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Thai Airways Cancels Dozens of Flights as Bangkok Flooding Cuts Off Staff
Thai Airways cancelled several domestic and international flights on September 29 and 30, 2026, after severe flooding in Bangkok and surrounding areas left staff unable to reach work. The airline announced the disruptions on its official Facebook page on September 28. Passengers at Suvarnabhumi International Airport have reported baggage delays of 6 to 8 hours, with some choosing to leave the airport rather than wait it out. Suvarnabhumi itself remains open and reachable, so this is a flight and baggage disruption rather than an airport closure.
What's Happening
The flooding has hit Bangkok and neighbouring Samut Prakan province hard, with standing floodwater reported in the Lat Krabang area near Suvarnabhumi Airport. That's made it difficult for Thai Airways staff to get to work, forcing the airline to cancel a batch of flights over two days. Main access roads to the airport are still passable, so the airport is continuing to operate, but travellers should expect knock-on effects even if their own flight isn't cancelled.
Cancelled Routes
| Date | Route | Flight Numbers |
|---|---|---|
| September 29, 2026 | Bangkok–Udon Thani | TG008/TG009 |
| September 29, 2026 | Bangkok–Khon Kaen | TG040/TG041 |
| September 29, 2026 | Bangkok–Phuket | TG201/TG202 |
| September 29, 2026 | Bangkok–Hanoi | TG560/TG561 |
| September 29, 2026 | Bangkok–New Delhi | TG315/TG316 |
| September 29, 2026 | Bangkok–Singapore | TG403/TG404 |
| September 30, 2026 | Bangkok–Munich | TG924/TG925 |
| September 30, 2026 | Bangkok–Brussels | TG934/TG935 |
Baggage Delays and Medication Concerns
At Suvarnabhumi, passengers have reported baggage delays of 6 to 8 hours. Some travellers have raised concerns about medication for underlying medical conditions being stuck in delayed checked luggage rather than making it to them on time.
What This Means for Tourists
If you're booked on any of the routes above, check your flight status directly with Thai Airways before heading to the airport. Even if your flight isn't affected, expect the possibility of long baggage delays at Suvarnabhumi. It's worth packing essential medication and valuables in your hand luggage rather than checked bags while these delays continue. Give yourself extra travel time to the airport and try to avoid flooded roads in the Lat Krabang and Samut Prakan areas. Keep an eye on Thai Airways' official Facebook page in case more cancellations or schedule changes are announced.
You can reach the THAI Contact Centre 24 hours a day at +66 2 356 1111, or by email at contact@thaiairways.com.
Information sourced from The Thaiger.