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Are we really that bad?
Brits...are those the 70-year old guys I see planted on a bar stool all day with mohawk haircuts died orange, earrings, and unrecognizable tattoos adorning their sun ravaged skin? -
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Crime Sixteen Chinese Nationals Arrested at Patong Construction Site for Working Illegally
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 21 May 2025
Khon Kaen Airport: Airline Requests 30 Passengers to Give Up Seats Due to Rear Door Issue Picture courtesy of Khaosod. A domestic flight from Khon Kaen to Don Mueang was thrown into disarray on the 08:35 morning departure, when an airline unexpectedly requested 30 passengers to voluntarily forgo their seats due to an issue involving the aircraft’s rear door. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1361268-khon-kaen-airport-airline-requests-30-passengers-to-give-up-seats-due-to-rear-door-issue/ -
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Transport Khon Kaen Airport: Airline Requests 30 Passengers to Give Up Seats Due to Rear Door Issue
Picture courtesy of Khaosod. A domestic flight from Khon Kaen to Don Mueang was thrown into disarray on the 08:35 morning departure, when an airline unexpectedly requested 30 passengers to voluntarily forgo their seats due to an issue involving the aircraft’s rear door. The incident, which occurred at Khon Kaen International Airport, was captured on video by Ms. Wirattiya, one of the affected passengers. She and her colleagues were among dozens of travellers waiting at the departure gate when confusion erupted following a series of unexpected announcements from airline staff. Initially, passengers were informed of a minor delay without any further explanation. However, a second announcement caused alarm when it was revealed that the number of checked-in passengers exceeded the aircraft’s capacity. Finally, a third and more detailed announcement confirmed that 30 volunteers were being sought to give up their seats. In return, they were offered a full refund or rebooking on a later flight at 11.50, along with a 2,000-baht gift voucher. The airline did not initially clarify the cause of the discrepancy, sparking concern and speculation among those waiting to board. It was only after some passengers directly questioned staff that the real reason emerged: a mechanical issue with the rear exit door. The fault rendered the door unusable, meaning that in the event of an emergency, the safety of passengers could not be guaranteed. As a result, the airline decided to reduce the number of passengers on board for that flight. Speaking via video call, Ms. Wirattiya described the scene as confusing, saying, “At first, we thought the flight was overbooked. But it turned out the aircraft couldn’t safely accommodate everyone because the rear door wouldn’t open.” Despite the uncertainty, Ms. Wirattiya and her five travelling companions decided to proceed with the journey, as they had pre-arranged transportation awaiting them in Bangkok and prior commitments to keep. “We were nervous, of course, but we had no choice. We’d already hired a van to pick us up and had plans we couldn’t cancel,” she added. During the flight, which landed without incident, airline staff issued an onboard apology to passengers for the inconvenience and concern caused. Ms. Wirattiya reflected that while flight delays are not uncommon, this was the first time she had experienced a situation where passengers were asked to surrender their seats due to a safety-related equipment malfunction. The airline involved has not yet issued a formal public statement regarding the incident. However, the video shared online has since gone viral, drawing widespread attention to airline safety practices and crisis communication protocols at regional airports. Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-05-21.
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