Special meal selection is only necessary for passengers with specific dietary requirements travelling on international flight. Passengers travelling with infants and children should also use this facility to request a child’s or infant’s meal. Special meal selection is available up to 24hrs before scheduled departure time on flights departing from Bangkok, and up to 48hrs before scheduled departure time on flights into Bangkok. Only on THAI operated flights (TG 3 digits flights).
Code | Description |
AVML | Vegetarian Hindu/Indian vegetarian meal |
BBML | Baby meal for infant aged at more than 6 months old. |
BLML | Soft meal. Recommended passengers with stomach or intestinal problems |
CHML | Child meal for children aged 2 years and older. |
DBML | Diabetic meal suitable for both non-insulin and insulin dependent diabetics. |
FPML | Fruit platter meal prepared with fresh fruits or dried fruits. |
GFML | Gluten free diet, avoids gluten, which is found in wheat, rye, barley and oats. |
HNML | Hindu meal containing no beef, veal or pork. Prepared with lamb, fish and other meats. Milk products allowed. |
KSML | Kosher meal conforms to the requirements of Jewish dietary laws. |
LCML | Low calorie diet meal |
LFML | Low fat / cholesterol meal |
LSML | Low salt meal with minimum sodium content. |
MOML | Muslim meal, contains no pork, bacon, ham or alcohol. Cooked according to Halal rules. MOML are normally served on THAI flights to Pakistan, so there is no need to request this type of meal on this route. |
NLML | Low lactose meal. Omission of all foods containing milk, lactose, milk solids, whey, curd, and skimmed milk. |
SFML | Seafood meal. |
RVML | Raw vegetarian meal is a mixture of fresh vegetable and fruits. |
VGML | Strict European vegetarian. No animal products of any type. |
VJML | Vegetarian Jain meal / strict Indian vegetarian. Based on Jain customs. THAI offers VJML meal on flights on or after June 1, 2009. |
VLML | Non-strict vegetarian prepared with dairy products (eggs, cheese, fruits, vegetables, grains and nuts). |
VOML | Vegetarian oriental meal prepared in Chinese style. |
As an additional privilege, Royal First Class and Royal Silk Class passengers can pre-select their meals from our gourmet menu of finely created meals, including certified Halal or vegetarian dishes or other special dietary needs.
MENU NAME | MENU DESCRIPTION | PICTURE |
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LOBSTER THERMIDOR | LOBSTER THERMIDOR WITH DUCHESS POTATO DISH OF LOBSTER MEAT COOKED IN BERCY SAUCE MIXED WITH MUSTARD AND MORNAY SAUCE SPRINKLED WITH CHEESE ARRANGED IN LOBSTER SHELL AND GLAZED, SERVED WITH DUCHESS POTATO. | |
GRILLED FILLET OF BEEF ROSSINI | GRILLED FILLET OF BEEF ROSSINI GRILLED FILLET STEAK TOPPED WITH GOOSE LIVER ( FOIE GRAS ), BAKED POTATOES, MIXED VEGETABLES. | |
SCALLOP PROVENCALE | THE IDEAL OF PAN-FRIED SCALLOP IN OLIVE OIL SERVED WITH PROVENCALE SAUCE MADE FROM TOMATO CONCASSE, GARLIC, OLIVE OIL, HERBS AND SEASONING, ACCOMPANIED WITH PARISIENNE POTATOES AND GLAZED VEGETABLES. | |
GRILLED NEWZEALAND BEEF TENDERLOIN | OVEN ROASTED RACK OF LAMB TOPPED WITH CARAMELIZED ORANGE SERVED WITH A SPICY MARINADE SAUCE AND ROASTED GARLIC, BLUE CHEESE POTATO. | |
OVEN ROASTED RACK OF LAMB | GRILLED NEWZEALAND BEEF TENDERLOIN, RED PRAWN MUSCAT WINE REDUCTION AND GRATIN DAUPHINOIS. | |
Grilled Norwegian salmon | GRILLED NORWEGIAN SALMON WITH BABY LEEKS TOPPED WITH MUSCAT WINE SAUCE. | |
GLASS NOODLES PAD THAI | GLASS NOODLES PAD THAI WRAPPED IN OMELET SERVED WITH LOBSTER TAIL: THIS IS A THAI DISH MADE FROM BEANTHREAD STIR-FRIED WITH TOFU, GROUND PEANUT, SUGAR, TAMARIND JUICE, WRAPPED IN EGG OMELETTE AND SERVED WITH LOBSTER TAIL, FRESH BEANSPROUTS, CHINESE CHIVES. | |
PRAWN PA-NANG CURRY WITH STEAMED THAI HOM-MALI RICE | PRAWN COOKED IN RED CURRY PASTE AND COCONUT MILK SERVED WITH STEAMED RICE AND STIR-FRIED YOUNG CHINESE BROCCOLI WITH GARLIC. | |
CHICKEN KIEW-WAN WITH STEAMED THAI HOM-MALI RICE | CHICKEN, EGGPLANT, SWEET BASIL LEAVE COOKED IN COCONUT MILK SERVED WITH STEAMED RICE AND VEGETABLES. | |
BLACK COD WITH GINGER AND SPRING ONION | A HEALTHY DISH OF STEAMED BLACK COD WITH GINGER AND SPRING ONION SERVED WITH SUPERIOR SOYA SAUCE CHINESE STYLE, STEAMED BROWN RICE, SAUTEED FRESH VEGETABLES WITH XO SAUCE | |
CHINESE ROAST DUCK WITH YELLOW NOODLES | THIS IS A CHINESE DISH OF ROASTED DUCK CHINESE STYLE SERVED WITH YELLOW NOODLES AND CHINESE CHOY-SUM. | |
TG-EXCLUSIVE THAI MENU SET 1 | EXCLUSIVE THAI MENU SET INCLUDING - STEAMED THAI HOM MALI RICE - GRILLED BEEF FILLET SPICY SALAD THAI STYLE - MINCED PORK WITH VERMICELLI WRAPPED WITH CHINESE CABBAGE IN CLEAR SOUP - ROASTED DUCK WITH GRAPE IN RED CURRY - THAI STYLE OMELET - STIR-FRIED SPINACH WITH GARLIC AND CHILI - THAI DESSERT : BANANA IN COCONUT MILK |
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TG-EXCLUSIVE THAI MENU SET 2 | EXCLUSIVE THAI MENU SET INCLUDING - STEAMED THAI HOM MALI RICE - VEGETARIAN PAPAYA SALAD - MIXED VEGETABLES IN SWEET & SOUR SOUP "KANG SOM" - STIR-FRIED MUSHROOM WITH GARLIC, CHILI AND BASIL - GRILLED EGGPLANT WITH BOILED EGG SPICY SALAD THAI STYLE - THAI DESSERT : ASSORTED LOOK CHUB |
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TG-EXCLUSIVE THAI MENU SET 3 | EXCLUSIVE THAI MENU SET INCLUDING - STEAMED THAI HOM MALI RICE - TIGER PRAWN SPICY SALAD THAI STYLE - DRY FISH IN SPICY SOUP THAI STYLE (TOM-KHLOHNG) - BEEF MASSAMAN - STIR-FRIED BITTER GOURD WITH EGG - DEEP FRIED KAO-SARN FISH |
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TG-EXCLUSIVE THAI MENU SET 4 | EXCLUSIVE THAI MENU SET INCLUDING - STEAMED THAI HOM MALI RICE - TIGER PRAWN SPICY SALAD THAI STYLE - DRY FISH IN SPICY SOUP THAI STYLE (TOM-KHLOHNG) - CHICKEN MASSAMAN - STIR-FRIED BITTER GOURD WITH EGG - DEEP FRIED KAO-SARN FISH - THAI DESSERT : COCONUT MILK ICE CREAM AND PEANUT |
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TG-EXCLUSIVE THAI MENU SET 5 | EXCLUSIVE THAI MENU SET INCLUDING - STEAMED THAI HOM MALI RICE - DEEP FRIED MARINATED CHICKEN WITH LEMON GRASS - PRAWN AND YOUNG COCONUT IN TOM YUM SOUP - STIR-FRIED MINCED PORK WITH GARLIC, CHILI AND BASIL - OMELET THAI STYLE - DEEP-FRIED MARINATED CHILEAN SEABASS WITH FISH SAUCE - THAI DESSERT : BLACK & WHITE GLUTINOUS RICE WITH LONGAN |
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TG-EXCLUSIVE THAI MENU SET 6 | EXCLUSIVE THAI MENU SET INCLUDING - STEAMED THAI HOM MALI RICE - DEEP FRIED MARINATED CHICKEN WITH LEMON GRASS - PRAWN AND YOUNG COCONUT IN TOM YUM SOUP - STIR-FRIED MINCED CHICKEN WITH GARLIC, CHILI AND BASIL - OMELET THAI STYLE - DEEP-FRIED MARINATED CHILEAN SEABASS WITH FISH SAUCE - THAI DESSERT : BLACK & WHITE GLUTINOUS RICE WITH LONGAN |
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TG-EXCLUSIVE THAI MENU SET 7 | EXCLUSIVE THAI MENU SET INCLUDING - STEAMED THAI HOM MALI RICE - DEEP FRIED MARINATED CHICKEN WITH LEMON GRASS - PRAWN AND YOUNG COCONUT IN TOM YUM SOUP - STIR-FRIED MINCED BEEF WITH GARLIC, CHILI AND BASIL - OMELET THAI STYLE - DEEP-FRIED MARINATED CHILEAN SEABASS WITH FISH SAUCE - THAI DESSERT : BLACK & WHITE GLUTINOUS RICE WITH LONGAN |
Passengers must request wheelchairs at the time of booking, or at least 48 hours before departure date, if a wheelchair is needed.
THAI provides wheelchair service without any extra charge. However, please be advised that passengers must be able to take care of themselves during the flight. THAI will assist wheelchair passengers from wheelchair to seat, as well as to the aircraft’s lavatories.
THAI provides wheelchairs on board the aircraft to enabling cabin crew to assist passengers when needed to the lavatory. However, cabin crew cannot assist the passenger inside the lavatory.
If you are unable to take care of your personal needs inflight, we urge you to travel with a companion or escort, who can readily assist you and manage your needs.
On your departure, THAI’s staff will assist you from the check-in counter to the aircraft door or cabin seat, and upon arrival, the staff will assist you with the baggage, through the arrival area.
If a passenger has his/her own wheelchair, the size of personal wheelchair measurements and weight must be informed when booking, to enable us to make the necessary arrangements in order to load your wheelchair into the aircraft hold, and return it to you at the baggage hall of your destination airport. If your wheelchair weighs over 32 kilograms (71 lbs.), special authorization from THAI is needed, due to weight and space restrictions at some airports.
For passengers travelling with electronic wheelchair or other mobility aid please find more information here or contact THAI resevation office
Preferred Seats in Economy Class are located at the cabin's front rows and in the emergency exit rows. These seats offer extra legroom for additional comfort. Once tickets have been issued, passengers can now opt for a preferred seat prior to departure for a fee, which is based on distance flown and flight duration.
Preferred Seats fees* for Economy Class passengers
From/To |
Bangkok |
To Zone 1 |
To Zone 2 |
To Zone 3 |
To Zone 4 |
To Zone 5 |
From Bangkok |
- |
USD 15 |
USD 30 |
USD 50 |
USD 70 |
USD 100 |
From Zone 1 |
USD 15 |
USD 30 |
USD 45 |
USD 65 |
USD 85 |
USD 115 |
From Zone 2 |
USD 30 |
USD 45 |
USD 60 |
USD 80 |
USD 100 |
USD130 |
From Zone 3 |
USD 50 |
USD 65 |
USD 80 |
USD 100 |
USD 120 |
USD 150 |
From Zone 4 |
USD 70 |
USD 85 |
USD 100 |
USD 120 |
USD 140 |
USD 170 |
From Zone 5 |
USD 100 |
USD 115 |
USD 130 |
USD 150 |
USD 170 |
USD 200 |
Preferred Seats fees* for Royal Silk Class passengers wishing to seat in Royal First Class zoning area (selected flights only)
Between...and... |
To zone 1 |
To zone 2 |
To zone 3 |
To zone 4 |
To zone 5 |
Bangkok |
USD 145 |
USD 180 |
USD 260 |
USD 310 |
USD 395 |
Zoning Definitions:
Zone 1 |
Bangladesh, Cambodia, China (Kunming), Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Bangkok, Vietnam, Between |
Zone 2 |
Brunei Darussalam, China (Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Xiamen, Chongqing, Changsha), Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Macau, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Between Hong Kong and Seoul, Between Phuket and Hong Kong, Between Phuket and Beijing |
Zone 3 |
Australia (Perth), Bahrain, Japan, Korea, Oman, Pakistan, United Arab Emirates, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Between Phuket and Seoul, Between Phuket |
Zone 4 |
Australia (Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne), Egypt, Israel, Madagascar, Turkey, Russia (Moscow), Between Phuket and Sydney |
Zone 5 |
Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Czechoslovakia, Finland, France, Hungary, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Between Stockholm and Phuket, Between Copenhagen and Phuket, Between Frankfurt and Phuket, Between London and Phuket, Between Paris and Phuket, Between Zurich and Phuket, Between Munich and Phuket |
*Fees are in US Dollars and will be converted into local currency at time of purchase.
**Preferred seat is not applicable for domestic sector in Thailand
1. General Information
The sale of ‘Preferred Seats’ is now open for flights departing from 27th July 2019 onwards.
Rates will be charged differently, according to which class of travel and which zones passengers will be travelling to/from.
For example passengers in V and W classes will be eligible for ‘preferred seating’ only in the same aircraft zone.
Please note, preferred seat assignments can only be purchased:
• Through our Bangkok Reservations Office for TG operated flights only, no less than 48hrs before departure – Except for Emergency Exit Seats which are only available to be purchased at the airport check-in counter and on board when seats are available.
• At the Airport for TG (3 digits) operated flights and for connecting TG (3 digit) operated flights only, on flights of less than 48hrs before departure time.
The facility is applied in one direction between two given points shown in the chargeable table. The chargeable rates are determined from the point of departure to the point of arrival without a stopover at any of the intermediate points and vary according to class of travel. If passenger takes a stopover at an intermediate point, a new assessment of the charges, if applicable, will be measured from the point of departure following the stopover.
If passenger’s journey involves multiple airline partners, please be aware that the chargeable rates are applied to THAI flights, which are operated by THAI only. In case of codeshare flights, the carrier performing as the operating carrier may and/or may not have their own similar services provided. Please contact our reservations team for further advice.
2. Rules and Regulations for Emergency Exit Seats
Exit row seats are situated either next to or immediately behind the emergency exit door, so in the unlikely event of an evacuation, passengers are expected to assist in the opening of the emergency exit door and must be willing to cooperate with cabin crew.
In order to comply with international safety regulations and requirements, the following passengers will not be eligible to be pre-allocated emergency exit seating:
• Passengers under 18 years old
• Passengers travelling with infants
• Pregnant passengers
• Passengers with restricted mobility (including those using wheelchairs or other assistive devices)
• Passengers that are not in full fitness, or are too frail or impaired at time of travel.
• Unaccompanied minors (UM)
• Buddhist monks/novices
• Passengers travelling with escort dogs/services dogs
• Deportees/Inadmissible
• Passengers requiring an extended seatbelt
• Passengers with ‘Baggage in Seat’ (CBBG)
Once at the airport, THAI staff and/or its representatives will check whether passengers meet the conditions above.
If the passenger is found not eligible to sit in an emergency exit seats according to the above conditions, and where payment has already been made, passengers will not be eligible for a refund.
3. Refund
The purchase of Preferred Seats is non-refundable and non-interlineable, except when a passenger does not get seated on a puchased Preferred Seats due to a Thai Airways failure, in which case the fee will be fully refundable. Preferred Seats purchase documents issued can be kept to use on another flight where Preferred Seats are available.
4. Other conditions of sale
• Rates are shown in USD (US Dollars) and will be converted to local currency using the Banker's Selling Rate on the date of purchase
• The above rates are charged separately and do not affect passengers’ baggage allowance, which may vary depending on cabin, status level, military status, itinerary and date of purchase
• Any other discount in percentage related to special passenger types such as Child / Infant, Tour Conductor and Agent Discounts are not applicable for the purchase of ‘Preferred Seats’
• Mileage is earned on the original paid fares and is not related to the sale of ‘Preferred Seats’
• By government order or agreement, certain passengers may have tickets terms and conditions that differ from the above. This shall be stated on the passenger's e-ticket
• Royal Silk Class passengers booked in C, D, J class can only select their “Preferred Seats” in the Royal First Class zoning on any THAI flights/sectors where a two class of service (Royal Silk and Economy) is in operation
5. Baby Bassinet Service:
With the implementation of this new ancillary service, the seats with baby bassinet facility in economy class are now included as ‘Preferred Seats’. Bassinet service for infants can be requested at check-in only and will be charged as ‘preferred seat.’
For futher queries please refer to FAQs section
- TG Stand-by Upgrading is the facility applicable in the “From…..To…..” basis at passenger contentment and satisfaction. There are two tables of the upgrading surcharges/fees shown in different currencies, varied by boarding point:
a.TG Stand-by Upgrading for sector(s) from Thailand where currency shown in THB (Thai Baht),
b.TG Stand-by Upgrading for other sectors except Thailand where currency show in different local Currency.
1. The stand-by upgrading can be requested after the original ticket has been issued.
2. The stand-by upgrading shall only be applied from Economy class to Business Class and Business Class to First Class.
Note: The upgrading surcharge table shall be applicable at Check-in Counter of the boarding point on the Departure Date.
1. The stand-by upgrading charge facility is applicable to all TG document issued by using TG carrier Fares (both normal and/or special fares) provided that passenger is travelling on Thai operated Flight (TG 3 - digits flight number).
Note: Industry Discount, Agent Discount, ZED Fares, ROP Award Redemption and Barter tickets are not permitted.
1. The upgrading process shall be done at the boarding airport of the applicable sector upon check-in, subjected to seat available at the time of departure.
2. The upgrading facility is applicable to all journey types: One Way, Round Trip, Circle Trip, and Open Jaw.
3. The applicable charge table is permitted for one-way basis.
4. The surcharge level are quoted in accordance with an applicable local currency and based on the actual amount. Any other discount such as Child/Infant, Tour Conductor and Agent Discounts are not permitted.
5. Any additional taxes or surcharges incurred with the upgrading are on passenger expenses.
6. Mileage is earned on the original paid fares.
7. Refund is not applicable to the upgrading surcharges.
1. Baggage Allowance – permitted in accordance with the new class of service provided that the upgrading process is done at check-in counter.
2. Lounge Access – permitted in accordance with the new class of service provided that the upgrading process is done at check-in counter.
3. Meal Service – in accordance with the new class of service if the upgrading process is completed 2 hours prior to flight departure. (From Bangkok only)
1. Stand-by upgrade surcharge/ fee from Economy to Premium Economy Class
https://www.thaiairways.com/en/plan/travel_information/economy_to_premium_economy_19DEC24.page
2. Stand-by upgrade surcharge/ fee from Economy to Business Class
https://www.thaiairways.com/en/plan/travel_information/economy_to_business_19DEC24.page
3. Stand-by upgrade surcharge/ fee from Premium Economy to Business Class
https://www.thaiairways.com/en/plan/travel_information/premium_economy_to_business_19DEC24.page
4. Stand-by upgrade surcharge/ fee from Business to First Class
https://www.thaiairways.com/en/plan/travel_information/business_to_first_19DEC24.page
Purchase Online Excess Baggage
Between/ and | Purchase | Currency | To Bangkok | To Domestic TH | To Zone 1 | To Zone 2 | To Zone 3 | To Zone 4 | To Zone 5 |
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Bangkok | online | USD | - | - | 8 | 10 | 26 | 29 | 46 |
Domestic TH | online | USD | - | - | 9 | 11 | 27 | 30 | 47 |
From Zone 1 | online | USD | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 30 | 34 | 53 |
From Zone 2 | online | USD | 10 | 11 | 11 | 30 | 34 | 41 | 53 |
From Zone 3 | online | USD | 26 | 27 | 30 | 34 | 41 | 45 | 53 |
From Zone 4 | online | USD | 29 | 30 | 34 | 41 | 45 | 56 | 56 |
From Zone 5 | online | USD | 46 | 47 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 56 | 56 |
Notice: Minimum purchase is 5KGs |
DOMESTIC TH | Chiang Mai(CNX) , Phuket(HKT), Krabi( KBV) |
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Zone 1 | Bangladesh, Cambodia, China(KMG), Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Vietnam, Between Hong Kong(HKG) and Taipei(TPE), Between Taipei(TPE) and Seoul(ICN), Between KHI and MCT |
Zone 2 | China(BJS, SHA, CTU, CAN, XMN), Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Taiwan |
Zone 3 | Australia(PER), Bahrain, Japan, Korea, Oman, Pakistan, United Arab Emirates |
Zone 4 | Australia(BNE, MEL,SYD), Russia(MOW) |
Zone 5 | Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Austria |
Between/and | Currency | Charge Fee |
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Bangkok - Chiang Mai | THB | 50 |
Bangkok – Phuket | THB | 60 |
Bangkok – Krabi | THB | 60 |
Notice: Minimum purchase is 5KGs |
Terms and Conditions for Online Excess Baggage
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