THE END OF THAI SMILE?! What you need to know - Thai Airways economy class 777-200ER.

[@woutergijs5246]

Nice report . Flew the TG B-777 long haul and indeed, the leg room was a major plus. ( and I think it was 3-3-3 seating)

[@travelexperiencetv9916]

👍🏻

[@andersfant4997]

Thai announced in may that they sold six 777-200, identification numbers HS-TJA to HS-TJH. Dont know if it was their intire fleet of the model-or if they kept six others?

[@travelexperiencetv9916]

I don really know. Let me know if you find out. Thanks for watching!

[@woutergijs5246]

In the past I skipped Phuket because of the too expensive flights. Thanks to the LCC I could go there ( Airasia was than 300 baht one way) But becoming older, I rather skip the LCC’s because of all the hassle and… extra’s such as luggage, food, boarding pass printing,…

[@ThePatriot-gm1fg]

In general, I wouldn't bother flying domestically from Bangkok to somewhere like Phuket. You're better off making a road trip out of it by renting a car in Bangkok and driving down there and back. Now with that said, it depends on what kind of tourist you are. If you don't live in Thailand, are coming to the country for tourism and mainly to spend time in Phuket and can't fly there directly from abroad, then flying via Bangkok makes perfect sense but in that case fly THAI or Bangkok Airways not a low cost carrier.

[@andersfant4997]

​@@ThePatriot-gm1fgHave you gone by car, how long did it take? I think the drive down to Hua Hin is a drag🙂

[@ThePatriot-gm1fg]

@andersfant4997 I've never flown to Phuket or down south actually at least not in my adult life. Maybe we flew down there, when I first visited as a toddler, but that would have been the only time. Bangkok to Phuket by car takes around 10 hours . You can also breakup the journey by spending the night somewhere on route.

[@andersfant4997]

​@@ThePatriot-gm1fgFair point. Cheers🙂.

[@woutergijs5246]

I have done this stretch by rental car from Cha Am, so yes, near Hua Hin. It took the entire day, just with some toilet/ food/ coffee stops. It is not a nice ride. Certainly not after the junction at Chumphon. And take into account: go & return! It. I paid the fee to leave the car in Phuket. And we flew back to BKK. So if you would do this with touristic stops - as suggested - it will take 4 days.

[@andersfant4997]

Thai has risen to # 33 on Skytrax world ranking. A few rather surprising airlines are ahead. Cheers.

[@travelexperiencetv9916]

Hi Anders! Good to hear from you. I think Thai has become much better in terms of quality last year. Hope you enjoy your summer!

[@andersfant4997]

​@@travelexperiencetv9916Yes, I belive so too. Looking forward to you next video. Cheers🙂.