Review of Thai Airways flight from Bangkok to Sydney in Economy

Thai Airways International HS-TGZ "Phimara" TG475 Bangkok - Sydney
Flight Details:
Airlines: Thai Airways International
Flight: TG475 BKK - SYD
Reg: HS-TGZ "Phimara"
Aircraft: Boeing 747-4D7
Departure Bangkok Gate C1: 17:50
Arrival Sydney Terminal: 07:10 am
Flight time: 9 hrs 20 mins
Distance: 7,523 km
Full Trip Video: Thai Airways HS-TGZ TG 475 Bangkok - Sydney
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Introduction
This flight was undertaken in Dec 2017. After arriving from Mumbai on Thai Smile. See report here : WE336 Mumbai - Bangkok .
I had a transit time of approx. 8 hrs. I had my phone charged and then had lunch
Phone charging

Moved to upper level in the duty free area

I want to have Thai food, found a Thai restaurant in Concourse C.
Roast Duck with Rice

After lunch had a walk around.

After some browsing, found a sofa to snooze. slept comfortably for couple of hours, till the sun and sweat woke me.

Woke up around 15.30, checked the schedule. TG 475 was listed to depart gate C1 which was close to where I was.

Duty free shopping

After some souvenir shopping.

Flight Information

Thai Airways International HS-TGZ "Phimara"
Checked the gate area, HS-TGZ was parked.

This was the aircraft to operate TG 475 to Sydney later.

Found a quiet place to wait in the end of the concourse to charge phone

Flight was listed on the display

Boarding had commenced when I reached the gate. All carry on bags were hand checked by Thai staff before heading to waiting area. LAG's were removed.
A Swiss couple were being difficult, the man was unwilling to open his bag. I heard him being told if you don't get the bag checked, you won't be able to board the flight.
I wasn't carrying anything was a quick process for me. Bag was checked and all items neatly placed.
Passport and boarding pass was checked by Thai Airways staff and then by a Australian Border Officer.

I met an acquaintance in the waiting area, the family had been to a wedding in Phuket and transitting through Bangkok.
Soon it was boarding time, I was sitting in the rear section. Proceeded to board the flight.
Flight docked to airbridge

Boarding had commenced

Boarding

Got greeted at the door and directed to the right side

Economy Class seating

3-4-3 Seating

Flight Map

Window view
After settling in the seat, view of the outside.

Pushback
The flight was full, Didn't notice any empty seats. After all passengers had boarded, there was a short delay in pushback.

Terminal view

Taxi to runway
It was a long taxi to runway

Take off
After series of turn, headed south towards Bay of Thailand

Seat 56A

Inflight Service
Inflight service began with roasted peanut

IFE remote

Flight map

Drinks followed the snacks, had coke.

Dinner
Soon after dinner was served. Option was fish or chicken

I chose fish. Food was delicious

Reading material

Thai Airways Boeing 747-400

Thai Airways B747-400 Safety card

Inside view of the card

Headphones
After dinner, lights were dimmed and I snoozed off for the next few hours.

Early Morning
Breakfast began as cabin started waking up.

Window view

Breakfast
Breakfast was served 2 hr before arrival

I chose the egg, sausage and potatoes

with orange juice.

Flight Map

Window View

Approaching from South

After series of turns, heading North

B747 shadow

Flying in to land from North

Sydney city in view

Approach towards Runway 16R

Exiting the runway

Taxi to gate

Passing the Crystal B777- Luxury Air Cruise

Thai Airways in Star Alliance livery

Singapore Airlines and Emirates

Flight map

Reaching the gate

IFE Screen

Singapore Airlines A380 9V-SKP

Thai Airways

Flight Details

Disembarkation
After disembarking headed to the self-check passport kiosk.
Passport Kiosk

Filled the questions and received my ticket. Headed for the E-gate to scan and insert ticket. It was a quick short process.
Baggage Collection, Quarantine and Exit
While waiting for the bag was asked few questions by the Border officer. Answered what I was asked and she moved on to someone else.
I wasn't carrying any declarable items, exited without delay. Went out to car parking to exit the airport.
Hope you enjoyed the report. Thanks for reading.
End of Trip
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