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Flying to Bangkok alone, I'm dreading it

By Submitted Message
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10 September 2018

Dear readers,

I am going to Phnom Penh at the beginning of 2019 but have to go via Bangkok because I will be staying there for the last few days. So I fly back to the Netherlands via Bangkok.

I travel alone the way there and I have not flown in over 20 years and have never had to do this alone. In addition, my English is not very good. So I look up to this.

Who can tell me how this works?

Regards,

EMT

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16 responses to “Flying alone to Bangkok, I dread it”

  1. Walter Young says up
    10 September 2018 on 12: 40

    I will probably go back to Bangkok in the second week of January
    The last time I flew with Eva Air great service and nonstop
    This year I have to see what is the most favorable
    I also fly alone.
    I don't think you need to worry about anything
    Check in ..visa in order and fill in the note you get on the way for entry and return
    A lot of Dutch people are going to Thailand this month, so I always expect a Dutch person in my vicinity in the Airplane. If you say I think it's nice, then you just have to let me know when and with which airline you fly
    Who knows, we can coordinate that

    Walter Young

  2. Sander says up
    10 September 2018 on 12: 42

    On the way to Thailand and later on the way to Cambodia you will receive a so-called 'Immigration' form on the plane, in other words you have to fill in who you are, where you are going and for how long. For the statistics. Fill it out on the plane, make sure it's complete. When you arrive at Suvarnabhumi, follow the 'Baggage claim' route. You first go to customs, hand in your Immigration form and you will receive a free Visa on arrival stamp in your passport. This allows you to stay for a maximum of 30 days. After that you can collect your luggage.
    If you are going to Cambodia, check carefully from which airport – Suvarnabhumi, or Don Meuang, you don't want to find out at the airport that you are at the wrong place. You give the 'Departure' part of the Immigration card to the customs officer and you are 'stamped out'. This paper circus applies again to Cambodia, but you need a paid visa. You can buy on the spot, but it is easier to arrange it online in advance. Costs about US$ 35. Phnom Penh is a well-arranged airport.
    If you go back to Thailand, then also 'stamp out' in Cambodia and 'stamp in' again in Thailand if you stay there for a few more days.

    Also try to check in online if possible; at some check-in desks, those queues are shorter (look out for the 'Baggage drop' or 'Online/mobile check-in' signs. Don't worry, make sure you have enough time (rather waiting an hour longer than having to rush for a connection in a stressed ) and it will be fine.

    • Cornelis says up
      10 September 2018 on 13: 25

      The questioner apparently travels directly to the Cambodian capital and only stays in Bangkok on the way back. If his luggage is already labeled for Phnom Penh at Schiphol – which depends, among other things, on his ticket(s) – he obviously does not have to go through passport control and customs at Suvarnabhumi.

    • Daniel VL says up
      10 September 2018 on 14: 45

      You will first go to customs, NO you will first go to Imigration where you hand over your parcel/department card. Customs is after you pick up the luggage and before you leave, declare something or not.

  3. Stefan says up
    10 September 2018 on 12: 48

    Above all, stay calm!

    When boarding, or on the plane, or when disembarking at the destination, try to speak to a Dutch speaker. Explain your problem to him and ask if you can follow him/her to the exit. If you fly with KLM, you can also talk to a flight attendant about this.

    You used to be able to ask for guidance when booking in a travel agency. I don't know if this is still possible. I don't think this is possible with online booking.

  4. Ko says up
    10 September 2018 on 14: 03

    If you want to be completely sure of good guidance, call in VIP services Survarnabumi. It costs a bit, but you can be sure that everything is taken care of, from getting out to boarding. There is bound to be someone who can still help you with their English site.

  5. John Chiang Rai says up
    10 September 2018 on 14: 08

    If I have read it correctly, then it only concerns the way there because on the way back where he wants to stay in Bangkok for the last few days, he is already flying in the company of someone else.
    For example, on the way there after the stopover in Bangkok, he does not have to go to “Baggage claim” at all, let alone get to Customs at all, as Sander writes in his response above.
    If he lands in Bangkok on the way there and only makes a stopover, he often has to or is even automatically directed to his CONNECTING FLIGHT where he can already read the flight number on his ticket, Boarding Card and the directions at the Airport BKK.
    At check-in, depending on the airline, it is possible that the luggage goes straight to its final destination, so that the good man at Suvarnabhumi Airport does not have to do anything else, except look for his connecting flight, which is clearly stated everywhere.
    All the above indications from commenters who believe that he needs to fill out Immigration forms, claim baggage, and make a Customs visit are completely incorrect, and only make it unnecessarily difficult for him.
    He will only be given this last procedure after Landing in Phnom Penh, and on his return flight to Bangkok, where he is already in company.

  6. erik says up
    10 September 2018 on 16: 21

    Request wheelchair assistance; then you will be pushed at every airport to the next gate or to immigration and baggage belts. You go through the procedures much faster; Out of decency you give a tip, I presume? I've been doing this for years, out of necessity, and I'm satisfied with it. You can request this after booking and paying at the travel agency.

    The arrival card is in English, but you fill it in on the plane and there is probably a Dutch or Flemish person near you. Good luck.

    • Chander says up
      11 September 2018 on 16: 44

      A better solution simply does not exist. Experienced it myself. Just pretend you can barely walk.

      • Rob V says up
        11 September 2018 on 18: 43

        The truth often takes the longest. Just let us know what your problem is and there will probably be people (staff or travelers) who will help you on your way. A friendly “Excuse me, I have a question… I haven't flown in over 20 years and this is my first time alone, can you help me? 🙂” for example…

  7. Frank says up
    10 September 2018 on 16: 33

    there may be many questions that come to mind, but what is really important, you are not alone, there are all Dutch people on the plane, and they can easily help you with something on board.

  8. Rob says up
    10 September 2018 on 20: 41

    I know from EVA air, that if you indicate that you need help at check-in, they will take you to the plane and that someone will be waiting for you on arrival and will help you further.

    At least this was the case with my girlfriend who came to the Netherlands for the first time 3 years ago and had never flown before, she was neatly brought to my arrival hall at Schiphol, while they had first landed in Brussels due to weather conditions, so only with a delay finally arrived at Schiphol at 3 o'clock, she had received a so-called MAAS sticker on her clothing and the whole aviation world seems to know what that means.

    On the return flight at Schiphol also reported again at check-in and she was told that she had to report again between 20.30 pm and 20.45 pm while the flight left at 21.45 pm so we could spend another hour together at Schiphol, after which she was quickly passed through the passport and security check piloted.

    • Cornelis says up
      11 September 2018 on 01: 33

      Just googled: MAAS is indeed an international aviation code and stands for 'Meet and Assist Service'.

  9. bernold says up
    10 September 2018 on 21: 39

    hello,

    Very understandable that you are hesitant about it.. I also had when I went on the plane for the first time. Only and to Bangkok with transfer in Qatar.
    But it was super relaxed, it was clearly indicated.
    Also in Bangkok, follow the “transfer” or “connecting flights” signs, go through security, and enjoy the journey.

  10. Jan Scheys says up
    11 September 2018 on 09: 55

    i've done this over 30 times and always alone;
    prepare well by bringing a book or music and like myself, when I get in the holiday starts for me. if you can fall asleep quite easily then there is certainly no problem and whatever your problem with your limited speaking of English is, if you depart from Amsterdam then there are probably enough Dutch speaking people on that flight as well. by the way, a good time to brush up on your knowledge of English!
    you should not be ashamed if you make mistakes; if they can do it better then so be it!
    good luck and i hope i helped you with this.

  11. JanT says up
    11 September 2018 on 09: 56

    There are many YouTube videos about Survarnabumi Airport. You can already study these and make any translations for yourself. I took pictures of the key clues and just wander from one picture to the next.
    Have a nice holiday.


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