There is an answer to your question, but may not apply to your situation. Thai First is without disupte "the best TG lounge at BKK", but only accessible if flying First.
To better answer your question, could you advise:
What cabin class and airline are you travelling?
What is your Star Alliance membership tier level?
How long is your stopover / available time, and what concourse at BKK (if known) are you departing from?
Sorry Jay, I have stipulated this earlier. I have a 4 hr layover in BKK before flying TG 465 C class. I know TG have a few Intl lounges and have found some very crowded before. An personal preferences?
You're right, there are many int'l TG lounges in BKK, and they are confusing. So many in fact, I've just noticed a few screw-ups in my listing below! Grr..
As you're travelling TG in J/C class, you'll probably be most comfortable in a lounge which prohibits other Star Alliance customers from entering. Your best option is Royal Silk Lounge on Concourse D. The upside is that this TG's biggest lounge, so crowding "shouldn't" be an issue. Another bonus is its proximity to Royal Orchid Spa, where you can grab a massage.
The downside is that there are no showers in this lounge, which you'll probably want if you're having a 4hr layover. Might pay to pop into an adjacent lounge to use their shower facilities, and then retreat elsewhere.
Your ability to access Thai Airways (TG) lounges is based on the following eligibility criteria at BKK airport:
Royal First Lounge (Concourse D)
Thai First-class ONLY
NO Star Alliance First
NO Star Alliance Gold
Royal Orchid Spa (Concourse D)
Thai First
Thai Business
NO Star Alliance First
NO Star Alliance Gold
Royal Orchid Lounge (Concourse D)
Thai First
Thai Business
NO Star Alliance First
NO Star Alliance Gold
Royal Silk Lounge (Concourse C - West/"Right")
Thai First
Thai Business
Thai Royal Orchid Plus Platinum card
Star Alliance First
NO Star Alliance Gold
Royal Silk Lounge (Concourse C - East/"Left")
Thai First
Thai Business
Thai Royal Orchid Plus Platinum card
StarAlliance First
NO Star Alliance Gold
Royal Orchid Lounge (Concourse E - West/"Right")
Thai First-class
Thai Business
Thai Royal Orchid Plus Gold card
Star Alliance First
Star Alliance Business
Star Alliance Gold
Royal Silk Lounge (Concourse E - East/"Left")
Thai First
Thai Business
Thai Royal Orchid Plus Platinum card
Star Alliance First
NO Star Alliance Gold
In Orchid and Silk lounges which allow Thai First and Thai Business customers, there are seperate areas within the lounge exclusively for the use of First passengers.
The "NO Star Alliance Gold" is based on Thai Airways published eligibility policy, but conflicts with the Star Alliance published eligibility policy. If attempting to enter these lounges, you may be directed to the Royal Orchid Lounge, in Concourse E. If in doubt, look for the "Star Alliance Gold" status badge at the lounge entry.
If Star Alliance Gold, there is also:
Singapore Airlines SilverKris lounge (Concourse A)
Gunners is correct, but we've both (above) mistakenly called it Royal Orchid Lounge (Concourse D), whereas it's actually called Royal Silk Lounge (Concourse D).
Emphasis added, because you'll want to avoid the "Orchid" lounge (Concourse E): this is the one crawling with Star Alliance members.
flyboyQFTG
flyboyQFTG
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Best TG international lounge @ BKK?
ausJCP
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Hi James,
There is an answer to your question, but may not apply to your situation. Thai First is without disupte "the best TG lounge at BKK", but only accessible if flying First.
To better answer your question, could you advise:
Cheers,
Jay
flyboyQFTG
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Sorry Jay, I have stipulated this earlier. I have a 4 hr layover in BKK before flying TG 465 C class. I know TG have a few Intl lounges and have found some very crowded before. An personal preferences?
ausJCP
ausJCP
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Member since 28 Aug 2014
Total posts 132
You're right, there are many int'l TG lounges in BKK, and they are confusing. So many in fact, I've just noticed a few screw-ups in my listing below! Grr..
As you're travelling TG in J/C class, you'll probably be most comfortable in a lounge which prohibits other Star Alliance customers from entering. Your best option is Royal Silk Lounge on Concourse D. The upside is that this TG's biggest lounge, so crowding "shouldn't" be an issue. Another bonus is its proximity to Royal Orchid Spa, where you can grab a massage.
The downside is that there are no showers in this lounge, which you'll probably want if you're having a 4hr layover. Might pay to pop into an adjacent lounge to use their shower facilities, and then retreat elsewhere.
ausJCP
ausJCP
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Member since 28 Aug 2014
Total posts 132
Your ability to access Thai Airways (TG) lounges is based on the following eligibility criteria at BKK airport:
Royal First Lounge (Concourse D)
Royal Orchid Spa (Concourse D)
Royal Orchid Lounge (Concourse D)
Royal Silk Lounge (Concourse C - West/"Right")
Royal Silk Lounge (Concourse C - East/"Left")
Royal Silk Lounge (Concourse E - East/"Left")
In Orchid and Silk lounges which allow Thai First and Thai Business customers, there are seperate areas within the lounge exclusively for the use of First passengers.
Gunners
Gunners
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Member since 13 May 2011
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The Royal Orchid Lounge (Concourse D) is the best Thai Lounge by fiar for C class. Use C or E Thai Busines Lounger for Showers only.
ausJCP
ausJCP
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Member since 28 Aug 2014
Total posts 132
Gunners is correct, but we've both (above) mistakenly called it Royal Orchid Lounge (Concourse D), whereas it's actually called Royal Silk Lounge (Concourse D).
Emphasis added, because you'll want to avoid the "Orchid" lounge (Concourse E): this is the one crawling with Star Alliance members.
smit0847
smit0847
Member since 30 Aug 2013
Total posts 148
Ive been through BKK on TG J many times. The best lounge is the SQ lounge but its a bit of a hike.