I called to confirm my flight to Bangkok, via 1-day in Hong Kong, while in Jo'burg, and the agent asked me why I wasn't flying direct to Bangkok?! I explained that my ATW (around-the-world) ticket class didn't allow it... and that's when she proceeded to let me know that my flight was overbooked and offered me the chance to fly direct to Bangkok on Thai Airlines about 30 minutes later, the same day -- and they would give me Rand (South African $) and meal vouchers... HELLO??!! Ya think! To top off this experience, Thai Airlines was fantastic... hot towels, Thai food, South African wine, and your own personal entertainment center -- which I don't usually take to, but I was able to finally watch Freedom Writers and the Pursuit of Happyness... nothing like a little extra real-life inspiration! I kicked back and enjoyed arriving in Bangkok 1-day earlier than expected... the 1st day of the Thai New Year... Songkran! Let the water fights begin...
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