
Thai Airways offers standby upgrades for cash at check-in, allowing passengers to upgrade their Economy Class tickets to Business Class. The pricing structure has evolved, currently using a flat rate system. For a recent flight from Bangkok to Denpasar, a one-way Economy Class ticket was purchased for approximately 205 Euro, and the upgrade to Business Class cost 7100 Baht 182 Euro. Conditions for the Standby Upgrade Program include holding a confirmed Economy class ticket excluding RBD "L" and certain discounted fares, traveling on TG operated flights, and earning mileage on the original paid fares. Upgrades are non-refundable except in irregularity cases. Eligibility is confirmed by check-in staff based on operational considerations. Sales occur at Airport Ticket Offices or check-in counters, requiring cash payment or a credit card American Express is not accepted at check-in. Privileges for upgraded passengers include baggage allowance, lounge access, and meal service in accordance with the new class, provided the upgrade is completed two hours before departure. The upgrade for the 4-hour 20-minute flight to Denpasar was considered good value. Passengers are advised to allow extra time at the airport and check availability beforehand, possibly using tools like ExpertFlyer.
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A funeral has been held for a Perth father who died following an assault in Bali. Investigations into his death are ongoing.

An Australian man, 27, has been deported from Indonesia and banned for 10 years after allegedly engaging in an outdoor sex act in Bali. He was arrested at Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport on August 25 following accusations that he and a woman were intimate in a residential driveway in North Kuta. The man departed Bali on a Brisbane-bound Batik Air flight on Tuesday night. Ngurah Rai Immigration Office head Muhamad Novyandri stated the deportation aligns with efforts to maintain order among tourists. Police confirmed their claim of an “immoral act” was supported by CCTV footage and a local woman who witnessed the alleged incident. The woman involved has not been identified but is believed to be a foreign citizen who had been drinking with the Australian. Locals conducted a cleansing ceremony at the site. Public acts of indecency and sex outside marriage are illegal in Indonesia, with potential jail time for foreigners. Immigration directorate general Hendarsam Marantoko encouraged public reporting of alleged immigration violations and criminal acts by foreigners.

Bejana by Petty Elliott will host a Sababay Wine Dinner on September 18, 2026, in Bali, pairing Indonesian cuisine with wines made in Bali. Chef Petty Elliott's contemporary Indonesian dishes, which use regional ingredients and traditional techniques, will be matched with Sababay Winery's New Latitude Wines. Sababay Winery, founded in 2010, works with grape growers in northern Bali to produce wines that reflect the island's tropical climate and empower local farming communities. Raymond Siek, Director of Culinary, The Ritz-Carlton, Bali, noted that the dinner will showcase how Indonesian food and local wines complement each other. The menu includes Hidangan Awal Nusantara with Sababay's Ascaro, Kuah Jukut Kelor, Bunga Kantang with Sababay Reserve White, and Cita Rasa featuring Rendang Sapi Tok, Sate Lilit Ikan, Ayam Kecap, and Opor Tahu with Sababay Reserve Red. The meal concludes with Klepon Soufflé paired with Moscato de Bali. The dinner is priced at IDR 1,300,000++ per person, including wine pairing, and reservations can be made at bejanaindonesianrestaurant.com.