Secret Trip Transit – Singapore to Hong Kong

As mentioned in Destination #9 Clues, Secret Trip Destination #8 (Bangkok, Thailand) was cancelled due to potential dangers of civil unrest. There was a bombing in August that was less than a one-minute walk from our hotel. Although we were no longer exploring the city, Chris maintained the flight routing through Bangkok on Thai Airways.

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Chris and I took an early flight departing 7:40 AM from Singapore to Bangkok on Thai Airways Business. We left our Singapore hotel at around 4:45 AM and had a light breakfast in the Thai Airways Business Class Lounge at the Singapore Changi Airport (which opened at 5:40 AM). We boarded our Thai Airways flight, where we received welcome juice (Chris thought it tasted like Tang) before being served our second breakfast of the day.

Thai Airways Business Class Lounge at the Singapore Changi Airport

Hot Beverage Machine at Thai Airways Business Class Lounge

Fruit Juices at Thai Airways Business Class Lounge

Room Temperature Drinks with Ice at Thai Airways Business Class Lounge

Cold Drinks at Thai Airways Business Class Lounge

Instant Cup Noodles at Thai Airways Business Class Lounge

Pandan Sangkaya with Buttered Toast at Thai Airways Business Class Lounge

Sandwich Selection at Thai Airways Business Class Lounge

Chicken Congee at Thai Airways Business Class Lounge

Welcome Drink on Thai Airways Business Class

Duck Congee Breakfast on Thai Airways Business Class

White Carrot Cake Breakfast on Thai Airways Business Class

Upon arrival in Bangkok, we were greeted at the entrance of the plane gangway by a Thai Airways representative and chauffeured via airport golf cart to the Thai Airways Royal First Class Lounge. We were seated in a private room with couches, computer, and big screen television. We ordered tea, wine, and a continuous stream of snacks throughout our 7-hour layover.

Thai Airways Royal First Class Lounge at Suvarnabhumi Airport

Chris Enjoying High School Musical Sing Along on Disney Channel

Jasmine Tea at Thai Airways Royal First Class Lounge

Shrimp Wonton Soup at Thai Airways Royal First Class Lounge

Chinese Dough at Thai Airways Royal First Class Lounge

Shrimp Shumai at Thai Airways Royal First Class Lounge

Fried Spring Roll at Thai Airways Royal First Class Lounge

Moet & Chandon Imperial Champagne, Cauvignon Semillon White Wine, Jasmine Tea at Thai Airways Royal First Class Lounge

Tom Yum Goong at Thai Airways Royal First Class Lounge

Chicken Green Curry at Thai Airways Royal First Class Lounge

We made reservations for our complimentary 1-hour full body massages without oils at the Thai Airways Royal First Class Lounge for 11:00 AM. We were provided with cool towels and a chilled floral tea before our treatment. The massages were not consistent from one person to another as only Chris received a hot towel shoulder deep tissue massage and was offered an opportunity to shower after the treatment.

Entrance to Thai Airways Royal Orchid Spa

Vanity and Changing Area in Massage Suite

Since I was not offered a shower after my massage treatment, I used the facilities inside the Thai Airways Royal First Class Lounge to freshen up before our connecting flight. The shower amenities consisted of L’occitane shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, and body lotion.

Rainfall and Handheld Spouts in Shower Room

We were escorted from our private room inside the Thai Airways Royal First Class Lounge to the plane right before the aircraft doors closed. We opted for champagne (Dom Perignon Vintage 2004) as welcome drinks upon boarding our flight from Bangkok to Hong Kong. After takeoff, we were provided with warm mixed nuts and another drink. Lunch service followed shortly thereafter. Because the flight was shorter (approximately less than 4 hours), the airline did not provided amenity kits or pajamas.