Overview

THAI flies Smooth as Silk 45 times a week from Australia to Bangkok, with connections to over 70 destinations worldwide across 5 continents.

THAI’s network stretches from the heart of Asia across the globe to include 13 major European cities, over 40 destinations throughout Asia and the Middle East, five in Australia/New Zealand, LA in the USA and Johannesburg in South Africa.

Throughout a dynamic period of growth, THAI has maintained its commitment to excellence in customer service as a full service carrier with an exceptional crew to passenger ratio of 1:6.

THAI has received many awards from both customers and the travel industry.

Intercontinental fleet

•  90 aircraft (B777s, B747-400, A340-500, A340-600, A330-300)
•  More than 30 aircraft on order (A330-300s, B777-200ER, B777- 300ER & A380-800s)

Alliances

•  Star Alliance

Accolades

•  Best First Class Lounge - Suvarnabhumi Bangkok International Airport 2007, 2009 & 2010 Skytrax World Airline Awards
•  Best Asian Carrier - 2009 Go Asia Awards
•  Best Southeast Asian Airline - 2010 Global Traveller and TTG
•  THAI was voted second for Best Intercontinental Airlines at the 17th Grand Travel Award Ceremony in Stockholm. The votes were conducted with over 1,200 travel agents in Stockholm, Denmark and Norway.
•  THAI's Royal First Class Lounge at Suvarnabhumi Airport ranked the Best in Skytrax 2009 global survey of airlines. Besides, THAI's airline cabin staff category has also climbed up from fourth to third place and THAI remains among the top five in the Best First Class Airline Award. In the lounge section, THAI features five stars dining options and offers Spa and massage services for its customers.  Staff services at THAI's Royal First Class Lounge also earned five stars on service efficiency as well as general customer care.
•  THAI was ranked among the Best First Class and Business Class Airlines in the world by Luxury Travel Magazine's Gold List 2008 in Australia.
•  THAI was ranked third for the Top 10 International Airlines category of the Travel and Leisure magazine's 13th World's Best Awards 2008. Readers of Travel and Leisure magazine selected THAI as their third favourite international airline in addition to selecting Bangkok as the top best city in the World's Best Awards 2008.
•  THAI was ranked 2nd for its first class lounge and 4th for "Best Cabin Staff" by Skytrax Airline of the Year 2008.

Key Destinations

•  Bangkok (BKK)
•  Phuket (HKT)
•  London (LHR)
•  Frankfurt (FRA)
•  Athens (ATH)

Price Guide

•  Thailand - from $3950*
•  Vietnam- from $4239*
•  India - from $4378*
•  Middle East - from $6002*
•  Europe - from $7207*

* Add taxes to all prices. Based on East Coast Australia departures

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Note: If you are flying with Thai Airways and stop over in Bangkok, discounted hotel rates may apply. Please contact our consultants for details.

Other Accommodations

Bangkok Airport Transfers

Book online transfer between Bangkok hotel and airport

Things to Do in Bangkok 

Book online Bangkok tours and sightseeing & tickets

Royal First

On board, in the privacy of their segregated cabin, the degree of friendly, personal hospitality extended to them is exceptional.  The innovation in luxury is the newly installed sleeper seating, with 180 degrees of recline and almost seven feet of space in which to stretch out. Each seat is equipped with the interactive Audio Visual On Demand entertainment system, plus in-seat telephone and laptop power outlet.

* Available on A340-600 and B747-400 (selected aircraft.)

In-flight Dining

Royal First Class passengers are welcomed on board with a glass of Dom Perignon, Bollinger or an appropriate vintage Champagne, and the premium bar service includes aged whiskies, Napoleon brandies, a full range of ports and liqueurs , beers and soft drinks with, naturally, a selection of the finest vintage wines selected by a panel of experts.

Meals are served, with timing adjusted to each passenger’s preference, by a dedicated staff renowned for their gracious hospitality, in a style more suitable for a classic gourmet restaurant.The exquisite presentation of each meal reflects the skill and experience of THAI master chefs and the international tastes of their honoured guests. With choices for every course, dishes are presented, beautifully garnished, on fine porcelain, with the finest table linen and crystal glasses to enhance the enjoyment of connoisseur travellers.

Meals can be pre-ordered before departure, please advise your travel specialist.

Restaurant in Bangkok airport First Class Lounge

Royal Silk Business Class

Intercontinental fleet

•  90 aircraft (B777s, B747-400, A340-500, A340-600, A330-300)
•  More than 30 aircraft on order (A330-300s, B777-200ER, B777- 300ER & A380-800s)

Cabin Specifications

•  30 forward facing seats over 1 cabin (cabins vary per aircraft)
•  2 - 2 - 2 configuration

Seat Specifications

Enjoy segregated cabins, with two-abreast seating. On long-haul flights, newly installed shell seats offer 60 inches (five feet) of stretch-out space, with 170 degrees of recline for sleeping. Each seat is equipped with telephone and laptop power outlet. The interactive Audio Visual On Demand entertainment system offers literally hundreds of channels, for movies, music, information and games.

**Available on A340-600, A340-500, A330-300 (selected aircraft), B747-400 (selected aircraft), B777-300, B777-200 and B777-200ER.

* Royal Silk class seat on B777-200ER&B777-300
* Royal Silk class seat on B747-400, B777-200, A340-500 & A340-600

Luggage Allowance

•  30kg checked luggage
•  Royal Orchid Plus members - additional 10kg (silver members) or 20kg (gold members) of luggage
•  Star Alliance gold members - additional 20kg of luggage

Dining

THAI international master chefs have created innovative menus, which are changed regularly to create variety. Meals are served, restaurant style, in individual courses, always with a tempting choice of main dish. Presentation is also magnificent, with porcelain place settings, fine table linen and crystal glasses. Every aspect of refreshment service is lavish, with a full complimentary bar choice, offering fine wines of notable vintage, premium brands of spirits, vintage ports and liqueurs, plus a variety of beers and soft drinks.

•  Meals served restaurant style, in individual courses
•  Choice of 4 main meals
•  Fine wines, premium spirits brands, vintage ports and liqueurs
•  Porcelain place setting, fine table linen and crystal glasses

THAI offers a full range of special menus, which should be ordered, in advance, at the same time THAI flight reservations are made.

Clubs & Lounges

•  Premium lounges in Bangkok
•  “Spa Lounge” in Bangkok
•  Access to the Air New Zealand lounges (SYD, MEL, BNE)
•  Access to the Qantas Lounge (PER)

Royal Silk lounges do not allow guests.

Restaurant in Bangkok airport Business Class Lounge

Royal Orchid Spa

Opening hours: 06:00 am. – 11:30 pm.

Treatment Menu:

* Touch Of Silk Body Massage ( 60 minutes) – In any of three Spa Suites, a gentle and relaxing full body massage using traditional techniques with pure herbal essence aromatherapy oils, including Jacuzzi and Tropical Rain Fall, exclusively for Royal First Class passengers
* Traditional Neck & Shoulder Massage (30 minutes) – The treatment is designed for Neck and Shoulder to clear all stress and tension before or after long journey. This is especially provided for Royal First and Royal Silk Class passengers.
* Meridian Foot Massage (30 minutes) – The treatment is designed for Foot Massage to clear all stress and tension before or after long journey. This is especially provided for Royal First and Royal Silk Class passengers.

Loyalty Programs

•  Royal Orchid Plus
•  Free membership
•  Redemptions include flights, accommodation, upgrades, excess luggage from Bangkok and lounge passes
•  Mileage accrual on THAI, Star Alliance and partner airlines