Polish Passenger Threatens to Bomb Plane Mid-air on Flight to Bangkok

[4MyEgo]

12 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Following the investigation, it was determined that the woman had not intended to carry out an act of terrorism or actually plant a bomb. Her statement was deemed a violation of aviation security regulations but without malicious intent. Thai VietJet has decided not to press charges, and the passenger is set to depart Thailand to return to Poland.

 

What the Fark, no Wai and a 500 baht fine, she got off lighter than the Thai's do, IMO 🙂

 

[Snackbar]

Ridiculous overreaction, some nosey parker. 

[Polaky]

She did nothing wrong, and you guys want to condemn her, weird bunch , quick to point the finger without getting their facts right.

[sabai-dee-man]

12 hours ago, SingAPorn said:

Why on earth did this wacked polish female do such a stupid thing ? Drugs or to much booze ?

 

Hope she is deported and banned from the kingdom for 30 years as she is a threat to public peace.

 

She needs banging up, not deporting!

[petedk]

13 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

UPDATE
 

Thai VietJet Declines to Press Charges Against Polish Woman for Bomb Threat, Set to Return Home Tonight

 

Thai VietJet has announced during the evening of September 26, that it will not pursue legal action against a 34-year-old Polish woman who made a bomb threat while on board a flight from Da Nang, Vietnam, to Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok. The woman is scheduled to leave Thailand and return to Poland over night on September 26.

 

 

 

 

I thought airlines in general were very strict about bomb threats and evening saying the worde "bomb" out aloud could cause reactions from the staff.

 

This is a dangerous precedence - not punishing her. Imagine the chaos if people start making empty bomb threats.

[sabai-dee-man]

1 hour ago, renaissanc said:

I don't know what the circumstances were, but most probably common sense and compassion prevailed. I know many expats here will now scream and complain vociferously to the heavens that I referred to compassion. Still, compassion and unconditional love are perhaps the core values and qualities that are missing most in people, companies, and the world. What a difference they can make!

 

Oh, come now... there there... You only scared the s*!t out of 121 passengers and crew, inconvenienced them all for a couple of hours during a baggage search, invoked a security nightmare, and possibly put someone off ever flying again due to your pathetic hoax, but it's OK, everyone loves you and be on your merry way.

 

Yeah, whatever snowflake! You're part of the problem that enables these morons!

[Srikcir]

13 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Her statement was deemed a violation of aviation security regulations but without malicious intent. Thai VietJet has decided not to press charges

The legal authority is Thailand police, not Thai VietJet.

According to Thailand's law on offences committed against air navigation, anyone who knowingly communicates false information causing panic on an aircraft in flight is liable to imprisonment for up to 5 years or a fine of US$6,150 on conviction.

"Without malicious intent" does not negate that a crime was committed nor does it mitigate possible passenger panic (whether outward or inward). Only that the penalty under the law  can be mitigated.

As such I'd think the Thai police on its own initiative can and must charge the subject Polish woman. An out of court plea bargain stemming from the woman's admission to the crime can conclude for example a fine, deportation, etc.

What appears to me is that potentially Thai VietJet by giving the subject woman a "pass" was looking out for its own financial position. Ask yourself this: Will Thailand police accepting Thai VietJet's absolution of a possible Thailand federal crime deter future similar crimes?

 

[Purdey]

Double post? Really?

Edited 3 hours ago by Purdey
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[Purdey]

Maybe she spoke in Polish and was telling someone she is going to Thailand for some bom-bom. 

The accent is hard to understand sometimes.

[J Branche]

I know the seats are cramped on the airplane lady but that is taking it to far.

 

It is to late now but how about making her stand at an arriving gate and say "Sorry" to each and

every passenger as they depart the flight at a minimum.

[RethairedJarhead]

15 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

At approximately 14:45 the captain of the aircraft informed Suvarnabhumi ATC (air traffic control) about the bomb threat, which was reportedly made via a mobile phone.

First off the title of this post says the passenger made a midair bomb threat as if it were a fact… sorta duped into reading the piece. 
 

So it goes on to say the alleged threat was made via mobile phone. Would like to know how that was communicated to the air crew… perhaps an invasion of privacy by another passenger or perhaps poorly trained air crew. 
 

Who knows? Surely not the judges, jurors or executioners commenting on this post… extinguish your torches, return your stones to the road and set down your billy clubs… there is nothing to see here.
 

She would not have walked if an actual threat was confirmed.

… and there it is:

“Despite the gravity of the threat, which turned out to be false, “

 

 

Edited 3 hours ago by RethairedJarhead

[Thumbs]

Viet jet will not be prosecuting the woman? If the threat was enough to involve the authorities and activate emergency procedures and  possibly causing distress to all the passengers then action should most definitely have been taken if not by the airline then the respective air authorities. She made the threat and is immediately allowed on another aircraft. Id make her travel back by either road or sea as a lesson. Cant mess about with bomb word in this day and age

[Scouse123]

Or was there a mistake in translation?

 

I feel that if she had really made a terrorist threat, the airline would have felt obliged to pursue all necessary legal and court action.

[ignore it]

The Foreign Legion of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is reported to be actively recruiting her.

[PETERTHEEATER]

4 hours ago, renaissanc said:

We don't know what happened. Maybe she was drunk or was having an emotional argument with her spouse and said it by mistake or to annoy him, and what she said was overheard by a flight attendant.

According to the OP:

......the bomb threat, which was reportedly made via a mobile phone....... 

🙄

 

[Scottie12]

Looks a bit swarthy for a Pole.

[OJAS]

4 hours ago, 4MyEgo said:

 

What the Fark, no Wai and a 500 baht fine, she got off lighter than the Thai's do, IMO 🙂

 

 

Not to mention foreigners who commit the apparently far more serious crime of missing a 90-day report!

[Dan O]

17 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Picture of the passenger detained at Suvarnabhumi.

 

The incident unfolded on September 26, aboard VZ 961, a Thai Vietjet flight traveling from Da Nang to Suvarnabhumi International Airport, when a Polish woman, identified as Ms. Myrcik, allegedly threatened to bomb the plane mid-flight. The flight had 121 passengers and six crew members on board.

 

At approximately 14:45 the captain of the aircraft informed Suvarnabhumi ATC (air traffic control) about the bomb threat, which was reportedly made via a mobile phone. Authorities immediately activated emergency action plans and protocols to ensure the safety of the aircraft, airport, passengers and crew.

 

 

 

Upon receiving the threat, officials at Suvarnabhumi prepared for an emergency landing and directed the plane to Isolated Parking 1, a designated safe zone for such incidents. After landing in Bangkok, a tactical response team swiftly separated passengers, crew, and baggage for a thorough search. Ms. Myrcik was promptly detained and handed over to Suvarnabhumi police for questioning.

 

Despite the gravity of the threat, which turned out to be false,  airport officials praised the captain and ground crew for their composed and professional handling of the situation. The quick response ensured that there was no panic among the passengers, and operations at Suvarnabhumi Airport continued without disruption.

 

According to the Aviation Offenses Act, B.E. 2558 (2015), Section 22, anyone who knowingly makes a false statement or sends false information that causes or is likely to cause alarm to passengers aboard an aircraft in flight shall be subject to imprisonment for no more than 5 years, a fine of up to 200,000 baht (two hundred thousand baht), or both.

 

If the act causes danger to the safety of the aircraft while in flight, the offender shall be subject to imprisonment for 5 to 15 years or a fine ranging from 200,000 baht (two hundred thousand baht) to 600,000 baht (six hundred thousand baht), or both.

Thai VietJet Official Statement
 

Thai VietJet clarified the facts regarding a bomb threat on a flight, which turned out to be false.

 

The incident occurred on flight VZ961 from Da Nang to Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok. The crew received a report from a foreign passenger claiming there was an explosive device on board. The crew immediately followed safety procedures and contacted security personnel at the destination airport.

 

After the flight landed safely, the aircraft was moved to a designated secure area as specified by the airport for a thorough inspection of passengers and luggage. The passengers were then escorted to the terminal in an orderly manner. Relevant authorities also conducted a detailed safety check of the aircraft.

 

 

-- 2024-09-26

 

 

Unfortuneately headline doesnt match the story says it was a false complaint per the story 

[ThailandGuy]

Why?  what the hell is this person doing?  Is she insane? Bizar!

[roo860]

5 hours ago, 4MyEgo said:

 

What the Fark, no Wai and a 500 baht fine, she got off lighter than the Thai's do, IMO 🙂

 

Basket of fruit?

[Montnoveau]

5 hours ago, kiwikeith said:

If they aren't pressing charges, something was definitely messed up 

 

Yes, looks like a case of misunderstanding or miscommunication, which is too embarrassing for them.

[NativeBob]

3 minutes ago, Montnoveau said:

 

Yes, looks like a case of misunderstanding or miscommunication, which is too embarrassing for them.

Yes, very likely. Lost in translation, obviously. 

Asian but Polish woman said something in %what language% so vietnamese flight attendant took as the threat. Later when semi-sober Ambassador arrived he translated what did she mean "in fact really"

Embarrassing indeed!

 

PS: Polish citizenship is about 10K Euro through that UA hole.

[phetphet]

She got off lucky if she meant it. If she had done that at home, she would be facing a far harsher punishment.

Edited 1 minute ago by phetphet