Thai Airways International Boeing 787-9 seat map
Thai Airways' 787-9 78W seats 292: 30 in Royal Silk Class (1-2-1, rows 11-20) and 262 in Economy (3-3-3). Royal Silk seats face the aisle at an angle, so every seat has direct aisle access. Economy is in two sections, rows 31-45 and rows 46-61.
Cabins at a glance
Business
Royal Silk Class
30seats · 1-2-1
Lie-flat bed · rows 11–20
Best pick: row 11, seat AFront-row Royal Silk window seat.
Economy
Economy Class
262seats · 3-3-3
Standard seat · rows 31–61
Best pick: row 46, seat AExit row at the front of the rear Economy section.
Seat map
Green seats are good, amber are a trade-off, red are best avoided. Hover over or tap a seat to see why.
Window spacing is illustrative; marked gaps and misalignments come from the seat notes.
No window warnings recorded for this layout.
↑ Front of aircraft
Royal Silk Class
1-2-1 ·
Economy Class
3-3-3 ·
Back of aircraft
787-9 proportions · 62.81 m long × 5.77 m wide. Nose and tail shortened for display; cabin and window positions are schematic.
Seat map updated October 2026. Rows and seats are as Thai Airways International's own seat map shows them. Airlines change layouts and swap aircraft, so check the seat map in your booking too.
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How it worksCabins
| Cabin | Seats | Rows | Layout | Seat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_bc.jpg) Royal Silk ClassPhoto: Thai Airways International | 30 | 11–20 | 1-2-1 | Lie-flat bed |
Economy Class | 262 | 31–61 | 3-3-3 | Standard seat |
Best and worst seats
Best seats
- Row 11, seat A · Royal Silk Class
Front-row Royal Silk window seat.
- Row 16, seat E · Royal Silk Class
Royal Silk centre seat.
- Row 46, seat A · Economy Class
Exit row at the front of the rear Economy section.
Trade-offs
- Row 11, seats E, F and K · Royal Silk Class
Bulkhead row, so nobody reclines into you
- Row 31, seats A, B, C, D, E, F, H, J and K · Economy Class
Bulkhead row, so nobody reclines into you
- Row 46, seats B, C, D, E, F, H, J and K · Economy Class
Bulkhead row, so nobody reclines into you
Seats to avoid
- Row 44, seats D, E and F · Economy Class
Next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 45, seat A · Economy Class
Last row of the forward section, beside the lavatories.
- Row 45, seats B, C, H, J and K · Economy Class
Next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 61, seats D and F · Economy Class
Next to a galley, with light and noise during service
- Row 61, seat E · Economy Class
Last row, by the rear galley.
Quick answers
How many seats does Thai Airways International's Boeing 787-9 (30 Royal Silk · 262 Economy) have?
Thai Airways International's Boeing 787-9 (30 Royal Silk · 262 Economy) has 292 seats: 30 in Royal Silk Class and 262 in Economy Class.
What are the best Economy seats on Thai Airways International's Boeing 787-9 (30 Royal Silk · 262 Economy)?
On Thai Airways International's Boeing 787-9 (30 Royal Silk · 262 Economy), the best Economy seats are row 46, seat A (exit row at the front of the rear Economy section.).
Which seats should I avoid on Thai Airways International's Boeing 787-9 (30 Royal Silk · 262 Economy)?
On Thai Airways International's Boeing 787-9 (30 Royal Silk · 262 Economy), avoid row 44, seats D, E and F (next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing), row 45, seat A (last row of the forward section, beside the lavatories.) and row 45, seats B, C, H, J and K (next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing).
What is Royal Silk Class (rows 11–20) like on Thai Airways International's Boeing 787-9 (30 Royal Silk · 262 Economy)?
Royal Silk Class on Thai Airways International's Boeing 787-9 (30 Royal Silk · 262 Economy) has 30 seats, rows 11 to 20, in a 1-2-1 layout (lie-flat bed). The pick: row 11, seat A (front-row Royal Silk window seat.).
How much legroom is there in Economy on Thai Airways International's Boeing 787-9 (30 Royal Silk · 262 Economy)?
A verified Economy seat pitch is not recorded for this layout. Check Thai Airways International's seat specifications and the seat map in your booking.
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