Thai Royal Orchid Plus (ROP) upgrades can now be obtained instantly online at www.thaiairways.com/rop. You must already have an eligible international ticket and the scheduled flight departure time cannot be less than 24 hours from the time the upgrade is requested online. International Thai awards departing from Bangkok can also now be booked online.

As of Oct. 1, 2008, members of Thai Royal Orchid Plus can no longer earn miles with United Airlines when booking in certain classes. To see if the fare you purchase for any of the ROP airline partners will earn you miles, go to www.thaiairways.com/rop.

ROP members who rent with Budget in Thailand can get their third rental day free through Nov. 30, 2008. Quote promotion code TPNZ008 when booking your rental. Time and kilometer charges are free and the rental must be a minimum of three consecutive days, and not a one-way rental.