New TG Lounge Taking Shape At BKK

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May 5, 2019, 9:32 pm

#31

worldclubber

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Originally Posted by Kacee

They're behind schedule on updating the sign.

lol

Just walked past it and it does not look like it would open any time too soon. But as long as SQ, BR and TK let me in ...

May 6, 2019, 10:39 am

#32

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The staff believe the new lounge will be open in June. They stated it is kitted out and now on final completion. They said it would be Royal Silk which differs from the evidence in the photo. The existing D lounge will then be renovated in three phases so it will remain partly open. The F lounge is unaffected

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May 12, 2019, 7:51 am

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pandalama

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Originally Posted by TPJ

Earlier today I passed by the lounge. Info on the entrance reads that work is to be finished in November 2018. They even provided an exact date - November 30, 2018. Who is veryyy surprised

It’s ok. Chiang Mai Airport lounge was only 10 months behind schedule.

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May 16, 2019, 10:12 am

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Originally Posted by worldclubber

lol

Just walked past it and it does not look like it would open any time too soon. But as long as SQ, BR and TK let me in ...

Amazing Thailand but anyway I would be astonished if it matched the offering of SQ lounge

May 16, 2019, 12:33 pm

#35

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Originally Posted by chris63

Amazing Thailand but anyway I would be astonished if it matched the offering of SQ lounge

Cannot imagine that either, as none of the other TG lounges comes even close.

For me it‘s either SQ, or BR for late departures.

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May 22, 2019, 10:59 am

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Originally Posted by TPJ

Earlier today I passed by the lounge. Info on the entrance reads that work is to be finished in November 2018. They even provided an exact date - November 30, 2018. Who is veryyy surprised

May 24, 2019, 7:53 am

#37

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Originally Posted by Thai-Kiwi

I disagree entirely. My $$ spend to achieve ROP Gold well exceeds that spent by a non-status business class passenger. But that is my biased (loyalty-orientated) perspective

if they let golds into the lounge they would be jammed. Air Canada has a "polaris" style lounge in YYZ that's a flop. It also limits access, but the lounge is so crowded its a failure. So unless these lounges are built large enough or they limit who gets in they wont work.
it would be nice is STAR could come up with a new HIGHER level, Like ONE WORLD.

Aug 18, 2019, 4:03 am

#38

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Took a look today. Ongoing progress, but chairs and lamp fittings seem to be in place.

Attached Images

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Oct 19, 2019, 8:05 pm

#39

pandalama

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New lounge jjust opened. Anyone got to try it yet?

Oct 20, 2019, 3:43 am

#40

DH188

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I just enquired and was told it would open "after tomorrow" (Today being Sun 20/10).
Edit: now told it's opening tomorrow, 21/10.

Last edited by DH188; Oct 20, 2019 at 5:35 am Reason: Update

Oct 20, 2019, 11:36 am

#41

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Originally Posted by DH188

I just enquired and was told it would open "after tomorrow" (Today being Sun 20/10).
Edit: now told it's opening tomorrow, 21/10.

Saw the same seats today but was told opening date would be Tuesday

anyway, it's about to happen!

Besides the name, what is the difference between a Royal Silk Lounge and a Royal Orchid Lounge? As ROP Gold I can visit them both and I'm sure the same applies for J passengers. Any differences in the offerings?

Oct 20, 2019, 12:12 pm

#42

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Originally Posted by morrissey_ohz

Saw the same seats today but was told opening date would be Tuesday

Royal Silk = Business Class Lounge only
Royal Orchid = First and Business Class Lounge

Oct 20, 2019, 12:14 pm

#43

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DH188

I just enquired and was told it would open "after tomorrow" (Today being Sun 20/10).
Edit: now told it's opening tomorrow, 21/10.

As I peeked into the lounge today, it looks ready to open anytime now. Looking at the ceremony arrangement, I assume that it's likely to open tomorrow as you were told.

Oct 21, 2019, 5:47 am

#44

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Good, I see *G sign in front, please don't remove that.

Oct 21, 2019, 10:56 pm

#45

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Pictures available on official THAI AIRWAYS facebook page.

The lounge has two sides:
- One only for First/ ROP Plat
- Another side for BC / *A Gold / ROP Gold

There is made to order food and proper Barista

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