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Thai Airways ran its full flight schedule on Saturday, October 3, 2026, after two days of trimmed operations. The airline cut 24 flights across October 1 and 2 and apologised to passengers for the disruption. A ticket office at its Bangkok headquarters is open on October 3 and 4 for anyone who needs help. The article didn't mention southern routes, so check your own flights if you're connecting through Bangkok on the way to Koh Lanta.
What happened
Thai Airways announced it would operate its full schedule on Saturday, October 3. Before that, the airline cancelled 15 flights on Thursday, October 1 and 9 flights on Friday, October 2, for a total of 24 services over the two days.
The cuts were made to match what operations could handle. The airline's statement gave no cause for the limited capacity.
How the airline recovered
Thai Airways says it managed its schedule and drew on staff from across the company to restore the full timetable. It apologised to passengers for the inconvenience.
Ticket office for affected passengers
If your travel was disrupted, you can get help in person at the Thai Airways headquarters on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road in Bangkok. The ticket office is open on Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4, from 8am to 5pm both days.
What happens next
The airline says it will review the situation and improve how it manages operations, so passengers aren't affected in future.
What this means for travellers
- Flying Thai Airways on October 3 or later: Flights should operate normally. The situation was fluid, so check your booking status before heading to the airport.
- Disrupted travellers: Rebooking help is available at the Bangkok HQ ticket office on October 3 and 4, 8am to 5pm.
- Baggage: A related Thaiger headline says Suvarnabhumi set a Saturday deadline for stranded passengers to collect bags. Check that article if this applies to you.
- Weather: Heavy rain and flooding in and around Bangkok continue. Allow extra transfer time and keep your connections flexible.
- Reliability: The cause was never stated and the airline has only promised a review, so build in some buffer on tight connections for now.
- Koh Lanta: The article doesn't mention southern routes. If you're connecting via Bangkok, confirm your onward flights.
Information sourced from The Thaiger.