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3 weeks ago we went through the new airport at BKK. Came in on Qatar flight arriving 0700. We were clear Immigration and had our bags by 0815. Our 12Go flight to Phuket wasn't till 1045.
Allowing for delays (and remembering you will have to check your bags into NOk Air at least 30 mins before the flight (check the min time they allow between check in and flight) you shoudl be OK.
Also regarding switching airlines, I was always of the understanding that you ALWAYS had to clear Customs at your first port of entry into a Country. Hence even if you flew Thai to BKK and then onwards to Phuket, you would still have to get your bags and clear Customs?
I dont know what Nok are like for allowing changes. You might be safer getting the later one and seeing if you make the earlier one if they will let you on. Certainly more chances than if you miss the early one will they let you on the later one free (probably make you may again!)
For time killing 5 hrs (will be closer to 2-3 as you will have all the Immigration/baggae etc to do) not worth leaving the airport.
Go for a nice massage at the massage place there (its GREAT after a long flight!)
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