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[EverythingThai]

At the start of the zig-zags to immigration, an airport representative will be stationed. If you are older than a certain age, you can talk to them about the special queue for old people. That has saved me a good amount of time. Perhaps someone else will post that age threshold, I think it is around 65 years.

So here are the full details: Yes, there is a fast lane for seniors at Suvarnabhumi Airport, but it's not officially published and not guaranteed.

Here's how it works, simply:

• If you're 70 years old or above, immigration officers will usually let you use the priority / fast-track lane.

• Sometimes even 60+ can get through if you ask nicely.

• You don't need to book anything — just ask airport staff or immigration officers if there's a senior fast lane.

• If you look visibly older or walk slowly, they often just wave you into the fast lane.

• If you request a wheelchair, you'll automatically go through the fast track.

So: no official sign, but yes, seniors can usually get fast-tracked just by asking.

[Explorer8939]

These are not normal times. Not bad times, just not normal. The world economy got screwed over by covid shutdowns and then got a sugar high from all the money printed to keep the world leaders from looking bad. You are starting to see things return to a more normal world economy. It will take a few months, but things will bounce back. The GDP numbers will look bad for a couple of quarters as all that money works it way out of the system. You could also compare it to a hangover. You are right, the economy basics are still good, except in China, they are screwed.

A recession mentality seems to be controlling Wall Street now.

[HorseTrader]

There are 2 fast track entrances that I know of and there could be more. The one you referenced which is to the right at the entrance to immigration past where Thais can enter using self service machines. The other is a seperate entrance to the left of the main immigration entrance which is only available to fast track customers and has multiple lines. There may be one to the right before the main entrance also close to visa on arrival entrance but I don't remember.

In February and in November I used the first one that you mentioned. Prior to that I used a different entrance. All were good experiences, but I cannot explain where they are. When I land at BKK International I never fully understand where I am. I just follow the signs and take the hike.

Years ago I didn't qualify for any specialized immigration queue. There were 1 or 2 times I had to wait an hour or more to get through immigration.

[Houston Player]

I didn't realize that XXL and I were writing about the same thing, it has worked well for me. I've used that queue about 3 times and never had to wait more than 2 or 3 minutes before I was talking to an immigration agent.

There are 2 fast track entrances that I know of and there could be more. The one you referenced which is to the right at the entrance to immigration past where Thais can enter using self service machines. The other is a seperate entrance to the left of the main immigration entrance which is only available to fast track customers and has multiple lines. There may be one to the right before the main entrance also close to visa on arrival entrance but I don't remember.

[XXL]

The age to use Fast Track is 70.

I am allowed to use the fast track as per my visa, and it has made me waste time twice in a row. People on wheel chairs and people with infants take ages to get processed by immigration at the "fast" track. Last time by the time I got through my luggage was already on "last luggage" on the carrousel.

[HorseTrader]

The age to use Fast Track is 70.

I didn't realize that XXL and I were writing about the same thing, it has worked well for me. I've used that queue about 3 times and never had to wait more than 2 or 3 minutes before I was talking to an immigration agent.

[Houston Player]

At the start of the zig-zags to immigration, an airport representative will be stationed. If you are older than a certain age, you can talk to them about the special queue for old people. That has saved me a good amount of time. Perhaps someone else will post that age threshold, I think it is around 65 years.

The age to use Fast Track is 70.

[HorseTrader]

Not too long, unless you use the fast track. Yes, the fast track takes longer than the normal queue. I am allowed to use the fast track but will do so never again after being screwed twice already.

At the start of the zig-zags to immigration, an airport representative will be stationed. If you are older than a certain age, you can talk to them about the special queue for old people. That has saved me a good amount of time. Perhaps someone else will post that age threshold, I think it is around 65 years.

[XXL]

I am coming from US and will be arriving in Bangkok on a weekday afternoon.

What's the wait looks like for customs?

Not too long, unless you use the fast track. Yes, the fast track takes longer than the normal queue. I am allowed to use the fast track but will do so never again after being screwed twice already.

[AggieDad1]

In the beginning stages of a recession, there is often a "flight to quality" assets, such as gold. *If* the recession drags on, even quality assets decline in value.

I'm far from certain a recession is coming. The underlying economy seems strong, but the uncertainty from Washington is creating chaos.

These are not normal times. Not bad times, just not normal. The world economy got screwed over by covid shutdowns and then got a sugar high from all the money printed to keep the world leaders from looking bad. You are starting to see things return to a more normal world economy. It will take a few months, but things will bounce back. The GDP numbers will look bad for a couple of quarters as all that money works it way out of the system. You could also compare it to a hangover. You are right, the economy basics are still good, except in China, they are screwed.

[Explorer8939]

In the beginning stages of a recession, there is often a "flight to quality" assets, such as gold. *If* the recession drags on, even quality assets decline in value.

I'm far from certain a recession is coming. The underlying economy seems strong, but the uncertainty from Washington is creating chaos.

[SubCmdr]

95% of traders that say they make money lose money.

Can you back up your statement with any empirical evidence?

My man, if you don't see that a sharp rise in gold prices is maybe just a reason to take a short pause and think about investment strategies. I dunno, I'm not sure if you've heard of the term "bubble," before. If you make some money great, I was just merely advising that buying gold now might be a buy high, sell low situation, given the current state of Russia being in a bad economic position, and it is a well known fact that they sit an an untold amount of gold that they could dump on the market at any time, especially considering their current economic condition. Like, why can't I just off information without you acting like what I'm saying is completely false.

How is this financial advice from a International Trick working out? Simply another reason why I don't take advice from International Tricks and one country SexPats.

Yes gold had a nice week.

Gold had a good week eh?

Is that an acknowledgment of what I have been saying or what?

I'm the ONLY one that has been posting any credible information on Thai Gold. If you want to talk Au I am up for it, but bring some facts. We got enough lame ass opinions by those who don't live in Thailand plus some who have not even set foot in Thailand.

Check out this analysis of the Au futures chart using Ellot Wave:

https://youtu.be/jKNBjWESS9w?si=Bflgu_rE0XUSTfuo

Note the movement into the blue target area and just because price has moved into this area does not mean we have a retrace on the immediate horizon.

I am merely saying proceed with caution with gold at the current moment. If you make some money, that's awesome, that's great for you. If you want to buy gold at historic highs, go for it.

Thank you for giving me you permission. Do you think I actually need it? ROTFLMAO! Where did this guy go anyway? Was I real or just a fake profile from one of the usual suspects?

Another one bites the dust!

For those wanting to learn more about investing in gold, please use this forum's excellent search option for gold discussion by T. Conor (the forum expert on gold) and Oakie*.

Thai Gold is not an investment. It is a place to store value. That is how Thais use it here in Thailand. I have only spoken about Thai Gold. Thai Gold is not the same as the world gold market. People who don't live here simply don't understand this. So don't get it twisted the next time you want to step to me with a counter argument against Au. I'm not buying Au. I am buying Thai Gold.

Ballin like Thai Gold Pro!

[SubCmdr]

Au: Price breaks 3000.00 USD for the first time.

https://www.bangkokpost.com/business...ng-3-000-in-q1

Read it and weep. ROTFLMAO!.

Ballin Like a Thai Gold Pro!

Inflation isn't the problem right now. The problem is the US economy tanking, and it's due to total incompetence by decision makers in the USA. Unless they want a recession, in which case, they are brilliant.

If this continues, it's going to be a quiet summer in Pattaya.

[Explorer8939]

Inflation isn't the problem right now. The problem is the US economy tanking, and it's due to total incompetence by decision makers in the USA. Unless they want a recession, in which case, they are brilliant.

If this continues, it's going to be a quiet summer in Pattaya.

[SubCmdr]

In the next recession in the DisUnited States of America we will witness the GDP growth stall and inflation continue upwards due to the increased costs of the inputs used to produce consumer goods being passed on to the consumer in the DisUnited States of America.

I would rather hold Thai Gold as a reserve than fiat currency.

But the absolute best thing to hold will be a property that is not in my name where I can live and raise food in Thailand. I'll sell ALL of my Thai Gold to make that happen.

ROTFLMAO!