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A 41-year-old Russian man caused serious disruption aboard a commercial flight from Vietnam to Bangkok before being refused entry into Thailand and deported to the country of departure. The incident led to heightened concern among passengers and prompted immigration authorities to take immediate action upon the aircraft’s arrival.

According to reports on 31 January 2026, the disturbance occurred on a Thai AirAsia flight operating the Nha Trang–Bangkok route. Fellow passengers stated that the man behaved erratically, repeatedly running in and out of the aircraft lavatory, arguing with cabin crew, and demanding that the plane’s door be opened during the flight. He was also reported to have shouted profanities in Russian and appeared intoxicated.

The flight, identified as FD647, departed Vietnam for Bangkok on 29 January 2026. Witnesses said the man’s behaviour escalated after he spoke with another passenger, after which he removed his clothes and continued shouting, telling others not to touch him. Cabin crew intervened to control the situation and ensure the safety of those on board.

Upon arrival at Don Mueang International Airport, the Airports of Thailand and immigration police conducted checks and confirmed the individual was a Russian national aged 41. During immigration processing, officers found that he was heavily intoxicated, incoherent and unable to explain the purpose of his visit or where he intended to stay.

Authorities further determined that he did not possess sufficient means of support as required by Thai law. As a result, immigration officials invoked Section 12 (2) and Section 12 (9) of the Immigration Act B.E. 2522 (1979), which prohibit entry for foreign nationals lacking adequate financial resources or legal guarantees.

The man was formally denied entry into Thailand and placed in immigration custody. Officials arranged for his immediate removal from the country, and he was deported on Thai AirAsia flight FD646 back to the country of origin at 07:55 on 31 January 2026.

Khoasod reported the case underscores strict enforcement of immigration regulations and airline safety protocols, particularly in incidents involving passenger misconduct. It also highlights coordination between airline staff, airport authorities and immigration police in managing disruptive behaviour and protecting public safety.

Key Takeaways

• A Russian passenger caused a serious disturbance on a Vietnam–Bangkok flight and was restrained by authorities.

• Immigration officials denied him entry due to intoxication and lack of sufficient financial means.

• He was deported on 31 January 2026 under the Thai Immigration Act B.E. 2522.

  

Adapted by ASEAN Now from Khaosod 2026-02-01

 

 

36 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

he was deported on Thai AirAsia flight FD646 back to the country of origin at 07:55 on 31 January 2026.

One would expect the Vietnamese will send him back to Russia - quality cannon fodder.

It would certainly be nice if everyone with mental disorders would go berserk and get screened on flights before arriving here and then send them back to wherever.

Seems these type stories get published a lot these days. Need to make air travel much more expensive. End the era of flying busses. Make people wear decent clothes, keep their hands and feet to themselves and within the confines of their seat, ban foul smelling people, and make air travel the luxury it used to be.

I wonder if Thai AirAsia flight FD646 went smoothly. Not only was he being deported, but this Russian "bare" would probably also have had a sore head!

Looks to me like he is preparing for a swim in his swimsuit.

But, where is the beach?

He is being sent back to Nha Trang.

Cam Ranh Bay has beautiful beaches.

I was there in 1971,

Beautiful.

Very few tourists at the time.

AND....NO RUSSIANS, back then.

No mention of any luggage.

Possibly a Thailand to Vietnam visa runner returning, or more likely a Vietnam to Thailand visa runner. If the latter, no problem for him. He's back on the next flight and another 45 days in Vietnam, which was probably his initial plan anyway. 🙂

Check in staff and / or gate staff shouldn't have allowed him to board if so heavily intoxicated.

4 minutes ago, KhunHeineken said:

No mention of any luggage.

Possibly a Thailand to Vietnam visa runner returning, or more likely a Vietnam to Thailand visa runner. If the latter, no problem for him. He's back on the next flight and another 45 days in Vietnam, which was probably his initial plan anyway. 🙂

Check in staff and / or gate staff shouldn't have allowed him to board if so heavily intoxicated.

Maybe they were passing the buck. They probaly thought that with the trash getting in Thailand after Covid, Thailand deserved him.

I was going to post that. Why was he allowed to board in the first place at the Airport ??

5 minutes ago, BarraMarra said:

I was going to post that. Why was he allowed to board in the first place at the Airport ??

All I can think of is he threw a bottle of vodka down on the way to the airport to make his visa run for "happy" and knowing he couldn't get the liquid passed security, and approached the check in counter fine at the time, then the alcohol hit him at the gate and into the flight.

1 hour ago, KhunHeineken said:

He's back on the next flight and another 45 days in Vietnam, which was probably his initial plan anyway

Doubtful, since he won't have a Thailand entry stamp.

7 minutes ago, stevenl said:

Doubtful, since he won't have a Thailand entry stamp.

Do you think Vietnam immigration will look through pages and pages of a passport looking for a Thailand entry / exit stamp if he hands over his passport and boarding pass? They might, but then again, they probably will not.

5 hours ago, novacova said:

It would certainly be nice if everyone with mental disorders would go berserk and get screened on flights before arriving here and then send them back to wherever.

You could look at folks Social Media too to see how they behave

5 hours ago, John Drake said:

Seems these type stories get published a lot these days. Need to make air travel much more expensive. End the era of flying busses. Make people wear decent clothes, keep their hands and feet to themselves and within the confines of their seat, ban foul smelling people, and make air travel the luxury it used to be.

I hope you are joking.

There are a lot of rich obnoxious people about who will be unaffected by your plans to limit the life chances of the normal people.

5 hours ago, John Drake said:

Seems these type stories get published a lot these days. Need to make air travel much more expensive. End the era of flying busses. Make people wear decent clothes, keep their hands and feet to themselves and within the confines of their seat, ban foul smelling people, and make air travel the luxury it used to be.

I prefer business or first-class cabins these days for this reason, and I never fly ultra-cheap carriers.

They should have done as he said. Open the airplane door mid-flight and let him leave. :)

2 hours ago, KhunHeineken said:

Do you think Vietnam immigration will look through pages and pages of a passport looking for a Thailand entry / exit stamp if he hands over his passport and boarding pass? They might, but then again, they probably will not.

Vietnam immigration scans the passport first, just like they do here in Thailand, so his recent departure will be easily seen without having to "look through pages and pages".

Moot point anyway.He will probably be met and escorted through Vietnam immigration on arrival, and detained until they decide where to export him to next.

Congrats, Thailand. If that were a UK-bound flight, he’d be put up in a 5 star hotel and given cash. Sad that people have mental heath issues, but most don’t go around causing grief for others. Good chance he’ll be shipped back home and sent to the front line. What a donkey.

The "Insufficient means of support" (you're supposed to have ฿20 000.- cash on arrival) is a handy means of getting rid of all sorts of undesirables. Not all, but it does get used for that.

15 hours ago, John Drake said:

Seems these type stories get published a lot these days. Need to make air travel much more expensive. End the era of flying busses. Make people wear decent clothes, keep their hands and feet to themselves and within the confines of their seat, ban foul smelling people, and make air travel the luxury it used to be.

Those with more money aren't necessarily better people. In fact, many are the lowest forms of human garbage we have.

As long as they wear decent clothes, and don't remove them, they're welcome anywhere. If you've ever been on a trans ocean flight lasting 10 hours or more, and that wasn't your only flight, as some travel takes over a day, you'll know people aren't going to smell their best, even if they took a shower and used cologne right before their flight.

It's not for the rich but everyone, as everyone is the same as far as worth. Some aren't good people. Those that aren't are those that think they're better than others because they have more money.

Of course keeping your hands to yourself is a given, both on airplanes and in life itself.

9 hours ago, Fact said:

I prefer business or first-class cabins these days for this reason, and I never fly ultra-cheap carriers.

That leaves out the fact that many of those that are well of are the lowest forms of life on earth, as history has proven.

18 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

He was also reported to have .... appeared intoxicated

An intoxicated Russian? Who ever heard of such a thing? 🤣🤣🤣

18 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

The man was formally denied entry into Thailand and placed in immigration custody

Good, well done!

16 hours ago, John Drake said:

Seems these type stories get published a lot these days. Need to make air travel much more expensive. End the era of flying busses. Make people wear decent clothes, keep their hands and feet to themselves and within the confines of their seat, ban foul smelling people, and make air travel the luxury it used to be.

The Elites have been crafting a variation of that for some time.

The best way is to continually seed stories like these in the media, of unhinged passengers (crisis actors?) airspace mishaps, Boeing's and others' manufacturing problems, etc.

You will need plenty of Social Credits to even qualify for the privilege of flying.

The wicked Elites want your feet nailed to the floor in your country of origin - end of.

💯0% in

17 hours ago, novacova said:

It would certainly be nice if everyone with mental disorders would go berserk and get screened on flights before arriving here and then send them back to wherever.

Yes, unfortunately, too many mentally unstable and mentally ill people are allowed to enter Thailand so easily! The screening is necessary before they get an entry visa. Visa free scheme should be abolished and discarded.

16 hours ago, John Drake said:

Seems these type stories get published a lot these days. Need to make air travel much more expensive. End the era of flying busses. Make people wear decent clothes, keep their hands and feet to themselves and within the confines of their seat, ban foul smelling people, and make air travel the luxury it used to be.

Yes, the problem it will never happen.

Flying stopped being glamorous and exclusive → became cheap, crowded, and stressful → people dressed and acted accordingly. The "golden age" was real but only for the elite; today's mass-market flying reflects that change.

25 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

Good, well done!

Absolutely, question is why was he allowed to board the flight originally if he was so drunk?

2 hours ago, daveAustin said:

If that were a UK-bound flight, he’d be put up in a 5 star hotel and given cash.

But it wasn't and no, he wouldn't.

Now, try and compose yourself.

20 minutes ago, Hakuna Matata said:

Only American soldiers with Vietnamese prostitutes?

OMG! You were there?!

15 hours ago, KhunHeineken said:

No mention of any luggage.

Possibly a Thailand to Vietnam visa runner returning, or more likely a Vietnam to Thailand visa runner. If the latter, no problem for him. He's back on the next flight and another 45 days in Vietnam, which was probably his initial plan anyway. 🙂

Check in staff and / or gate staff shouldn't have allowed him to board if so heavily intoxicated.

Yes, can you imagine sitting next to this guy?

Section 9 does not get used very often. (Section 2 is the catch-all Immigration always use.)