Lounge Frog guide
SilverKris Lounge vs Thai Airways Royal First Lounge
SilverKris Lounge is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.3/5 on Lounge Frog against 4.0/5 for Thai Airways Royal First Lounge. SilverKris Lounge is ahead on food; Thai Airways Royal First Lounge is ahead on exclusivity. 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 | SilverKris Lounge | Thai Airways Royal First Lounge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Quiet | 3.0/5 | Not rated |
| Space | Not rated | 5.0/5 |
| Food | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 5.0/5 | Not rated |
| Power outlets | 5.0/5 | Not rated |
| Workspace | 4.0/5 | Not rated |
| Staff & service | Not rated | 2.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal 1 | Terminal 1 |
| Nearest gate | D7 | D1 |
| Hours | 6:30 AM – 11 PM daily | 5 AM – 2 AM daily |
| Bar | Full bar | Full bar |
| Shower rooms | None on record | None on record |
| Guests | Singapore Airlines First/Business Class and PPS Club/KrisFlyer Elite Gold; Star Alliance Gold on a same-day Star Alliance 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 SilverKris Lounge
- SilverKris Lounge
- Only Thai Airways Royal First Lounge
- None
Quick answers
Which is better, SilverKris Lounge or Thai Airways Royal First Lounge?
SilverKris Lounge is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.3/5 on Lounge Frog against 4.0/5 for Thai Airways Royal First Lounge. SilverKris Lounge is ahead on food; Thai Airways Royal First Lounge is ahead on exclusivity.
Can one membership get me into both SilverKris 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 SilverKris Lounge and Thai Airways Royal First Lounge in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 1 at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport.