Local media said the special treatment resulted in extended waiting times for other passengers. Read more at straitstimes.com.
It is not unusual for celebrities to have protection from immigration police officers when they arrive at an airport.
Hundreds of fans were seen waiting for Wang, a member of K-pop boy band Got7, at the Bangkok airport, according to videos posted on social media platforms. Wang, who was in the country to attend an event, was seen walking through the departure lounge under heavy police protection. Wang also allegedly received special treatment and police protection, which caused delays in the service at immigration counters, according to complaints filed by passengers at the airport.
Wang kicked off his Magic Man world tour in Bangkok in November 2022, which took him to Singapore in December.
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