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Airfare Hike Strands American in Bangkok Airport for 10 Days

An American traveler recently attracted significant online attention after claiming to have spent ten days in Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport due to financial constraints imposed by increased airfares. The man, using the Instagram handle @rastagraphy, shared videos documenting his airport routine, highlighting activities such as watching movies, reading, and eating. This situation arose when he was unable to purchase a ticket for onward travel, allegedly due to higher costs linked to war-related airfare hikes.

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The traveler initially flew from Singapore to Thailand on March 15 but was denied entry by immigration officers. Police Major General Kathathorn Khamthiang explained that the man appeared unprepared and not typical of a tourist. Under airline regulations, the carrier responsible for transporting the passenger to Thailand was tasked with managing his care and facilitating an onward journey. The ultimate goal was his return to a Southeast Asian country as part of a planned route back home, unrelated to any active conflict zones.

Reports indicate the traveler departed Thailand on March 21 after the situation attracted media coverage. Kathathorn emphasized that immigration's role concluded with the denial of entry and shifted responsibility to the airline for arranging his departure. Despite the unusual circumstances, the airline reportedly fulfilled its obligations by ensuring the man’s basic needs were met throughout his prolonged stay at the airport.

Kathathorn further commented on the situation, suggesting the man’s posts might have been designed as content creation to gain views or elicit donations by generating public sympathy. He cautioned against the public falling for sensationalist narratives or being manipulated by such tactics, emphasizing the importance of discernment in consuming online content, reported The Thaiger.

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Reddavy Gold Member

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9 hours ago, thailand49 said:

Thats your opinion, consistent with general Brits here, still haven't gotten over all your " Great " minds left 1770's and left England what it is today without the " Great " .

Less Rotten eggs the math is correct you just happen to have less population, but it is increasing from all the bitching, country is being overrun by outsiders, which is what is happening to U.S. so less rotten eggs " the saying those who also live in glass houses shouldn't throw rocks "

Thats an Embassy, it is more a closet in an office building, your country cares more about taking care of non-citizens, instead of giving your expats a cost of living, 😂

Give a thumbs down Brits!

Ohhhhh dear another sad bitter and twisted Yank. 🤣🤣

jacko45k Star Member

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20 hours ago, thailand49 said:

Thats your opinion,

Oh it is well shared, and current events are not helping.

I don't need you to point out my country's slide into misery, one reason Iive in Thailand. I wish the USA would leave well alone!

jacko45k Star Member

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19 hours ago, Patong2021 said:

I did. Did you?

Yes, of course I did. War related higher costs, thanks a lot USA!

thailand49 Ruby Member

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6 hours ago, jacko45k said:

Oh it is well shared, and current events are not helping.

I don't need you to point out my country's slide into misery, one reason Iive in Thailand. I wish the USA would leave well alone!

And it is well shared works both ways which you seem to be blinded by your bias!

I don't need you to also point out my country slide into misery. In spite of that misery I don't run to another country to escape although I also live here.

I wish America would do the same in number of cases like supporting the world and when we try the world seem to want both ways!

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17 hours ago, thailand49 said:

And it is well shared works both ways which you seem to be blinded by your bias!

I don't need you to also point out my country slide into misery. In spite of that misery I don't run to another country to escape although I also live here.

I wish America would do the same in number of cases like supporting the world and when we try the world seem to want both ways!

My bias does not extend to supporting bullying tactics and unnecessary attacks, and the killing of civilians. World has gone mad.

thailand49 Ruby Member

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2 hours ago, jacko45k said:

My bias does not extend to supporting bullying tactics and unnecessary attacks, and the killing of civilians. World has gone mad.

Then you can't support Iran right🤣?

tai4de2 Advanced Member

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25 minutes ago, thailand49 said:

Then you can't support Iran right🤣?

No leftist has ever met an ayatollah he or she can't fawn over.

An Islamo-authoritarian regime is, after all, the very pinnacle of anti-Americanism. And as we all know, in the leftist mind it's blunting the USA's power and influence that is the very most important aspect of any and every topic. All other considerations are secondary.

Celsius Diamond Member

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Bangkok has him now 🥱

thailand49 Ruby Member

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25 minutes ago, tai4de2 said:

No leftist has ever met an ayatollah he or she can't fawn over.

An Islamo-authoritarian regime is, after all, the very pinnacle of anti-Americanism. And as we all know, in the leftist mind it's blunting the USA's power and influence that is the very most important aspect of any and every topic. All other considerations are secondary.

26 minutes ago, tai4de2 said:

No leftist has ever met an ayatollah he or she can't fawn over.

An Islamo-authoritarian regime is, after all, the very pinnacle of anti-Americanism. And as we all know, in the leftist mind it's blunting the USA's power and influence that is the very most important aspect of any and every topic. All other considerations are secondary.

If I'm correct we are on the same page! people all have their opinion but they stuck on their own, enable to see the other side right or wrong. response was bullying and killing of civilaian lives, whether it is Iran or U.S. Jewist, they only see it being done by the latter two!

Priorexpat Silver Member

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On 3/24/2026 at 5:23 PM, Priorexpat said:

Just another "content creator/influencer" trying to make a name for himself. Bozo.

.....and for the thumbs down person, Bozo was a circus clown when I was a kid. Influencer content creator CLOWN.

jacko45k Star Member

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21 hours ago, thailand49 said:

Then you can't support Iran right🤣?

I certainly cannot support the USA . I would be ashamed to be a USA citizen.

Celsius Diamond Member

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15 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

I certainly cannot support the USA . I would be ashamed to be a USA citizen.

USA citizens don't feel shame. They just put a Canadian flag pin on their backpack

thailand49 Ruby Member

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2 hours ago, Celsius said:

USA citizens don't feel shame. They just put a Canadian flag pin on their backpack

Does Iran feel shame? Do we forget shame is fashion in the past, England, France, Germany, etc. he who lives in glass house shouldn't throw rocks. Do we forget what others have done prior of the birth of U.S

Freedom is a wonderful thing, choice! If I.S. is wrong wherever your are from contact your government and ask or demand they join forces with Iran.

You and I know that isn't happening and the truth is you know the answer even at 85!

Briggsy Diamond Member

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The unusual thing is that following a denial of entry, passengers are held in the underground detention centre at the airport. It is not like a jail (but you can't leave), more like a warren of offices, rooms and bathrooms containing Immigration staff and travel agents processing travellers who have been denied entry and using detention as a way to pressure them to pay for a ticket on the carrier that brought them in.

However, at one point on the video I see a window suggesting he was moved to a different area.

thailand49 Ruby Member

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On 3/29/2026 at 5:05 AM, jacko45k said:

I certainly cannot support the USA . I would be ashamed to be a USA citizen.

I'm glad you not one.🤣

jacko45k Star Member

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18 hours ago, thailand49 said:

I'm glad you not one.🤣

Obviously so am I. I turned it down some time ago......

thailand49 Ruby Member

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3 hours ago, jacko45k said:

Obviously so am I. I turned it down some time ago......

The offer I'm sure came because they want to get rid of you! Just like how they rid all those to Australia I here🤣

jacko45k Star Member

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20 hours ago, thailand49 said:

The offer I'm sure came because they want to get rid of you! Just like how they rid all those to Australia I here🤣

You are a tiresome troll who can do no better than Ad Hominem comments! Join my troll club!

thailand49 Ruby Member

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3 hours ago, jacko45k said:

You are a tiresome troll who can do no better than Ad Hominem comments! Join my troll club!

What the truth hurts, if you can't take the heat get out of the kitchen, you like to dish it out but can't except it back, that is what it looks like to me. You 85, time to grow up don't you think it is never too late nor too late to learn to take a bit of criticism. Troll vs. Troll! Don't be a coward stand up and be counted!

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