A Layover in Bangkok
I had flown Thai Airways Business Class and therefore had access to their Royal Silk Lounge, or in this case loungesssss. I am now sitting in my third different Royal Silk Lounge of the day. Royal Silk Lounges are scattered… no, smothered, all over the Bangkok airport. OBW (oh by the way) the lounges I speak of do not include those for First Class Passengers. In some instances Silk Lounges are, literally, right across the hall from one another.
The lounges are all very similar, but I favor the layout of the lounge across from gate D1. There are bunch of private alcoves to relax in. The one below is a separate room.
The food is plentiful and although there is not a huge selection, I noticed the staple of each lounge was anchored by rolls: small pastries stuffed with “stuff”… ham, tuna, chicken sausage, chicken ham (?) and chicken chicken (chicken?) There are a lot of hot and cold beverages and a self service liquor bar. My personal recommendation is the “Butter Coconuts” crackers…phenomenal (and I hate coconut)
If you do nothing else, no matter how far you have to walk, (it’s a sprawling airport) visit the Royal Orchid Spa.
A business class boarding pass gets you a complimentary foot or head/neck message. The spa is very peaceful and the masseuse did an outstanding job. Post massage, the staff will make you a cup of tea accompanied by a few slices of oven baked banana. Enjoy this while you relax in the Spa’s Lounge.
I don’t normally take pictures of bathrooms, but this wasn’t a normal bathroom:
The Royal Orchid Spa is the perfect experience after sitting in the same place for 17 hours.
