What is the current experience like when entering Thailand through DMK Airport?

May 11, 2023
2 years ago
Cliff *********
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Report on entering Thailand through DMK 5/10/2023

Arrival time was 2000.

Airport was essentially empty.

Wait time at immigration: 4 people ahead of me. About 5 minutes.

Wait time for luggage: 5 minutes.

Customs : walk through. X-ray closed.

Onward travel to Chiang Mai at about midnight.

Airport completely empty.

Customers at Air Asia Desk: 0

Wait time : 0

Wait time at security: 0

Flight delayed: 1 hour. No explanation. Plane 80% full.

Wait time for luggage at CNX: 5 minutes.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The report describes a traveler's experience entering Thailand through Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) on May 10, 2023. The airport was mostly empty, with a brief 5-minute wait at immigration, luggage retrieval also taking about 5 minutes, and a straightforward customs process. The traveler noted a midnight onward flight to Chiang Mai with no wait at the Air Asia desk or security, although their flight was delayed by one hour. The comments reflected nostalgia for busier times, acknowledgment of current low travel season, and validation of low traffic at Chiang Mai airport during late hours.
Paul *******
There shouldn't be anyone at Chiang Mai airport at midnight since there are essentially no flights arriving or landing then so your experience sounds about right.
Phil ********
Very good! Well done!

Now do wash your hands after using the loo, tie your shoes, and tuck in your shirt.

๐Ÿ™ƒ 555
Steve **********
Not like the old days, eh.

It is low, low season though
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