Apply by 29 November 2023. There is still time for a solution, but there is not much time., Although the language of the message seems strong, it does seem to heed as more of an advance warning, rather than an imminent threat of insolvency. THAI operates eight clubs at Bangkoks sprawling Suvarnabhumi International Airport. Thai operates the huge Airbus A380 and Boeing 747, but also the newly introduced Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 Dreamliner. We clocked download speeds at 12.18Mbps, uploads at 6.72Mbps and ping speeds of 8ms during our visit: being roughly on-par with an ADSL2+ connection or entry-level NBN fibre plan in Australia for downloads, and faster than many household connections for uploads: useful when sending large email attachments or uploading photos from your trip to social media. Free WIFI, newspapers and magazines, playroom for kids, business-centre, flight-information display. iPhone user? Our Royal Orchid Lounge at concourse D in Bangkok is a bright, colorful and airy space for relaxing or working prior to flight departure. Well send you an email to re-activate your account and enter a new password. When your visit calls for a quick email on your laptop, most of the chairs here are up to the task, with cocktail shelves on either side to balance your drink or snack and some but not all of the seats having access to AC power outlets embedded into the floor nearby. Hi Guest, join in the discussion on Thai Airways Royal Orchid business class lounge, Bangkok Airport, Executive Traveller is published by Business Travel Media Pty Ltd, a corporate authorised credit representative (#515763) of MGS FINANCIAL PTY LIMITED (#337568). Your lack of understanding of Thailand staggers the mind. Signing up with Executive Traveller only takes a second and lets you . It serves as a hub for several major airlines, including Thai Airways, Bangkok Airways, and AirAsia. Use TG a lot as they have a great FF program but they are so inconsistent in their delivery of product/services. Once you've checked in at the dedicated business desk - or even in the small First enclave to the left of this - at Bangkok's new Suvarnabhumi International Airport, you'll go through passport checks, and then the security checks (a new revelation at BKK: previously all the checks were at the gates, but these were moved in 2009 except for flights to the US, Australia, and the UK) and then down a long escalator. }); Free WIFI and an extra area with many workstations. We arrived early for our Bangkok-Brisbane business class flight and only had to wait about 10 minutes, opting for the neck and shoulder massage which was a great way to unwind after a busy week. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Log in or create an account and sign up to be notified. Indeed, this Business Class lounge used to be the pick of the bunch, and once had a cook to order theatre kitchen noodle bar. Choice of beverages is very good as well. third This is quite good, with everything from sausages in a bun, to mixed meat pastries. Indeed, part of the problem is that the showers and sleeping rooms take up so much space, there isn't much room left for a decent lounge. Check-in Row "F", Counters F01 - F15 (All Flights Check-in). The new Turkish Airlines lounge is worth a visit. You can take a bus from Beauvais Airport (BVA) to Gare du Nord via Paris Porte Maillot and Gnral Koenig - Palais des Congrs in around 2h 3m. 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Talking point: have you given up on airport WiFi? Concourse C West, Level 3 directly opposite the Concourse C East lounge, so if one lounge is a little busy, head on over into the other one. Well send you an email to re-activate your account and enter a new password. There are the usual pastries, in a heated cupboard. Both areas offer nice garden-view. 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Flying internationally from Bangkok with Thai Airways, or on another Star Alliance airline like Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines or Turkish Airlines? doAD('MID'). Thai Airways Royal Orchid Plus Platinum cardholders departing on an international Thai Airways flight. For more serious work, follow the main pathway along and then around to the left to find computer stations and other desk space for using your own device with wireless Internet available throughout the lounge (connect to THAINetwork_E2). Train operators. Theres hope for us all. Is it time to change the name of this blog to All Thailand all the Time or start another for your strange fascination with this place? Business class and first class passengers of Thai Airways and all other Star Alliance airlines. Norwegian is a low cost carrier airline and third in size in Europe from Norway. I am in the midst of a trip report on Thailandthat means a Thailand story every day until I get through the report. Alternatively, SNCF operates a train from Beauvais to Paris Nord hourly. No longer: it is still there, but now used by the staff as a gossiping hole. Air Berlin, Jet Airways and Thomas Cook along with their aircraft division to name but a few. If youve forgotten your password, simply enter your email address Please adjust your search criteria and try again. and with seven slumber rooms, too otherwise found only at the Concourse C West Royal Silk Lounge on the other side of the airport. At least here the designers avoided the mistake (as in the Concourse E West lounge) of putting the sleeping rooms in the lightest brightest part of the lounge, against the plate glass wall of the end. It's often a quieter choice than Thai's main Royal Silk Lounge at Concourse D before the evening Thai Airways flights to Australia, and is also home to seven 'slumber rooms' for travellers on longer stays although the rest of the amenities aren't as impressive, and lag behind other Star Alliance lounges at Bangkok Airport. Purchase access to hundreds of lounges worldwide. Your guide to Star Alliance business class lounges at Bangkok Airport, Turkish Airlines to announce launch of Australian flights, Qantas status extension for Platinum frequent flyers, Your guide to Accor Live Limitless: hotel loyalty, status and perks, How to get a Turkish Airlines Star Alliance status match, 5 reasons you shouldn't bin your boarding passes, What to do when an airline cancels your flight, New ways for airlines to win your business, Australia's airport mask mandate will soon come to an end. I visited Cuba during the Castro reign and Afghanistan despite great risk to personal safety. However, there is plenty of space, and despite the lack of views can be nice and quiet. During the day, external windows provide plenty of sunlight instead. Ill go to China, even though it puts Muslim minorities in concentration camps and has invaded Hong Kong. Better yet, you dont have to use the lounge of the airline youre travelling with so if youre jetting home from Bangkok with Thai Airways, you may be able to visit the EVA Air or Singapore Airlines lounges instead. Domestic Concourse D. International Concourse A. No legal liability is accepted. Royal First Class passengers departing on a same-day Thai Airways flight, Royal Silk Class (business class) flyers departing on a same-day Thai Airways flight, No access for any other Star Alliance passengers. [17] Otherwise, the national airline must close down. At THAI we take great pride in providing service that reflects the Thai tradition of hospitality; warm smiles, attention to detail and gracious touches of Thai in all classes of service. Both lounges have a good selection of hot food, however drinks can be patchy, with only one small staffed bar. Your absurd fascination with Thailand and pedophilia makes me think that perhaps YOU have something to hide. Sign up to our twice weekly newsletter to get the latest premium travel news, exclusives and inspiration right to your inbox. Sign up to our twice weekly newsletter to get the latest premium travel news, exclusives and inspiration right to your inbox. Your unrelenting focus on the pernicious sex trade of Thailand borders on monomania. We were there past midnight so the place was quite empty. Like most things Thai it 'may' be delayed And what a mess Suvarnabhumi airport is after such a relatively short time. Does anyone have any news of when Thai will use the A350 for the MEL - BKK routes ?