@Randall ********

so what did you do?

Did yo have POOT? - If not what did you do?

It is usually the airlines who ask.

After the change is visa free entry 15th July onwards - the situation seems to have relaxed.

Did yo have POOT?

@Billy *****

Where do you buy fast track at Suvarnabhumi or arrival? fast track you book in advance and costs about 50 quid.

@Greta ****

- When an expat criticizes a country, there are always some people seem to think that responding with the old cliché "If you don't like it, why live there?" is a valid response....

This question of course misses the point of the criticism and is little more than an uneducated attempt to shut down valid observations. It is in reality a false dichotomy. The concept of "Living somewhere means you can't criticize it is absurd. No country is perfect, and recognizing flaws doesn't mean I don't appreciate the positives. Criticism and appreciation aren't mutually exclusive.

I lived in Thailand because I had a full-time job and saw a lot of potential, but I think it's important for anyone with a modicum of intelligence to speak up when they see things that can be improved. My criticism comes from a place of wanting betterment, not resentment. I have a sense of awareness that you seem to be missing out on yourself.

The idea that people should leave every time they have an issue with a place is just facile. Criticism is often the first step toward making a place better. Constructive criticism can coexist with living in and contributing to a place. Living here doesn't mean I have to agree with everything. Healthy societies thrive on open dialogue and debate. Again something your comment does nothing to help with. If you have a problem with my OP, then I’d suggest you refer the content, rather than letting it turn into a debate about anyone’s personal choice to live in the Kingdom.

@Eric *****

THat's not the same - Yu can for instance pay for fast rack on London eye. You pay to have the checks and everything done before hand and some capsules have spaces allotted. However with Thai arrivals everybody has to go through exactly the same process as each other - so the only way they can do that is take someone off the regular city and take away from ordinary arrivals and deliberately create a slow lane to make money for the officials operation the system.

@Greta ****

Still corruption - create a slow line and then sell tickets round it. THey are doing exactly the same job as the slow line.

Nepotism corruption an graft in Thailand is grossly underestimated by visitors and you demonstrate why it thrives - over 60% of the Thai population think it's OK.. I personally would certainly reporting it or asking for an explanation.

sounds like corruption to me.

I prefer the Chaiyaphum route, it is more rural. However, you need to check Google for flood warnings regardless of which route you take. Chanoegsao is nice,

I would stay clear of the BKK hinterland on any route - presumably you have Google set up on a data plan? It's not the fastedt but you get to see more Thailand

Floods permitting I would go.

@Pat****

Chachoengsao

Chaiyaphum

Udon Thani.

@Bart *************

as said we need details and when asked they are not forthcoming -