Warning to flyers: Avoid ‘fast lane’ at new Phuket terminal
After a 45-minute wait in the slowest immigration queue at the shiny new Phuket Airport Terminal 2 last weekend, my fellow passengers and I were not amused at being charged Bt100 for what we were told was “fast-lane” service.
This so-called fast lane led to just one Immigration booth, while a second queue was distributed among half a dozen immigration booths and was dispatched promptly and efficiently with no charge.
The “fast lane” is not marked or distinguished in any way – you don’t find out until you arrive at the booth – and no receipt is given for the Bt100. Is this a scam or is it legitimate? The channel in question is No 17A – incoming travellers, be warned.
Nigel Pike
Phang Nga
