BKK Thai Royal Orchid First Class Lounge

July 2022

Thai First Class from Bangkok to Tokyo Narita

With an early 4:00am wake up, it's time to head home, starting with a 7:30am Thai flight to Narita. Early morning means very little Bangkok traffic and I arrived at Suvarnabhumi Airport at around 5:15am.

Thai has a civilized First Class check-in area, away from the masses. Come on dude, you couldn't find another place to stand?

Pleasant TG agent checking me in and doing the doc check dance.

My personal Thai escort to security and the lounge.

Newly refurbished in the past year, much different feel from the old First Class Lounge.

After I settled in, I headed to the dining area for some breakfast.

Both the Patongko and Won Ton were delicious.

Although I had asked to board early, that never happened as my personal escort finally showed up at T-25 for the long long walk to E8. In the pre-Covid days, Thai used to use golf carts to transport First Class passengers around the airport. Not sure what the deal was today.

Bangkok BKK to Toyko NRT

Thai Airways TG 676

777-300ER

7:35a-3:45p (sked)

7:50a-4:15p (actual)

July 21, 2022

Departed 1/8

I was warmly welcome on board by Purser Kit and Chef "Bob". This was the same 77W that flew my from NRT two days ago and apparently still experiencing seat issues. Not a problem since I was the only passenger in First today. I was moved from 2A to 2K on that flight as 2A was not fully functional. And today, 2K was having issues. Kit moved me to 1A which he assured me was fully functional... "the best seat on the plane". LOL.

Gorgeous cabin.

In the air, fantastic service again today. As with NRT-BKK, no printed menus although Kit showed my the options on his iPad.

Perfect Eggs Benedict.

After breakfast and a movie, I moved across the aisle where Kit had made my bed. Very comfy and I got nearly three hours of sleep.

We landed about 30 minutes late but didn't mind as the service was wonderful and I had plenty of connect time.

And my Instagram video of my enjoyable day with Thai First Class.

July 2019

Thai Royal Orchid First Class Lounge at BKK

At around 9:30pm, we headed for the airport. We passed on the tuk-tuk...

... opting for a real taxi at a negotiated rate of 550 Bhat. (around $18).

And 25 minutes later, we were at the airport.

We retrieved our bags from Left Luggage and headed back to First Class check-in...

... where our Personal Assistant checked us in...

... and escorted us to security...

... and down to cart dispatch for the ride to the First Class Lounge.

Inside the Royal Orchid Lounge, not much has changed since my last visit some 5 years ago.

Comfy seating areas although the place could stand a lot more power outlets.

The private rooms are very nice, although fully occupied by the time we arrived.

batmandds headed off for a complimentary massage while I relaxed in the main seating area.

At around T-30, our PA came to get us and escort us to gate. Although getting there was quite a long haul.

After 5-7 minutes, we arrived at... security. Say what?

After security, we walked the rest of the long, long way to Gate E3.

July 2013

We arrived at BKK about 30 minutes ahead of schedule. Nice plane gazing on the taxi.

Waiting for all F pax with our names on a sign, the Thai First Class meet, greet and drive service. Our lovely TG escort. She how lovely the back of her head looks.

She escorted me up the transit escalator thru security and handed me off to First Class Lounge staff. Much like staff at a fine hotel, multiple staff welcome me in and escorted me to my own private lounge suite, delivering towel and drink, offering food, drink and spa services. Just like at the Admirals Club. LOL.