Thai Airways Business & First Class
from$3,500round trip · per person
Thai Airways no longer flies nonstop to the United States, but for Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai and the rest of Southeast Asia it is still the airline to arrive on: Royal Silk business class on the 787 and A350, Royal First on the 777-300ER, and a Royal Orchid lounge complex at Bangkok with a full spa. We pair it with ANA, JAL, EVA, United or the Gulf carriers on the transpacific leg so the whole trip stays in a lie-flat cabin.
Business cabin
Royal Silk Business
Alliance
Star Alliance
Hub
Bangkok (BKK)
Royal Silk full-flat business
Royal Orchid Spa at Bangkok
Direct aisle access on the long haul
Legendary Thai hospitality
At a glance
Premium cabins · US routes
- Business cabin
- Royal Silk Business · 1-2-1 lie-flatDetailsHide
- First Class
- No · Business is the top cabinDetailsHide
- Alliance
- Star Alliance · Program: Royal Orchid Plus
- Hub
- BKK · Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
- US gateways
- One-stop · No US nonstopDetailsHide
- Flight time
- 4–11h · Tokyo–Bangkok → Frankfurt–BangkokDetailsHide
Royal Silk (1-2-1 lie-flat) on the 787-9, A350-900 and 777-300ER; older 2-2-2 on some A330s and 777-200ERs
Royal First on the 777-300ER (8 seats), on selected long-haul routes
none nonstop — connect in Tokyo, Taipei, Seoul, Hong Kong, Singapore, Doha, Dubai, Frankfurt, Munich, Zurich, London or Paris
6h Tokyo–Bangkok · 4h Taipei–Bangkok · 7h Doha–Bangkok · 11h Frankfurt–Bangkok
Thai Airways fares from the US
Negotiated round-trip starting fares, per person — request yours for exact dates.
Starting fares for lead-time bookings; your exact price depends on dates and availability.
The seat
What makes Royal Silk Business different
Royal Silk on the 787-9 and A350 is a lie-flat 1-2-1 reverse-herringbone with direct aisle access, a Thai and Western menu and the purple orchid on every tray; on the 777-300ER it is a staggered lie-flat with the same service. Royal First on the 777-300ER is eight open suites with a wide seat, a bed made up by the crew, and the ground experience that makes Thai First famous: a private check-in, a buggy through Suvarnabhumi, a lounge with a full Thai massage spa, and escort to the gate. The Royal Orchid Spa at Bangkok — an hour's Thai massage for First passengers, a shorter treatment for Business — is the best-known airline spa in the world.
Popular destinations with Thai Airways from the US
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Los Angeles
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Bangkok
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San Francisco
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Singapore
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Los Angeles
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Bali
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San Francisco
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Ho Chi Minh City
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San Francisco
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Manila
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San Francisco
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Hong Kong
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Los Angeles
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Taipei
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San Francisco
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Tokyo
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Los Angeles
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Osaka
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Los Angeles
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Seoul
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New York
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Delhi
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New York
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Mumbai
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New York
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Shanghai
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New York
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Beijing
Why it is worth it
Benefits of flying Thai Airways in a premium cabin
7 things that come with the ticket, before you count the seat itself.
Royal Silk lie-flat 1-2-1 on the 787-9 and A350
Royal First with buggy transfers, private check-in and a full spa treatment at Bangkok
The Royal Orchid SpaThai massage for premium passengers at Suvarnabhumi
Thai cuisine and hospitality on board; a strong Thai and international menu
Star Alliance Gold benefits on ANA, United, Singapore, EVA and Turkish for the transpacific leg
Bangkok as the hub for Phuket, Chiang Mai, Koh Samui (via Bangkok Airways) and all of Southeast Asia
Amenity kits and bedding in Royal Silk; pajamas in Royal First
Thai Airways lounges
At Bangkok, the Royal First Lounge with private rooms, à la carte dining and the Royal Orchid Spa, and the Royal Silk Lounges across concourses C, D and E with showers, a buffet and a spa treatment for Business passengers. Elsewhere, Thai uses Star Alliance partner lounges — ANA at Tokyo, Singapore at Changi, Lufthansa at Frankfurt.
Upgrades: can you move up?
Thai sells upgrade bids and cash upgrades, and Royal Orchid Plus members can upgrade eligible fares with miles, including Royal Silk to Royal First on the 777-300ER routes that carry it. Because the US leg is on a partner, the upgrade question is per segment; we quote Royal First on the Thai sector where it flies.
Important to know before you book
- No nonstop from the US: the ticket is a partner airline to Asia or the Gulf plus Thai onward. We build it on one ticket where the fare allows.
- Royal Silk on the older A330 and 777-200ER is a 2-2-2 layout; we route you onto the 787 or A350 where possible.
- Royal First flies on selected routes only (Tokyo, London, Frankfurt, Sydney among them).
- Thailand's high season is November–February; the rainy season (June–October) brings the lowest fares.
Rankings and reviews
Thai Airways has won Skytrax's World's Best Airline Lounge Spa Facility award many times and Best Economy Class awards; it holds a 4-Star rating, and Royal First's ground service at Bangkok is routinely ranked among the top First Class experiences in Asia.
Why book Thai Airways with LuxeSkies
Getting to Bangkok in a lie-flat seat from the US means combining two airlines on one ticket, and the combinations — ANA plus Thai, EVA plus Thai, Qatar to Bangkok direct — price very differently. We hold contract fares from $3,500 round trip, build the through-ticket, route you onto Thai's newest aircraft, and quote Royal First on the sectors that carry it.
Thai Airways questions
Does Thai Airways fly to the US?
Not nonstop. We connect you in Tokyo, Taipei, Seoul, Hong Kong, Singapore, Doha, Dubai or a European hub on a partner airline, with Thai operating the leg to Bangkok, on one ticket where possible.
How much is Thai Airways business class from the US?
Our negotiated starting fares are $3,500 round trip for lead-time bookings from the West Coast via Tokyo or Taipei; East Coast routings via Europe or the Gulf are quoted on request.
Does Thai Airways have First Class?
Yes — Royal First on the 777-300ER on selected routes, with buggy transfers, private check-in and a Thai massage in the Royal First Lounge at Bangkok.
Is the Thai Airways spa at Bangkok free?
For premium passengers, yes. Royal First passengers receive a full Thai massage; Royal Silk passengers a shorter treatment, subject to availability — arrive early.
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Reviews
4.8 on Trustpilot, in Clients’ Own Words
“They answered all my questions and were very responsive and provided flexible dates for travel.”
SELCHUK
Jul 22, 2026
“Wonderful! The crew were so helpful! It’s no worry trip! We enjoyed the process especially our trip arrangements. We couldn’t complain of how wonderful everything went! Thank you for making our trip memorable!!!”
Mrs. Gray
Aug 5, 2026
“Tony Carter made the experience easy. He was very professional, friendly and patient; made the process go smoothly.”
Almaree Owens
Aug 4, 2026
“Steven was enthusiastic (to a fault). His first of three offers was about 10% above my budget but the flights really fit the schedule so well I had to say yes. The other two offers were cheaper but the timing was off for me.”
Scott C Rosen
Aug 3, 2026
“Good customer service and pricing saving me a few thousand dollars on a couple of business class tickets.”
Francisco E.
Jul 31, 2026
“Great customer service. English speaking representatives. Quick response time.”
Donna
Jul 16, 2026
“Tony Carter...nothing else needs to be said!!! His professionalism, patience, personable responses made this almost perfect. No doubt will be using him / them again on our next adventure. Alan R Vernon”
Alan
Jul 23, 2026
“It was great! So helpful and patient the only negative thing I can say is it wasn’t communicated the price for assistance until I already paid and left a tip.”
Stephen Girard
May 27, 2026
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