What’s it like flying THAI Airways on their 787-8 in Business Class? Take a look at this video to see if THAI Airways has returned to its old glory days or if it is still just a big old hot mess.
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-Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport
-THAI Airways History
-Check in & Gate Area
-THAI Airways Royal Orchid Lounge
-Boarding & Flight Stats
-THAI Airways TG Route Map
-Full Business Class Seat Tour
-In Flight Meal (Breakfast Service)
-In Flight Entertainment
-Take off & Landing Views
-Airport Stats & Spool Up
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Fare Paid: 556.38 USD
Category: Business Class
Inclusions: 40kg Check in, 1+1 Carry on, Seat Selection, Meal Service, Lounge Access
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↪ Video Chapters ↩
0:00 Intro
00:27 Boarding Pass Flight Info
00:57 Welcome to Bangkok
01:45 Suvarnabhumi Airport Exterior
02:39 Check in Hall
03:10 Premium Check in
03:38 Thai Royal Orchid Lounge Tour
06:06 Departure Concourse
07:18 THAI Airways Route Map (TG)
07:34 Heading to the Gate
08:29 Today’s Aircraft
09:15 Empty Gate & Boarding Begins
09:39 Flight Stats
10:05 First Impressions On Board
10:51 Cabin Layout Graphic
11:06 Detailed Seat Tour
12:33 Safety Video & Push Back
13:32 Taxi to Runway
14:30 Spool up, Take off, Airport Stats & Routing
15:57 In Flight Comforts & Amenities
16:34 In Flight Entertainment
17:19 Delicious Breakfast Service
18:21 Seat in Full Flat Mode
18:42 Ten Second Toilet Tour
18:54 Flying over The Ganges & Past The Himalayas
19:38 Descending into Delhi
20:38 Final Approach & Landing
21:56 Deplaning & Arrival
22:27 The Flip Flop Score
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20 Comments
Having grown up in Bangkok, I've got a soft spot for TG. In the 90s I visited Don Muang often (Dad knew an immigration guy so we never queued for passport control) and spent time at the 4th floor TG coffee shop, where items were plated with inflight serviceware. Adults would sit and talk about how the Concorde blew out an entire wall of glasses in the old terminal…
TG became a whipping boy for every aviation enthusiast and their moms who loved to ramble on about how they bought planes, how badly the airline's run, but the older I get, the more my interest as a consumer became aligned with how TG operated. For instance they were probably the last major in the region to begin to charge for exit rows. Now as TG reorganized more inline with modern business school paradigm, the base fare from my region to Bangkok has gone up by about 50%, including $500 for a three-hour flight that was about $250 on WE up till August. Travel plans destroyed lol…but hey, everyone was cheering this behavior on and believing TG should be more like this 😛
I’m a OneWorld frequent flyer so hadn’t used Thai Airways in about 15 years until Sunday night just gone. I probably do at least 15 long haul flights a year and despite my trepidations Thai even in economy were fantastic. Crew were amazing and attentive to a level I haven’t experienced recently and the flight in general was great, highly recommended.
Good to see they're improving. Thai, along with Singapore, used to be the best Asian carriers; not sure what happened – Singapore survived, Thai didn't. Another great video.
10:17 Why am I only seeing 3 rows in the center section?
I lived in Thailand in the 90s, and I miss the traditional uniforms, formal dress, and 747 service. Looks like a budget airline now.
I love how the staff wear disposable gloves and masks.
Thanks for the review, enjoy your honesty! Travelled with Thai in Business Class a lot back in the 2006-2012 period – when 'lie flat' as opposed to 'fully flat' was a thing! My two only ever A346 flights were with them from MEL-ZRH and back (still my all time favorite aircraft!) but yes, the notorious equipment changes with Thai, uggh! That same trip was when I transited through what is now DMK on the way over but BKK on the way back when the new airport opened – ah, the old Don Mueang Airport – night and day in comparison to Suvarnabhumi! I did note in your video that upon departure from BKK the flight attendants where not in their traditional uniform – I just read that they can wear the purple uniform for shorter flights – I did not know that. I only ever saw them in the traditional uniform upon departure and they would then change into the 'western' purple uniform normally after the first meal service. Granted, all of my flights with Thai were long haul
My last TG flight was way back in June 2019 when I flew BKK-DME (Moscow) vv. It was served with the aging 777-200ER but the crew and food were fantastic both ways.
Thanks for the review. I like Thai Airways. The handful of flights that I flew them were always very good. Thai Airways also serves as the "private jet" for the Thai Royal family. If any of the "Royals" were flying a flight, the airline would downgrade or move passengers for their privacy. That also led to aircraft being switched. A couple of other airlines do the same thing. Etihad and Qatar come to mind.
When I flew Thai airways they were truly fantastic. Their service was excellent. They were so friendly. We were in economy.
appreciated the fact sheet. thank you
AKG is a good brand owned by the Harman group.
Great review! Have fun in India 😉
Just found your channel. Binging all your flight videos. Great work my friend, great narration too! Keep it up!
Great video, excellent choice of music.
I'm from Singapore and na, seen Thai Airways Chicken Rice presentation, I've to said that it's a very beautiful potion. It's White Chicken are perfectly done and served ya. 🙂
Have you flown in or out of the new terminal that they’ve just opened up at BKK
I don’t think I would fly on this plane. Long distance, I’m used to 1 2 1 seating configuration.
An outstanding description of the airline history their ups and downs. I guess one can say their demise and now hopefully their regeneration and readiness to compete with Singapore Airlines, Emirates with luxury and glamour and such comfort in the air and on the ground at the airport counters and lounges. Thank you kindly.
Great review. Thank you. You mentioned being on a similar RJ 787 recently. Will you be doing a report on this? I was recently on various long and short haul RJ flights in business class. My experiences were quite mixed – great on the short haul flights to odd on the long haul. I'm curious what you thought.
Love your channel. Thanks so much – outstanding quality!