Suvarnabhumi

  • Bangkok NewsSaudi teen fleeing family abuse seeking asylum in Australia, detained in Bangkok airport.

    Saudi teen fleeing family abuse seeking asylum in Australia, detained in Bangkok airport.

    PHOTO: Sophie McNeill (Twitter) A young Saudi woman is being held at Bangkok’s main international airport after she fled from her family and attempted to make it to Australia. The girl, 18 year old Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun, was on a family holiday in Kuwait when she decided to run away. She was on her way to Australia but has been…

  • Bangkok NewsThai authorities visit airports following reports of thefts and food overpricing

    Thai authorities visit airports following reports of thefts and food overpricing

    PHOTO: King Power With over 3 million people expected to pass through Thailand’s airports during the new year, authorities are focused on ensuring safe and ‘fair’ travel conditions. A report by Channel 3 tv news says Thailand ombudsman, General Withawat Ratchatanan and airport authorities were seen inspecting Suvarnabhumi airport. The number of CCTV cameras at the airport has been increased…

  • Bangkok NewsOver 400 flights affected after THAI Jumbo skidded off runway

    Over 400 flights affected after THAI Jumbo skidded off runway

    In the wake of Monday’s slip-sliding Jumbo that ended up in the grass verge after skidding off the main runway at Suvarnabhumi, it’s been revealed that the wayward Thai Airways 747-400 delayed 448 arriving or departing flights. The plane ended up with some of its wheels submerged in the soft grass. Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisit says that the western runway…