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Bangkok Weekend on Thai A350 Economy
It was time to fly again over the recent long weekend holidays, and it was another 'pilgrimage' trip for great thai food in the Land of Smiles. Flights to and fro were booked on Thai Airways, which offered reasonable fares for the long weekend period. TG operates 5x daily on the SIN-BKK route, and 2 of the flights are flown on their brand new A350 aircraft, which would be the aircraft I am flying on both legs.
TG's check-in counters at Changi opens 2.5hrs before flight, and I was there rather early as I wanted to check out the new Jewel in Changi. Among the first to check-in and received the colourful boarding pass. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...774c29ed_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...d848169b_b.jpg The new Jewel shopping complex is attached to Terminal One, and it was actually my first visit to the new attraction, though I stayed rather near the airport. Amid all the hoohas, it offered an instagrammable setting with lush greenery and world's tallest indoor waterfall. Other than that, it was the usual shopping, eateries and entertainment outlets found in many other shopping complexes, though some are exclusive to Jewel only at the moment. Wonder how long the hype will last. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...c43b1eb8_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...36390545_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...421f0a94_b.jpg Left Jewel and headed through immigration into the Departure in search of some food. Spotted QR's A350-1000. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...757e6429_b.jpg Decided to head to the Dnata lounge to check it out. The lounge is used by a few airlines, mainly SkyTeam airlines and airlines with no alliances. Entry is also available to membership holders, including Priority Pass. As it was the lull period, the lounge was actually pretty quiet. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...9392a441_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...f9e6db24_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...457c4cf4_b.jpg Coffee/tea and bar area. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...cc40e4f1_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...1aa5a085_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...8c4ac15c_b.jpg |
Dining area. The dining options were not too exciting at this time of the day.
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18 May 2019
Thai Airways TG 404 Singapore (SIN) - Bangkok (BKK) A350-900 HS-THF Economy Class Flight Time: 2H01M Boarding was called. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...9873d323_b.jpg Heading to the beautiful A350 aircraft. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...92e2cb45_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...7c7c7999_b.jpg Welcomed by two beautiful Thai cabin crew at the door. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...b2a2ccb3_b.jpg Turned left into the economy cabin. Seat designs were modern and beautiful. On each seat was a pillow. Blankets were available upon request as well. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...260d4503_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...d6b1c6c9_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...b24c2f80_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...5fcaa878_b.jpg Beautiful A350 swept winglet. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...93e9e9d9_b.jpg Each seat had a huge IFE touchscreen monitor with remote control. Under the monitor was a USB port and a headphone jack. The seat was also fitted with a footrest. Power sockets were available under the seat. Legroom was decent. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...fa89b11a_b.jpg Pillow, blanket and headphones. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...7805e205_b.jpg Reading materials. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...460c4669_b.jpg |
Climbing above the clouds.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...46067fae_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...4d6e3e9f_b.jpg The IFE selection were updated with new movies. More than sufficient selection for this short flight. I chose the comedy, Dumplin. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...ec76d73e_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...1df90272_b.jpg Meal service started shortly after. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...5df81b78_b.jpg Meal and beverages selection were available in the IFE system. The meal selection was similar to what I had a year ago on the same flight. Not sure of how TG rotates their menus. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...73c25c87_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...d37231df_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...f4f63297_b.jpg Meal tray served. They ran out of the Snapper choice, so went for the Curry chicken with Nasi Goreng. The tray came with a side salad with dressing, warm bun with butter, banana crumble dessert, plastic cutlery and a bottle of drinking water. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...99b86fdf_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...f04fdde6_b.jpg Salad was fresh and crunchy. Banana crumble was a tad dry for my liking. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...0f4c8805_b.jpg The main course was flavourful and very tasty. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...18e65b32_b.jpg |
Continuing with my movie
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...23f277bf_b.jpg After the meal trays were distributed, the crew came down the aisle with the beverage cart, offering coffee/tea and other beverages. Wines were offered earlier with the meal distribution. Unlike previously flights on TG, it seems that TG has done away with displaying the full bar selection on the cart top, instead they just had the common wines/coffee/tea/juice/coke on display, aka SQ-style. I had a cup of diet coke. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...08dd976d_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...f539a716_b.jpg Meals cleared and it was 30min till we started the descent into BKK. An arrival video was shown. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...66eec575_b.jpg Descending and flying pass the airport. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...b08621eb_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...074a1f01_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...a2bcd8c6_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...e238ce81_b.jpg Making a turn to finals. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...cf6c09f9_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...1e285bfe_b.jpg Gears down. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...37e43ed1_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...d114f793_b.jpg |
Landing on Rwy19R.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...33fbb736_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...d6f460f1_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...275ab7e3_b.jpg Taxied to the gate. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...ec60cc40_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...10746b95_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...e8b35f2d_b.jpg Disembarking https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...4f59740d_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...77787801_b.jpg It was a full but pleasant and smooth flight on Thai, with efficient service, good catering and a great hard product for this short flight. A very satisfactory flight. On this trip, I stayed at The Lancaster Bangkok, which is near the Makassan station of the airport rail. The hotel is quite new, with well furnished and very comfortable rooms, as well as modern appliances. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...c238e7be_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...b09ff406_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...9b145d3d_b.jpg There is a rooftop swimming pool. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...89930579_b.jpg |
Makassan train station ahead.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...b89b0e24_b.jpg Dinner was at Somboon Seafood at the Centralworld branch. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...cb39be14_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...115d1db7_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...4478c90f_b.jpg Dessert at After You. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...38e9a28a_b.jpg Lancaster Hotel offers a respectable breakfast buffet. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...32f39a09_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...fba5e7e2_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...618cd57a_b.jpg Visit to Chatuchak on a cloudless warm day. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...e24a35d5_b.jpg Lunch at OrTorKor Market. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...6dd5f6a5_b.jpg To Erawan Shrine for some prayers on Vesak day. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...a956edf7_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...7110e0b4_b.jpg |
wonderful report thanks for posting.
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Thanks very much for your report. I enjoy seeing Economy Class reports here as well as the usual P/J reports. Did you get a real gate at BKK ? ;-) |
Originally Posted by Braniff
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Thanks very much for your report. I enjoy seeing Economy Class reports here as well as the usual P/J reports. Did you get a real gate at BKK ? ;-) |
Some pretty good fusion cuisine at White Flower Factory.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...ed5043d2_b.jpg However the café/restaurant is still famous for its wonderful selection of cakes, especially the coconut cake! https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...0c2ff5e5_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...ea9efc4e_b.jpg Hotel breakfast https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...5d7d2f3b_b.jpg Visit to the new icon of Bangkok, Icon Siam shopping mall. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...d82799b4_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...d769bfe1_b.jpg At the lower level, there is a 'floating market' offering all sorts of local thai food. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...7a5e692d_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...42676743_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...ab085fea_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...f6151f86_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...91ea440f_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...cac52b40_b.jpg |
The upper floors are just like any other shopping mall. There is a nice view of the river from the upper floor.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...beabedb3_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...2abc3e54_b.jpg Lunch at a popular roast meat place near Saphat Taksin. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...ecf1c551_b.jpg And a delicious dinner at Saengchai Phochana restaurant at Thonglor. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...18f58ed0_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...3aa7e3c6_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...1ed11000_b.jpg Famous mango sticky rice. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...46cd5db0_b.jpg On the departure day, took the Airport Rail back to the airport. Spotted SQ's albino A330 landing as SQ974. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...a96eeb8a_b.jpg Checked in at the TG counters with no queues. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...601332bb_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...8e956cb2_b.jpg However it was a different story at immigration with a 30min wait at least to clear. Decided to visit the new Turkish Airlines Lounge. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...c363b500_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...31748965_b.jpg |
The lounge is clean and modern, but very empty as the TK departures were later in the evening.
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21 May 2019
Thai Airways TG 409 Bangkok (BKK) - Singapore (SIN) A350-900 HS-THB Economy Class Flight Time: 1H53M Boarding has already commenced at the gate. TG's 1st A350 aircraft would be operating the flight to SIN. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...0ea458ea_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...a04e9c36_b.jpg Economy bulkhead https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...94ff6079_b.jpg Boarding in progress. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...97065848_b.jpg Out the window with the Star Alliance queen beside. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...0a88d428_b.jpg Boarding completed and safety video played. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...0a09af09_b.jpg Another sister A350 pushed back for Dubai. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...72c40069_b.jpg Firing up the IFE system. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...3491d046_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...e53dcacb_b.jpg Pushed back and taxied to the runway. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...5e4ebccd_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...e775dfa6_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...e54d5e37_b.jpg |
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