# Thai Airways Rolls Out New A321neo Business Class on Bangkok-Chiang Rai Route

_May 26 12:06_

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Thai Airways has introduced its new Airbus A321neo aircraft on the Bangkok (BKK) to Chiang Rai (CEI) domestic route, featuring a new business class cabin with 16 staggered seats

## Summary

Thai Airways is operating its new Airbus A321neo aircraft on the domestic route between Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and Chiang Rai (CEI). The aircraft features a new business class cabin layout using the Thompson Aero Vantage platform. The configuration includes 16 seats in a staggered arrangement: three rows of 2-2 seating and four rows of individual 'throne' seats. The cabin design features a reduced use of purple compared to previous Thai Airways interiors. The flight duration is approximately 65 minutes. This represents a product update for frequent flyers booking or redeeming points on this specific domestic sector

## Why it matters

Affects 2 airline programs (JetBlue, Thai Airways).

## Sources cited

- [One Mile at a Time](https://onemileatatime.com/reviews/thai-airways-business-class-a321neo) — Review: Thai Airways Business Class Airbus A321neo (BKK-CEI)

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