What are the procedures for senior travelers arriving in Thailand on a Tourist Visa, and how can one obtain visa extensions?

Nothing to do with Thai immigration fast lanes, but on a trip to the Philippines in Manila (I was around 55) I was getting on the LRT system and it was really really crowded ... as I got to the top of the stairs (I'm not tall, but I was still about a 'head' above the locals around me) one of the armed guards pointed at me as vigorously motioned for me to come toward him ... I was thinking, okay, he looks mad, what did I do wrong ... as it turns out I looked old enough to qualify for the seniors car at the front of the train, so while most of the people were pushing their way into crowded cars I got a nice comfy seat on the front train with a bunch of old people 😉

Not sure if they were being polite to me because they thought I was old, or they were just keeping the old White Pervert from mingling with the local women on the way to work (the station I got on actually had a separate set of stairs for women only so ladies with short skirts could walk up to the platform and guys couldn't walk behind them to 'catch the view'!)

Are there porters at the baggage belts to help load your cart? Do you need dollars for a tip, or will uk pounds do? (My 77 yr old mum's arriving, I'll be as close as I can get but presumably can't get through customs.)

My Thai wife and I had the same pleasant experience,I have normally gone in the general line & wife through the Thai bar/line.we were also Approached by a friendly officer and directed to the new seniors line,I had my e-visa document/passport and we were processed in 2mins by a young friendly officer.It was a very pleasant experience.

If you are 70 years of age or more, you can use a special channel through Immigration, which is not taking so long. Just identify yourself as "Poo sung aju" to the staff.

So what happens if 2 friends are travelling together and 1 is 71 and the other is 60? Do we have to separate? We will be coming February 1st for 8 weeks. Also, should we get a tourist visa in Toronto for 60 days from Thai Embassy? How long do we apply in advance? Thanks for any info.

Female officer = more chance hassled?

Great news as I am also a senior Canadian that will enter Thailand around the middle of January. Previously lived and owned business in CM.

It’s really nice to feel wanted !

What age do they consider Seniors? ( Does 62 count?)

Just pass him some money will let you pass

Great service , and nice to know you are wanted 🙏

The fast lane is for all people 70+ monks ,elite visa and many more

TR and OA have each advantages and disadvantages. TR takes no money. Multi TR takes money and to leave country and re-enter once in a white. OA takes much more money, health insurance and more but then you can stay for one year without leaving country.