Answereda year ago
Why are there long lines at immigration in DMK airport?
Just arrived at DMK…never seen such long lines at immigration. Either it’s the beginning of high season or immigration officers are taking time to scrutinize visa exempt travelers.
Answer summary
Travelers arriving at DMK Airport are experiencing unusually long immigration lines, prompting discussions about whether this is due to the onset of the high tourist season or increased scrutiny of visa exempt travelers. Several commenters share their experiences, noting that DMK, being popular for low-cost flights, often sees heightened questioning at immigration compared to other airports like Suvarnabhumi. Observations highlight that wait times can vary greatly based on numerous factors.
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Robert ********
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Tom ********
It's because people are no longer going to Vietnam cos it's flooded!
Jordan *****
@Tom *******
I am in the south now. no floods.Tom ********
Kyle **********
ain't just DMK, we landed from Taiwan to Suvarnabhumi the other week and it was the same. Usually much quicker but it was the longest it's ever took in like the 15 times I've landed there.
John *******
Different every Time
John *********
It's coming to high season
Erik *******
They did warn about extended waiting and screening time at immigration . I guess it’s the new normal now. Wait for the real high season …
Sri **********
But the hotel are double and taxi double price 😂
John *********
@Sri *********
rubbish, I got a taxi from the official airport rank last month, was 300 baht to lower sukhumvit ( tolls 120 baht)Sri **********
@John ********
they told me 800 baht everywhere airport to hotelJohn *********
@Sri *****
Go to the taxi service at the basement at the arrivals floor.Dont know where you were going.
Sigurd ************
Use bus, train or Bolt
Andy ******
@Sri *********
if you can't effort cello Pakistan 🤣😂🤣Steve ******
@Sri *********
ask your 6 brothers to help pay the price.Sri **********
@Steve *****
send ur mom they wil paySteve ******
Sri **********
@Steve *****
idiot just mind ur business I know what u r people are doing in Thailand old bitchSteve ******
@Sri *********
now you know that's a lie,, your brothers pay for nothing,, but maybe they sell their momJohn *********
@Sri *********
The taxis are not double price 556Sri **********
@John ********
it's very expensive from DMK airport you can checkJohn *********
@Sri *********
You are a waste of space 555John *********
@Sri *********
Stop moaning then unbelievable 555Sri **********
@John ********
use bus it's very cheap 😂John *********
@Sri *********
Use bolt then and it won't be expensive it's not rocket science 555
Anna *********
The other day BKk was full and took over an hour , a couple of days later no people no queues so straight through
It all varies depending on so many things
It all varies depending on so many things
David ******
My observation and experience. Not scientific 🤣🤣🤣. My BKK arrivals come from long overseas flights come in late never even a word just straight to stamp. DMK is usually the super cheap flights to neighboring countries everytime DMK there is an interrogation where is your hotel how long you stay why you go. DMK is probably more of a choice people use to get new entry on visa exempt. Just my observation.
Donald **********
@David *****
busy at BKK yesterday when our flight arrived ~30 minutes early around 08:30. So not sure if the issue was Immigration or with the arrival coinciding with that of others. Some vacant Immigration booths and a fair few Indian sorts queuing too.
Eric *********
Donald **********
@Eric ********
All the lines were busy and not with Thais. I normally arrive from working so wife seldom with me.
Jeremy ********
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