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How is the immigration experience at Bangkok airports for new arrivals?

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May 18, 2019
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Kyle ********
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Just landed in BKK - was slightly apprehensive about immigration with a team of mostly female IOs but they were all smiling and looked friendly.

Didn’t see anyone experiencing any issues and I was straight through in 2 mins with the new fingerprint scanning, no questions or hassle 🙂
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A recent arrival at Bangkok's airport shared their positive immigration experience, noting friendly immigration officers and efficient processing with fingerprint scanning, taking just two minutes without any hassle. Others chimed in with comments about relieving anxiety and inquiring which airport was used, highlighting the overall smoother arrival process.
Jackie *****
Don muang or Suwarnabhumi
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 with what?
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lol have some buddies who have issues back home
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 Everyone - you just stick your fingers on it as she’s stamping your passport
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Ah so they have prints there as well... random or every one
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 swanapooom
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Aaaaaand breathe 😂
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