Plaza Premium Opens Two New Lounges at Bangkok Airport (BKK)
Key Takeaways
- Plaza Premium Lounge and Plaza Premium First have opened at Bangkok (BKK) sharing an entrance in Concourse G near Gate G1.
- The lounges operate 24 hours offering elevated dining and bar, plus amenities such as showers, accessible restrooms, and a prayer room.
Plaza Premium Group has opened two new lounges at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) in southern Thailand. This dual-lounge opening includes a Plaza Premium and Plaza Premium First lounge using a shared entrance and reception, following the same model they have used at select other locations, such as Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) and Hong Kong (HKG). The new 24-hour lounges are located (airside) on the third floor in Concourse G, near Gate G1 (International Departures).
The launch of Plaza Premium First and Plaza Premium Lounge at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport reflects our global direction of expanding award-winning airport hospitality into key international gateways. Bangkok represents a critical hub in Southeast Asia—defined by warmth, flavour, and an unmistakable sense of place,said Mr. Song Hoi See, Founder and CEO of Plaza Premium Group.By introducing our dual-lounge concept at BKK, we empower travellers to choose the experience that best suits their journey while enjoying authentic Thai hospitality until the moment they depart.
Both lounges offer a prayer room, accessible restrooms and showers, as well as large windows providing a view outdoors to a central area with trees and green tropical plants.
Plaza Premium Lounge
The Plaza Premium Lounge is the larger of the two spots and spans 6,222 square feet (578 m²) with seating for 98 passengers. This lounge offers comfortable seating and locally inspired Thai flavors, featuring live cooking stations. The lounge is also great for families as well as others traveling solo or in a group.
Plaza Premium Access
You can reserve lounge access by purchasing online. The current price is 1,575 Thai Baht (~$48 USD). The lounge has also partnered with Dragonpass, offering access to eligible members.
Plaza Premium First Lounge
The Plaza Premium First location is about half the size of the other lounge, offering seating for 51 travelers and spanning 2,282 square feet (212 m²). The First lounge offers a more personalized upscale experience with concierge service, bespoke table dining, and curated wines and handcrafted cocktails and mocktails, and barista-crafted coffee. The premium lounge also offers a more tranquil and elevated environment for customers looking for a more refined lounge experience.
The Aerobar offers a convenient place to walk up and order cocktails, local beers, and espresso beverages.
Plaza First Premium Access
You can reserve lounge access by purchasing online. The current price is 2,400 Thai Baht (~$72 USD).
Following the opening of this location, there are now ten Plaza Premium First Lounges around the globe at the following airports:
- Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International (BKK)
- Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)
- Hong Kong International (HKG) - Gate 1
- Hong Kong International (HKG) - Gate 35
- Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International (CGK)
- Kuala Lumpur International (KUL)
- Macau International (MFM)
- Phnom Penh-Techo International (KTI)
- Rome Fiumicino (FCO)
- Vancouver International (YVR)
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Closing Thoughts
This is Plaza Premium's first lounge in Thailand. I am also looking forward to the Plaza Premium First and Plaza Premium (Landside) lounges, which will hopefully open sometime in 2026/2027 at New York (JFK) in Terminal One.