The right side offers a spectacular view of the dense Bangkok skyline and the winding Chao Phraya River, especially when approaching from the north.
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the scenic transition from the Indian subcontinent across the Bay of Bengal, featuring the dramatic Irrawaddy Delta and a better angle of the Bangkok urban sprawl upon arrival.
The left side offers superior views of the Sri Lankan coastline upon departure, followed by the stunning and remote Mergui Archipelago of Myanmar and a better angle for the Bangkok skyline during the northern approach.