THAI Flight Los Angeles-Bangkok Landed at U-Tapao Airport

Following the announcement of the Airport Authority of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT) to close both Suvarnabhumi (Bangkok) and Don Mueang Airports until 18:00 hours today, THAI therefore canceled all scheduled domestic and international flights operating to and from both airports on 27th November until further notice.

THAI’s Corporate Communications Department announced that THAI’s flight TG795 operating from Los Angeles to Bangkok landed safely at U-Tapao Airport at 07:00 hours (local time).  The flight carried a total of 126 passengers.  THAI staff assisted all passengers through all airport formalities and arranged for transit passengers to be transferred to nearby hotels and accommodations.  Thai passengers living in Thailand were transferred to THAI’s Head Office, on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road and expected to arrive at noon today.

THAI requests all passengers who have made reservation to travel or wish to travel with THAI to check flight movements via public media.  For those who wish to make flight reservations or change travel plan please contact THAI office at Tel: 02 356 1111 or for news update at Tel: 02 545 4000 or via THAI’s website www.thaiairways.com