Thai Airways International works with Oriental Hotel Bangkok's Executive Chef to create Special Menu for Bangkok-New York service

To celebrate its inaugural flight on the direct route Bangkok - New York, Thai Airways International is working with the Oriental Hotel Bangkok to arrange a special menu for passengers flying on board flight TG790 routed Bangkok - New York.

Mr. Norbert A. Kostner, Executive Chef from the Oriental Hotel, and an expert in Italian, Chinese, and Thai cuisine, came up with a variety of special menus for passengers flying on this flight that are in addition to the normally offered menus, during the period 1 May to 30 July 2005.

In Royal Silk Class (executive class), the special menu to be served on this flight features Smoked Salmon Parcel Stuffed with Crab and Caviar Sour Cream, Roasted Lamb Fillet with Bayeldi and Rosemary Pan-Jus, and Chocolate Delight Truffle.

In Premium Economy Class and Economy Class, the first dish in the special menu is Salad of Tender Kenya Beans and Prawns with Tomato Confetti, then the main dish Paupiette of Capon with Tarrangon Sauce, and dessert being Panna Cotta with Apricot Sauce and Cherries.

On the first flight on 14 May 2005, considered the official inaugural flight on the route Bangkok - New York, THAI has invited Executive Chef Mr. Norbert A. Kostner as the Chef-on-Board who will prepare the special meals for passengers.

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