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EVA Air Bangkok VIP Lounge vs Thai Airways Royal First Lounge
EVA Air Bangkok VIP Lounge (3.9/5) and Thai Airways Royal First Lounge (4.0/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Thai Airways Royal First Lounge is ahead on space. Both are in Terminal 1 at BKK. Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access gets you into both.
Details checked as recently as October 2026. Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | EVA Air Bangkok VIP Lounge | Thai Airways Royal First Lounge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Space | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Food | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 3.0/5 | Not rated |
| Workspace | 4.0/5 | Not rated |
| Cleanliness | 4.0/5 | Not rated |
| Staff & service | Not rated | 2.0/5 |
| Views & light | 4.0/5 | Not rated |
| Exclusivity | Not rated | 5.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal 1 | Terminal 1 |
| Nearest gate | Not recorded | D1 |
| Hours | Not recorded | 5 AM – 2 AM daily |
| Bar | Self-serve drinks | Full bar |
| Shower rooms | 2 | None on record |
| Guests | EVA Air Business/Premium Laurel Class passengers and Infinity MileageLands elite/Star Alliance Gold on a same-day EVA Air flight. | Royal First and Star Alliance First Class passengers may bring one guest on the same-day international Star Alliance flight. Royal Orchid Plus Platinum members may bring one guest on an international THAI flight, in any cabin. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access
- Only EVA Air Bangkok VIP Lounge
- None
- Only Thai Airways Royal First Lounge
- None
Quick answers
Which is better, EVA Air Bangkok VIP Lounge or Thai Airways Royal First Lounge?
EVA Air Bangkok VIP Lounge (3.9/5) and Thai Airways Royal First Lounge (4.0/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Thai Airways Royal First Lounge is ahead on space.
Can one membership get me into both EVA Air Bangkok VIP Lounge and Thai Airways Royal First Lounge?
Yes. Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access is listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are EVA Air Bangkok VIP Lounge and Thai Airways Royal First Lounge in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 1 at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Which has showers, EVA Air Bangkok VIP Lounge or Thai Airways Royal First Lounge?
EVA Air Bangkok VIP Lounge has 2 showers; Thai Airways Royal First Lounge has none on record.