I think you may have checked in at the wrong locality, Thai's first check in is very large, there would have been people everywhere, ranging from luggage porters to service representatives and they would have whisked you through your own private immigration and customs, then onwards to the lounge. it is at this point YOU decide if you wish to walk or have assistance. hey it is no big deal, it is a load of fun though. Anyone visiting Asia, has the same food "problems" you experienced and everywhere it is the same. Try telling a waiter you will have your tea at the end of your breakfast, or that you prefer to eat your cornflakes prior to the bacon and eggs, nope, it all arrives at once, you see this is how food is eaten over here, we pick a little of this and mix it with a little of that. Sorry to read that you didn't enjoy your flight, put it down to experience, next time, whoever you fly with in First, you will have a standard that has to be reached, albeit no that high in your estimations but a standard all the same. I just flew China and the only western person on board, I didn't know what I was eating, I laugh when you say you ordered a steak, wish I knew what mine was