Thai to launch first class service from Dubai to Bangkok

This is the first time First Class Seats have been offered on Thai between Dubai and Bangkok, and represents the airline's continued confidence in the region and its growing premium market segment.

Mr. Manan Boonyachai, General Manager UAE & Middle East welcomed the new service adding:

"There is a high purchasing power for Premium Class Travel in the region, and Thai Airways has always enjoyed loyal support from both Arab nationals and expatriate communities. There has always been high demand for our Business Class service, and with the new aircraft we are not only able to increase the number of Business Class seats offered to 60, but also introduce 8 First Class seats."

"Thai offers true service from the heart, which clearly distinguishes us from our competitors, together with convenient departure and arrival times for both business and leisure travellers, and now state-of-the-art in-flight comfort. We are delighted to finally be able to bring our true Premium Service featuring Thai's legendary hospitality to the Middle East, and anticipate a warm reception from the local community." he added.

Thai's A340-600 First Class cabin offers 8 electronically controlled sleeper seats reclining to 180 degrees, with a pitch of 76 inches, complete with lumbar support and massage, leg & foot rest and personal stowage bin and almost seven feet of space in which to stretch out; Plus individual video monitor and telephone, video on demand, and laptop power outlet.

The First Class Cabin also offers one on-board wheel chair and handicapped accessible lavatory.

First Class passengers benefit from the following ground services:-

Complimentary limo transfers within UAE when ticket issued in the UAE
dedicated First Class Check-in Counter in Dubai and Bangkok,
Complimentary Royal First Class Lounge access at Suvarnabhumi, Bangkok
Access to the Royal Orchid Spa at Suvarnabhumi, Bangkok

The Business Class Cabin will feature 60 seats with a recline of 170 degrees and pitch of 60 inches. Individual video monitor, telephone, and video on demand complete the facilities. The extended Business Class cabin enables families to be seated together, when pre-booking their seating preferences, and at Suvarnabhumi, Bangkok passengers enjoy the comfort of the Royal Silk Lounge and Royal Orchid Spa.

Thai epitomises the warm, friendly hospitality of the Thai people with 'Smooth as Silk' worldwide coverage of more than 70 destinations across 5 continents. Convenient connection times make it the airline of choice when travelling from the Middle East to destinations within Thailand and beyond Bangkok to Asia and Australasia.