour before scheduled departure. There isn’t enough time for check-in and immigration procedures. In fact, after the check-in, about 45 to 60 minutes should be kept for immigration procedures,” Pol Lt Gen Chatchaval advised.’

This entry was posted on Tuesday, February 26th, 2008 at 7:49 pm and is filed under bkk, thailand.