Thai Airways Cancels 46 Routes Across Asia and Europe in May

Thai Airways International has announced a significant reduction in flight services, impacting a total of 46 routes across Asia and Europe throughout May 2026. The airline cites increased oil costs and decreased passenger demand during the low tourism season as primary reasons for these adjustments. To assist affected travelers, Thai Airways has prepared alternative arrangements through agents.

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Domestic routes experiencing cancellations include flights from Bangkok to Udon Thani, Ubon Ratchathani, and Khon Kaen, running from May 1 to May 31, 2026. On the international front, affected routes from Bangkok cover destinations such as Hyderabad, New Delhi, Mumbai, Singapore, and several other cities in Asia. Flights to European locations such as Istanbul, Frankfurt, Munich, and Copenhagen will also see reductions, particularly on select days.

Industry experts suggest that airlines often adjust schedules to manage economic challenges and fluctuating demand. The postponement of the launch of Thai Airways' new route to Changsha, China, from May to June 2026, reflects a cautious approach in expanding services amidst uncertain conditions.

Looking to the future, Thai Airways plans to closely monitor market dynamics to determine whether these flights can be reinstated. Evaluations of passenger demand and fuel costs will influence their operational strategies. Affected passengers are advised to stay informed through the airline or their travel agents for updates and options.

Complete List of Cancellations:

Domestic Routes:

• TG002 Bangkok–Udon Thani: May 1-31, 2026

• TG003 Udon Thani–Bangkok: May 1-31, 2026

• TG020 Bangkok–Ubon Ratchathani: Every Tuesday and Thursday, May 5-28, 2026

• TG021 Ubon Ratchathani–Bangkok: Every Tuesday and Thursday, May 5-28, 2026

• TG040 Bangkok–Khon Kaen: May 1-31, 2026

• TG041 Khon Kaen–Bangkok: May 1-31, 2026

International Routes:

• TG329 Bangkok–Hyderabad: Every Monday and Wednesday, May 4-27, 2026

• TG330 Hyderabad–Bangkok: Every Tuesday and Thursday, May 5-28, 2026

• TG335 Bangkok–New Delhi: Every Friday, May 1-29, 2026

• TG336 New Delhi–Bangkok: Every Saturday, May 2-30, 2026

• TG351 Bangkok–Mumbai: May 1-31, 2026

• TG352 Mumbai–Bangkok: May 2 to June 1, 2026

• TG407 Bangkok–Singapore: May 2-31, 2026

• TG408 Singapore–Bangkok: May 2-31, 2026

• TG586 Bangkok–Techo (Phnom Penh): Every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, May 2-30, 2026

• TG587 Techo (Phnom Penh)–Bangkok: Every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, May 2-30, 2026

• TG602 Bangkok–Hong Kong: May 6-9, 2026

• TG603 Hong Kong–Bangkok: May 7-10, 2026

• TG628 Bangkok–Hong Kong: May 9-31, 2026

• TG629 Hong Kong–Bangkok: May 9-31, 2026

• TG630 Bangkok–Kaohsiung: May 8-31, 2026

• TG631 Kaohsiung–Bangkok: May 8-31, 2026

• TG636 Bangkok–Taipei: May 6-31, 2026

• TG637 Taipei–Bangkok: May 7 to June 1, 2026

• TG640 Bangkok–Narita: May 11-18 and May 30-31, 2026

• TG641 Narita–Bangkok: May 12-19 and May 31, 2026 to June 1, 2026

• TG656 Bangkok–Incheon: May 8-31, 2026

• TG657 Incheon–Bangkok: May 9 to June 1, 2026

• TG662 Bangkok–Shanghai Pudong: May 11-29 and May 31, 2026

• TG663 Shanghai Pudong–Bangkok: May 11-29 and May 31, 2026

• TG674 Bangkok–Beijing: May 7-28 and May 30-31, 2026

• TG675 Beijing–Bangkok: May 8-29 and May 31, 2026 to June 1, 2026

• TG694 Bangkok–Changsha: May 10-31, 2026

• TG695 Changsha–Bangkok: May 10-31, 2026

• TG900 Bangkok–Istanbul: Every Monday and Wednesday, May 11-27, 2026

• TG901 Istanbul–Bangkok: Every Tuesday and Thursday, May 12-28, 2026

• TG922 Bangkok–Frankfurt: Every Monday and Wednesday, May 18-27, 2026

• TG923 Frankfurt–Bangkok: Every Monday and Wednesday, May 18-27, 2026

• TG924 Bangkok–Munich: Every Tuesday and Thursday, May 19-28, 2026

• TG925 Munich–Bangkok: Every Tuesday and Thursday, May 19-28, 2026

• TG950 Bangkok–Copenhagen: Every Monday and Wednesday, May 18-27, 2026

• TG951 Copenhagen–Bangkok: Every Monday and Wednesday, May 18-27, 2026

• TG954 Bangkok–Oslo: Every Tuesday and Thursday, May 19-28, 2026

• TG955 Oslo–Bangkok: Every Tuesday and Thursday, May 19-28, 2026

• TG960 Bangkok–Stockholm: Every Monday and Wednesday, May 18-27, 2026

• TG961 Stockholm–Bangkok: Every Monday and Wednesday, May 18-27, 2026

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