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Old Feb 10, 2019, 3:45 pm
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New TG Lounge Taking Shape At BKK
It's between D3 and D4.
A few months from being ready I'd guess.
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Old Feb 10, 2019, 3:56 pm
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Originally Posted by DH188
It's between D3 and D4.
A few months from being ready I'd guess.
Wow, a relatively new BR lounge, a recently remodeled SQ lounge, a soon-to-open TK lounge and a new TG lounge. *A is really improving at BKK. ^
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Old Feb 10, 2019, 4:11 pm
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Wow, a relatively new BR lounge, a recently remodeled SQ lounge, a soon-to-open TK lounge and a new TG lounge. *A is really improving at BKK. ^
I guess TG is worried more *G passengers skip TG lounges as alternatives are available. No hard evidence, though...
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Old Feb 10, 2019, 11:07 pm
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It's about time; it has been expected for 2-3 years
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Old Feb 11, 2019, 12:15 am
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I guess TG is worried more *G passengers skip TG lounges as alternatives are available. No hard evidence, though...
With the current state of affairs that is entirely possible.
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Old Feb 11, 2019, 2:06 pm
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Does anyone know a planned opening date?
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Old Feb 11, 2019, 6:20 pm
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Originally Posted by IndyHoosier
Does anyone know a planned opening date?
I guess after the experience in Chiang Mai, they will not announce in advance any planned opening date
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Old Feb 11, 2019, 11:49 pm
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I note the branding is "Royal Orchid Lounge" - this suggests it will cater for Biz and First like the Royal Orchid Lounges in concourses C and E.

Note: For those new to THAI, "Royal Silk Lounges" are Biz only.

At least this has been the naming protocol to date......
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Old Feb 12, 2019, 12:44 am
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Originally Posted by Thai-Kiwi
I note the branding is "Royal Orchid Lounge" - this suggests it will cater for Biz and First like the Royal Orchid Lounges in concourses C and E.
Note: For those new to THAI, "Royal Silk Lounges" are Biz only.
At least this has been the naming protocol to date......
the only Royal Orchid Lounge so far is in E and it has beside the biz lounge a small tiny F lounge, as the main F lounge is far away (at the eastern end of the D concourse)
So would it make sense to have another F lounge in D at this new lounge which is pretty close to the main F lounge? i do not think so...
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Old Feb 12, 2019, 1:04 am
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Originally Posted by BinSabai
the only Royal Orchid Lounge so far is in E and it has beside the biz lounge a small tiny F lounge, as the main F lounge is far away (at the eastern end of the D concourse)
So would it make sense to have another F lounge in D at this new lounge which is pretty close to the main F lounge? i do not think so...
I agree entirely. But I wondered why this new lounge isn't a Royal Silk Lounge - that was all........
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Old Feb 12, 2019, 7:55 am
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Originally Posted by Thai-Kiwi
I agree entirely. But I wonder why this new lounge isn't a Royal Silk Lounge - that was all........
Obly time will tell I guess.
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Old Feb 13, 2019, 4:16 am
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I guess TG is worried more *G passengers skip TG lounges as alternatives are available. No hard evidence, though...
I am a "repeat offender!"
Unless in F, I rarely spend time in the TG biz lounges. Even the one down the escalator right after express immigration....
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Old Feb 13, 2019, 7:53 am
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Originally Posted by Tokyoite
I am a "repeat offender!"
Unless in F, I rarely spend time in the TG biz lounges. Even the one down the escalator right after express immigration....
that would be the worst...
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Old Feb 15, 2019, 10:45 pm
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I hope it'll be like United Polaris Lounge - Only Biz & F pax are allowed in. NO EXCEPTIONS.
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Old Feb 15, 2019, 11:16 pm
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I hope it'll be like United Polaris Lounge - Only Biz & F pax are allowed in. NO EXCEPTIONS.
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
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