Royal Orchid Lounge
★3.6(141 reviews)CNX · Domestic Terminal
Thai Airways' branded lounge at CNX — Royal Silk and Star Alliance premium passengers, near gate 3.
The Thai Airways Royal Orchid Lounge is the airline's branded lounge at Chiang Mai International Airport, on the domestic side of the terminal near gate 3. It's sometimes referred to as the Royal Silk Lounge, the name Thai Airways uses for its business-class service, and it welcomes Thai Airways and Star Alliance premium-cabin passengers along with eligible frequent-flyer status holders. It's a compact, elegant space — around 50 seats — that carries the airline's signature Thai styling, with warm wood tones, traditional Thai silk patterns and soft lighting that give it a calm, sophisticated feel. There's comfortable, well-spaced seating, refreshments and a quiet atmosphere that makes it a pleasant retreat before a flight. Access here follows your ticket and frequent-flyer tier rather than a paid membership, so unlike the Coral Executive and Bangkok Airways lounges, DragonPass and Priority Pass don't get you in. For Thai Airways and Star Alliance travellers, it's the natural choice and the most consistent branded lounge at CNX.
Crowding · quiet
A calm, comfortable place for email and light work before a flight, with Wi-Fi and well-spaced seating. As a compact airline lounge, it suits short sessions rather than long focused work.
Light food and refreshments in the Thai Airways style — Thai bites and snacks alongside coffee, tea and soft drinks. As a compact regional airline lounge, the focus is on a comfortable pre-flight refreshment rather than a full buffet.
Dietary: Vegetarian options
On the domestic side of the terminal, near gate 3 (the airline lists it on the 2nd floor of the domestic departures area).
- 01Check in for your Thai Airways or Star Alliance flight
- 02Head to the domestic side of the terminal
- 03Find the Royal Orchid Lounge near gate 3
- 04Present your boarding pass and frequent-flyer card at reception
Landmarks: Domestic departures · Gate 3
ℹ Departure Hall 2nd Floor,3
Star Alliance GoldIncluded: Complimentary snacks · Complimentary soft drinks · Complimentary house wine and beer · Complimentary liquor
Star Alliance Gold Status or Business Class Ticket
Flying from CNX without status? These lounges sell day passes:
See bookable lounges at CNXMake the most of it.
Access is by Thai Airways or Star Alliance status — there's no walk-in or lounge-membership entry here.
Star Alliance Gold gets you in even in economy on an eligible Star Alliance flight.
It's a compact lounge of around 50 seats near gate 3 in the domestic wing.
DragonPass and Priority Pass don't cover this lounge — they work at the Coral Executive and Bangkok Airways lounges instead.
If you don't qualify, the Bangkok Airways lounges on the same domestic side take DragonPass and Priority Pass.
Quick answers.
Thai Airways and Star Alliance premium-cabin passengers and eligible Star Alliance status holders on a departing flight from the domestic side at CNX.
No — this is an airline lounge with access by Thai Airways or Star Alliance status only. For lounge memberships, use the Bangkok Airways or Coral Executive lounges.
Yes — the Royal Orchid Lounge is sometimes branded Royal Silk, the name Thai Airways uses for its business-class service.
