Best TG or Star Alliance Lounge in BKK
Jan 12, 2024, 8:33 pm
#136
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Apparently there are issues with flight systems, so they just announced we are returning to gate …Have a safe trip!
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Jan 13, 2024, 12:48 am
#137
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Mar 22, 2024, 11:44 am
#139
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Hey all,
Would love to hear the TG brain trust’s thoughts on which of the *A lounges have the best shower facilities. Things that are crucially important to me in order of importance are ventilation (ie. the BKK QR lounges have amazing looking shower facilities with awesome
diptyque products, but zero ventilation and one will always leave the shower more sweaty than when entering, negating the whole shower!), cleanliness, privacy, and products. Would love to hear all of you all’s opinions!! Thanks!
Would love to hear the TG brain trust’s thoughts on which of the *A lounges have the best shower facilities. Things that are crucially important to me in order of importance are ventilation (ie. the BKK QR lounges have amazing looking shower facilities with awesome
diptyque products, but zero ventilation and one will always leave the shower more sweaty than when entering, negating the whole shower!), cleanliness, privacy, and products. Would love to hear all of you all’s opinions!! Thanks!
Mar 26, 2024, 8:06 am
#140
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As for the champagne, as I discovered (per your photo), the barman is rather stingy with his pours.
Mar 26, 2024, 11:00 am
#141
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stingy barman? never met one in that lounge.... maybe he was a teetotaler and was thinking that sooo early you should not be drinking....
Mar 26, 2024, 1:24 pm
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Stinginess is relative - one can just return more frequently for another…
Mar 29, 2024, 9:39 am
#143
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Really not up to barmen to be the protector of moral values. I was quite sober and wanted a glass of champagne to go with my breakfast. What's so unusual about that (if you're in a western culture place?)
Mar 29, 2024, 9:45 am
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I don't like barmen with attitude issues. And I've met a few around the world. If they don't approve of alcohol or serving it to certain genders, perhaps they shouldn't be barmen.
Mar 29, 2024, 10:14 am
#145
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which are:
Serving alcohol is only allowed from 11am-2pm and 5pm-12pm (with additional extra hours after midnight for entertainment districts only)
strictly no alcohol on all Buddhist holidays
Mar 30, 2024, 7:01 am
#146
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I must have been there like 20 times the past few years
Mostly really early in the morning
Mar 30, 2024, 7:16 am
#147
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Mar 30, 2024, 12:13 pm
#148
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usually not every guest during early morning hours drink champagne
, so the barmen's reaction might take a little longer.....that's probably how certain people get the impression, barmen are reluctant to serve....
Apr 7, 2024, 1:49 am
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indeed...you can pour yourself or you can wait until you are served....
usually not every guest during early morning hours drink champagne, so the barmen's reaction might take a little longer.....that's probably how certain people get the impression, barmen are reluctant to serve....
usually not every guest during early morning hours drink champagne
, so the barmen's reaction might take a little longer.....that's probably how certain people get the impression, barmen are reluctant to serve....Perhaps next time I might give it a try. Although, thinking about it, there may not be a next time, as I'll probably be heading to the Omanair lounge, which is usually my go to lounge at BKK. I only went to the SQ lounge because of its high rating on this forum, and I didn't want to needlessly spend a priority Pass visit.
I was in the Omanair lounge a few days ago, and really did enjoy it. The food, while the range may be fairly limited, is fine, especially the variety of local curries. And to be honest, the availability of self-pour champagne, where no one gives you a sideways glance, is a real winner.
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Apr 7, 2024, 11:11 pm
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I didn't realise that it was acceptable to self pour. I could easily have done this but I thought it might have been seen as disrespectful.
Perhaps next time I might give it a try. Although, thinking about it, there may not be a next time, as I'll probably be heading to the Omanair lounge, which is usually my go to lounge at BKK. I only went to the SQ lounge because of its high rating on this forum, and I didn't want to needlessly spend a priority Pass visit.
I was in the Omanair lounge a few days ago, and really did enjoy it. The food, while the range may be fairly limited, is fine, especially the variety of local curries. And to be honest, the availability of self-pour champagne, where no one gives you a sideways glance, is a real winner.
Perhaps next time I might give it a try. Although, thinking about it, there may not be a next time, as I'll probably be heading to the Omanair lounge, which is usually my go to lounge at BKK. I only went to the SQ lounge because of its high rating on this forum, and I didn't want to needlessly spend a priority Pass visit.
I was in the Omanair lounge a few days ago, and really did enjoy it. The food, while the range may be fairly limited, is fine, especially the variety of local curries. And to be honest, the availability of self-pour champagne, where no one gives you a sideways glance, is a real winner.