Review of Thai Airways flight from Bangkok to Beijing in First

This is the eighth flight of the series:
1. American Airlines, AA5941, LAX-SFO, First Class - http://flight-report.com/en/report-12916.html
2. Japan Airlines, JL1, SFO-HND, Business Class - http://flight-report.com/en/report-12932.html
3. Japan Airlines, JL25, HND-PEK, Business Class - http://flight-report.com/en/report-12939.html
4. Dragonair, KA997, PEK-HKG, Business Class - http://flight-report.com/en/report-12953.html
5. Cathay Pacific, CX474, HKG-TPE, Business Class - http://flight-report.com/en/report-12978.html
6. Hong Kong Airlines, HX253, TPE-HKG, Business Class - http://flight-report.com/en/report-12991.html
7. Thai Airways, TG601, HKG-BKK, First Class - http://flight-report.com/en/report-13002.html
8. Thai Airways, TG614, BKK-PEK, First Class [This report]
9. Air China, CA887, PEK-LAX, First Class - http://flight-report.com/en/report-13022.html
After an adventurous night trying to explore Bangkok without mobile service on my phone (some random unsecured Wi-Fi and Uber came to rescue), I headed back to BKK. I made sure to arrive at the airport early enough to enjoy the highly acclaimed first class ground service at Thai Airways' home base.
BKK main terminal

I proceeded to the check-in area for Royal First.

The royal entrance

Check-in agent took my passport and took care of everything while I sat back and relax…

and have a bottle of water.

After that I was escorted through immigration and security and assisted on to my royal carriage, which zoomed through the concourse and business class lounge, where people waved the flags and hailed Long live the king… okay, the last part was only my imagination.

The golf cart stopped right in front of the reception desk of the Royal First Lounge. I was guided to my royal living room for the next half hour.

Of course, I could sit anywhere I want.

Royal First Lounge bar

I was given the breakfast menu on a tablet. The lounge attendant guided me through the menu. I asked for a Thai breakfast. She recommended fish congee, which was pretty good.

Pastries, yogurt and sandwiches are offered at the buffet.

I just couldn't stop eating.

I made an appointment for the renowned Touch of Silk full body oil massage for 60 minutes. I was guided to the Royal Orchid Spa and taken to the Touch of Silk suite. I was then instructed to change into the skimpy pants (the little black package on the countertop) in the bathroom while my masseur waited outside.

The touch of silk began. My goodness, it was heavenly!

After the massage, I went back to the bathroom for a shower while the masseur cleaned up the suite and then waited for me outside (which creeped me out a little).

After that, I was guided to a room for some rest.

A cup of relaxing tea and a feedback form

It was about time to board. I could have summoned my royal carriage, but I walked upstairs to look for something at the shops.

The king meets the queen - Queen of the Skies sitting elegantly at Gate C6. No one beats the beauty and elegance of 747, not even A380, which is on the chubby side.

View from the nose. The cabin has been retrofitted with new first class, but the seats show signs of aging.

My throne, I mean my suite - 1A, not as wide as in A380.

But it's the experience of sitting at the tip of the nose that counts. There's something significant about Suite 1A of a 747 - not even Suite 1K can compare.

Rimowa amenity kit for TG flights four hours or longer. This flight barely makes the mark. I'm overjoyed. Let's celebrate with a glass of Dom.

Cabin was shared with another passenger, who probably shared the same passion as mine by selecting 1K. Sorry, 1A was taken.

There's a closet in front of 1A and 1K - okay, the closet wins.

Jet bridge

Lunch menu

Dom Pérignon. For some reason it doesn't taste as good as on A380.

Another Thai 747

View of rural Bangkok

This flight was also served by a male and a female crew member. They dropped by my suite to greet me and introduce themselves, which was a nice touch. I was informed of an early arrival - good news for economy pax, bad news for me.
Started off with some macadamia nuts and a glass of artificially flavored orange juice

Yakitori was okay, but I was craving for satay instead.

Appetizer, a basket of garlic bread, and another basket of bread. How on earth am I going to finish all these bread?

Pumpkin soup

I pre-ordered lobster pad thai, which was tasty.

Cheese and fruits were served on a cart.

I passed on cheese and had fruits instead. I was surprised to find my favorite Taiwanese wax apple!

Thai desserts and tea

Nice view

Before landing, the crew dropped by again to thank me for flying with TG, another nice touch.