An excellent video. I went through it and took snaps at key places. Wrote descriptive text on each image. Will view pics on my mobile phone when I depart Suvarabhumi. Thanks a lot.
I’m always amazed to see how many people can’t follow the clear signs at BKK but this is very helpful to show these people where to find the info they need .👍
One thing to be aware of is they sometimes have long que,s at the passport control section,it can take ages to get to the counter,i nearly missed my flight because I never allowed enough time for this situation,if this happens to you be polite and ask the people in front of you in the que if you can skip to the front of the line as you are going to miss your flight,i found that all the people let me que jump and I just made my gate before it closed,.it makes you very worried/stressed and anxious if you end up in this situation,..
You can also buy fast track security and immigration upfront. But obviously it is much easier to cheaper to allow additional time when it is really busy 😊
See if your airline allows online check-in if it does you get a dedicated lane and this even if queuing usually goes faster. Last time I left BKK via Qatar you could check in at anytime and there was no queues. Yes I find that every time you turn a corner after checkin you have to show somebody, even the cleaner, your passport. I find that wearing slip-on shoes and shorts I do not remove my shoes, any others and always remove shoes.
@@FlightBlog Depends on the airline, Qatar use the same counters and give preference to online checkin but use them all ( economy ) when no online checkin customers in lines.
I have to travel back home alone from Bangkok this April and I'm TERRIFIED! The airport in my country is tiny and it's so easy to find where you need to go. Even after watching this video I'm scared. :'( It's my first time travelling alone. My biggest worry is finding my check-in counter, I can ask the staff there for further instructions but before that point I have no one to ask as very few people speak English. And also, can anyone tell me if they print out the boarding passes for free? And if I have a connecting flight, will they print out the boarding pass for that one as well or will I have to go to the check-in counter in the next country? I'm travelling Thailand-Russia-Serbia.
the boarding pass is free : whether you're going to get both your boarding passes at the same time depends on what airline(S) you're flying. If the airlines are in the same alliance or in codeshare, especially under the same booking, they will likely print the passes all together in BKK. If not, you can have the next one printed in russia. there are signs quite frequently placed along the ends of the checkin rows which show which row you must use. It is also possible to research that ahead of time or just tel, your driver to go to a certain entrance.
you need to go up for security control, and then you go down for passport immigration. When you fly business class the special security check is on the same level. so no up and down.
Yes, When you land or enter the country by land you get one arrival and departure card. The departure card should be kept with your passport and you need it when you leave. In case you lose your departure card you can get a new one from the immigration officer at passport control in the airport. Its not a big deal. happens all the time
Kindly ask Is there a service to accompany passengers with any disability on landing and departure and taking them to a special office while waiting for transfer.
you must book disability services via your airline. Often, they could just be left at the gate lounge in transfer, however in other cases they could just be taken to an airline lounge or a disability lounge. If you book with THAI airways, you will then need to inform them ahead of time and they will have staff wait at the arrival gate and then escort the passenger to some form of temporary waiting place and then move them to the next flight. It it imperative that you book this service before the passenger flies by calling directly or including it in your online reservation. this service is available usually for all airlines
Your arrival video showed the best place for currency exchange (bottom floor by the trains), are there any places in the departure area or should we take care of exchanging baht back to dollars while in Bangkok?
@@FlightBlog I am a little Nervous traveling to Thailand on Sunday alone and heard rumors about cops planting drugs on tourists so I will most likely be the guy clutching my bag at the Bangkok airport when I leave.
An excellent video. I went through it and took snaps at key places. Wrote descriptive text on each image. Will view pics on my mobile phone when I depart Suvarabhumi. Thanks a lot.
Thank you for this video, I rarely travel but had to go to Thailand to visit family, this made it so easy.
Thank you very much for your feedback 😊
I’m always amazed to see how many people can’t follow the clear signs at BKK but this is very helpful to show these people where to find the info they need .👍
For most it is the first time in a completely country. New sights, sounds, and smells. It gets a little bit overwhelming :)
I will not get lost - this time!
Very good explanation enjayable visit and very happy
One thing to be aware of is they sometimes have long que,s at the passport control section,it can take ages to get to the counter,i nearly missed my flight because I never allowed enough time for this situation,if this happens to you be polite and ask the people in front of you in the que if you can skip to the front of the line as you are going to miss your flight,i found that all the people let me que jump and I just made my gate before it closed,.it makes you very worried/stressed and anxious if you end up in this situation,..
You can also buy fast track security and immigration upfront. But obviously it is much easier to cheaper to allow additional time when it is really busy 😊
This video is helpful. Thank you for making it to help others.
See if your airline allows online check-in if it does you get a dedicated lane and this even if queuing usually goes faster. Last time I left BKK via Qatar you could check in at anytime and there was no queues. Yes I find that every time you turn a corner after checkin you have to show somebody, even the cleaner, your passport. I find that wearing slip-on shoes and shorts I do not remove my shoes, any others and always remove shoes.
I agree. If people can check-in online they should do so. The counter at check-in for those is called "baggage drop".
@@FlightBlog Depends on the airline, Qatar use the same counters and give preference to online checkin but use them all ( economy ) when no online checkin customers in lines.
Thank for letting me know Graham. I only flew with Qatar Airways in the front cabin from BKK so i was not aware of that.
Thanks for video clip.
Thank you for your video
you are welcome :)
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I have to travel back home alone from Bangkok this April and I'm TERRIFIED! The airport in my country is tiny and it's so easy to find where you need to go. Even after watching this video I'm scared. :'( It's my first time travelling alone. My biggest worry is finding my check-in counter, I can ask the staff there for further instructions but before that point I have no one to ask as very few people speak English. And also, can anyone tell me if they print out the boarding passes for free? And if I have a connecting flight, will they print out the boarding pass for that one as well or will I have to go to the check-in counter in the next country? I'm travelling Thailand-Russia-Serbia.
the boarding pass is free : whether you're going to get both your boarding passes at the same time depends on what airline(S) you're flying. If the airlines are in the same alliance or in codeshare, especially under the same booking, they will likely print the passes all together in BKK. If not, you can have the next one printed in russia. there are signs quite frequently placed along the ends of the checkin rows which show which row you must use. It is also possible to research that ahead of time or just tel, your driver to go to a certain entrance.
Wheres is the anna desk? And which gate is? Te inmigration is in the 2 o 3 floor?
ANA check in desk is at row L. Immigration is after security control and located on the same level as the check-in desks.
Flight Blog but i saw you take a upstairst to 2 o 4 floor to passport control... wich floor is for internacional departures ?
you need to go up for security control, and then you go down for passport immigration. When you fly business class the special security check is on the same level. so no up and down.
Flight Blog ok , i need a inmigration card to departure?
Yes, When you land or enter the country by land you get one arrival and departure card. The departure card should be kept with your passport and you need it when you leave. In case you lose your departure card you can get a new one from the immigration officer at passport control in the airport. Its not a big deal. happens all the time
Kindly ask Is there a service to accompany passengers with any disability on landing and departure and taking them to a special office while waiting for transfer.
you must book disability services via your airline. Often, they could just be left at the gate lounge in transfer, however in other cases they could just be taken to an airline lounge or a disability lounge. If you book with THAI airways, you will then need to inform them ahead of time and they will have staff wait at the arrival gate and then escort the passenger to some form of temporary waiting place and then move them to the next flight.
It it imperative that you book this service before the passenger flies by calling directly or including it in your online reservation.
this service is available usually for all airlines
Your arrival video showed the best place for currency exchange (bottom floor by the trains), are there any places in the departure area or should we take care of exchanging baht back to dollars while in Bangkok?
All other places inside the terminal will have the same fixed much lower rate.
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great to hear
All gates are at the lower floor? Or it depends? Thank you.
All gates are on the lower floor. 😊
Flight Blog oh thank you
No problem. You are welcome 😊
I’m gonna help on the checking in my luggage part. Is it before you go to security and immigration?
Hi, Check-in and baggage drop-off desks are before security and immigration.
Flight Blog awesome thanks!
No Problem, you are welcome :)
I’ve made it through immigration, and passport control without issues!
That's great to hear 😊
Can i go shopping after the immigration process?
Yes you can
thanks so much for help lol 😂
No problem, you are welcome :)
Domestic ?
No. International 😊
Man my plane to Oslo departs at 00.20 looks like I need to be there at 5 pm lol
You normally can't check in until 3 hours before departure. That's plenty of time for checking in. 😊
@@FlightBlog I am a little Nervous traveling to Thailand on Sunday alone and heard rumors about cops planting drugs on tourists so I will most likely be the guy clutching my bag at the Bangkok airport when I leave.
That never happened to me or anyone I met. Thailand is not as it might have been 20 years ago. You will be fine 😊
@@FlightBlog Good to know looking forward to the trip despite that.
Enjoy your time and just try keeping track of your money spend 😊