Claims of a “special paid lane” at outbound immigration in Phuket have sparked controversy after long queues were observed at Phuket International Airport over the weekend. Photos shared online showed large numbers of tourists waiting at the Immigration Bureau checkpoint, with some reports suggesting that tourists were asked to pay about 200 baht per person to pass through immigration faster. The situation occurred during a weekend with high outbound passenger numbers, leading to delays and some passengers nearly missing their flights. Complaints have been submitted to a local MP, and social media users have questioned the lack of improvement in processing times at the airport.
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