Thai Couple Removed From Taipei–Bangkok Flight

A Thai couple were removed from a Taiwan–Thailand flight, after a loud argument on board delayed departure and prompted crew intervention. The incident occurred as the aircraft was preparing to take off from Taipei to Bangkok. The flight was delayed by around 40 minutes before receiving clearance to depart and later arrived safely in Thailand.

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The episode gained widespread attention after a TikTok user, a foreign passenger on the flight, posted a clip showing crew escorting two passengers off the aircraft. According to the poster, the man began shouting as soon as he boarded, walking up and down the aisle and attempting to film other passengers with his mobile phone. When crew members asked him to disembark, he allegedly continued causing trouble on the jet bridge, prompting the captain to intervene.

Another social media user who said they were on the same flight claimed the couple had argued even before boarding. The pair were believed to have been working in Taiwan and were returning home, but while waiting to board the husband reportedly appeared agitated, repeatedly asking his wife whether money had been transferred or refunded. As departure time approached, he allegedly changed his mind about travelling, phoned family members to say he would not return, and argued loudly.

Picture courtesy of เจ๊ม้อย v+

A separate clip shared by TikTok user @wilaiwanchantabng showed the man attempting to re-enter the aircraft and raising his phone to film crew members at close range. According to a Facebook post by the page “เจ๊ม้อย v+” on 2 March, the couple reacted angrily when asked to lower their voices, shouting that they had paid for their tickets and were not travelling for free. The post also stated that they walked up and down the aisle two to three times, asking when the plane would depart.

Crew members attempted to calm the situation but assessed that it was escalating and posed a potential safety concern. Both passengers were escorted off the aircraft, and no injuries. No official statement from the airline or authorities had been released and no further details were provided by the airline involved.

Amarin reported that it remains unclear whether the couple will face further action or be rebooked on another service. Airlines enforce strict conduct rules, particularly during taxiing and pre-departure procedures when compliance with crew instructions is mandatory.

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Adapted by ASEAN Now Amarin 3 Mar 2026