I'm only a Silver and got upgraded on both EK 385 and 384 on 24 July and 31 July since both flights were full in economy. And I buy the cheapest econ fare available usually online. But Emirates is really cheap in that the upgrade doesn't provide for lounge access. I mean, the buffet food has to be thrown away if not eaten, so I guess they must be concerned about the drinks that might be drunk by the upgraded pax. However, since I have Priority Pass, this non-lounge access doesn't upset me too much, though the food in the Emirates lounge is somewhat better that PP lounge food.

Tourists to BKK are returning but the two recent grenade bombs might drive them away again.