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Minister blasts Thai Airways over stranded baggage crisis

Summary by Khaosod English
BANGKOK — 29 September 2026, Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul has criticized Thai Airways over a major baggage backlog at Suvarnabhumi Airport, saying the problem is damaging Thailand’s image and tourism industry. Surasak said he had visited the airport with officials from the Defence and Transport ministries and found that baggage handling by Thai […]

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Surasak criticized Thai Airways for its failure to resolve the stranded baggage issue, citing a lack of cooperation with assisting agencies. He noted that even soldiers helping with the relocation were forced to return to their unit for meals. He further criticized the executives, whose terms are nearing their end, suggesting they should consider resigning if they are not prepared to solve the problem.

Tourism Minister Surasak revealed that during his visit to Suvarnabhumi Airport, he found passengers waiting for their luggage for 5-6 hours. He criticized Thai Airways for its lack of cooperation with the agencies assisting in resolving the problem and called on management to take a proactive approach, stating that if they didn't want to do the job, they should resign. The post “Surasak” experiences it firsthand! Slams THAI executives over lugg…

Surasak disappointed with Thai Airways executives over baggage stranded at Suvarnabhumi Airport, affecting the country's image and tourism. He points to failed management and strongly suggests the CEO consider resigning as his term is nearing its end. Mr. Surasak Panjaroenworakul, Minister of Tourism and Sports, revealed the problem of... Read original news: Tourism Minister furious at Thai Airways, advises CEO to consider resigning as term is n…

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Khaosod English broke the news in Bangkok, Thailand on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
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