Make the Most of Your Miles

 

Earn miles with Royal Orchid Plus to enjoy greater privileges and convenience—making every journey even more rewarding, including a wide range of lifestyle rewards beyond air tickets.

 

Redeem with ease for greater travel convenience

Royal Orchid Plus miles are not only for award tickets. Members can also redeem miles for a variety of benefits designed to make travel more comfortable and convenient, and enjoy specially curated lifestyle experiences in 4 reward categories: Lounge Access at Suvarnabhumi Airport,  Excess Baggage Awards, Hotel Awards, and Lifestyle awards.  With helpful details and guidance available, you can make the most of your miles with confidence.

Relax before your journey at THAI lounges

With a miles redemption, Royal Orchid Plus members can enjoy a more comfortable pre-flight experience at THAI lounges—featuring food and beverages, work-friendly facilities, and shower rooms available at select Royal Silk Lounges—helping you travel smoothly from start to finish.

  • Royal Orchid Plus Basic and Silver members may redeem 6,500 miles per visit for access to the Royal Silk Lounge at Suvarnabhumi Airport.
  • Members may also redeem the same amount (6,500 miles per person) for a travel companion traveling on the same THAI flight.
  • Royal Orchid Plus Gold and Platinum members, and one accompanying guest, enjoy complimentary lounge access at Suvarnabhumi Airport in accordance with membership benefits, with no additional charge.
  • Gold and Platinum members may also redeem lounge access for additional accompanying guests at 5,500 miles per person.
  • Kindly present your membership card or digital membership card, together with your boarding pass, to the lounge staff when using the lounge.

Lounge access redeemed with miles is subject to availability at the time of entry and may be restricted or unavailable during peak periods. The lounge access duration is 2 hours 30 minutes per visit, with the following details:

  • Domestic Business Class Lounge: Level 2 Concourse A (Piers A) open 05:00–22:00
  • International  Business Class Lounge: Level 3, Concourse D and E (Piers D and E), open 05:00–02:00 (next day), unless otherwise advised
  • Please note that shower facilities and/or other special services are not included in this miles redemption.

THAI Airways Lounge Access for Royal Orchid Plus Members

 

 

excess baggage awards

 

Note: This award is applicable only to travel on THAI operated flights (tickets issued before 25 November 2025 with baggage allowance specified under the Weight Concept). 

Tickets with baggage allowance specified under the Piece Concept (issued on or after 25 November 2025) are currently not eligible for redemption of this Excess Baggage Award. 

Please check the baggage allowance indicated on your ticket prior to redemption.



Royal Orchid Plus miles required for redeeming Excess Baggage Awards are as per the chart below. Excess Baggage Awards are valid for one sector only from Bangkok to final destination. Miles required are aligned with excess baggage charges on THAI operated flights.

Available for international flight only. "* Excess baggage is determined by the paid fare and/or Royal Orchid Plus membership status. Excess Baggage Awards are valid on international THAI flights departing from Bangkok, beginning at 5 kilos and in increments of 5 kilos. Excess Baggage Awards have no cash value and any difference in the weight and miles used cannot be refunded in currency, nor can Excess Baggage Awards be re-credited."

At airport check-in in Bangkok, at least 2 hours prior to flight departure determine the amount of excess baggage and go to THAI Customer Service where miles are instantly deducted from your account, then present the receipt at check-in. You can even redeem miles for an Award Nominee, however you must also be present at check-in to authorize mileage deduction from your account. Whatever the reason for overweight baggage, shopping, studying or extended travel Excess Baggage Awards are a great way to use miles and save.

 

* Excess baggage is determined by the paid fare and/or Royal Orchid Plus membership status. Excess Baggage Awards are valid on international THAI flights departing from Bangkok, beginning at 5 kilos and in increments of 5 kilos. Excess Baggage Awards have no cash value and any difference in the weight and miles used cannot be refunded in currency, nor can Excess Baggage Awards be re-credited.

Excess Baggage Allowance Conditions

Maximum Excess Baggage Allowance

up to 30 kg per person, per flight

Purchase at the airport

contact the check-in staff at Suvarnabhumi Airport before departure.

International flights only

applicable to THAI flights departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport

Redeem miles for specially curated lifestyle experiences

Enjoy curated lifestyle experiences and special gifts, including THAI Shop products, vouchers, and e-vouchers selected especially for Royal Orchid Plus members by THAI. Elevate your everyday lifestyle with privileges designed to match your preferences.