Thai Airways plans 105 flights on October 2 as staff return

Thai Airways International chief executive Chai Eamsiri said about 90% of the airline’s passenger ground-service staff had returned to work and expressed confidence that normal flight operations would resume within seven days. The airline has announced further schedule changes for October 1–3, 2026. 

Chai put the proportion of ramp and aircraft-service staff back at work at about 80%, although accumulated baggage and other outstanding work remained. Even with staffing back at 100%, Thai Airways would still need to clear that workload, he added.

Thai Airways plans 105 flights on October 2

Thai Airways plans to operate 105 flights on October 2 as it gradually restores services following temporary capacity reductions, Chai said. The flight cuts are intended to allow staff to clear delayed baggage and other outstanding work as quickly as possible. 

“Thai Airways normally operates 115 flights a day. When the problems began, we cut 28 flights. On October 1, we will cut another 15 flights, and on October 2 we will return to 105 flights. Based on our current assessment, we will get back to normal flights within seven days. I believe that is achievable,” Chai said.

Thai Airways prioritises passengers affected on September 26–28

Thai Airways is prioritising passengers affected between September 26 and 28 and will accelerate the delivery of all delayed baggage, Chai said. 

Chai thanked Airports of Thailand for providing space and helping organise operations. He apologised to passengers and the Thai public, adding that Thai Airways welcomed suggestions and would act on them to improve its services. nationthailand

Thai Airways revises flights scheduled for October 1–3

Thai Airways announced further timetable adjustments on Thursday, October 1, affecting services to Singapore, Penang, Taipei, Hong Kong, Osaka and Copenhagen.

All times below are local. Arrivals are on the departure date unless stated otherwise.

Flights originally scheduled for October 1

• TG401 Bangkok–Singapore: Rescheduled as TG401D on October 2, departing at 3.30am and arriving at 6.50am.
• TG425 Bangkok–Penang: Rescheduled to October 2, departing at 4.05am and arriving at 6.55am.
• TG636 Bangkok–Taipei: Rescheduled to October 2, departing at 1.50am and arriving at 6.45am.
• TG602 Bangkok–Hong Kong: Rescheduled to October 2, departing at 2.50am and arriving at 6.40am.
• TG672 Bangkok–Osaka: Revised departure at 9.10am on October 1, arriving at 4.40pm.
• TG673 Osaka–Bangkok: Revised departure at 6.10pm on October 1, arriving at 10pm.

Flights originally scheduled for October 2

• TG401 Bangkok–Singapore: Rescheduled as TG401D on October 3, departing at 3.30am and arriving at 6.50am.
• TG425 Bangkok–Penang: Rescheduled to October 3, departing at 4.05am and arriving at 6.55am.
• TG636 Bangkok–Taipei: Rescheduled to October 3, departing at 1.50am and arriving at 6.45am.
• TG602 Bangkok–Hong Kong: Rescheduled to October 3, departing at 2.50am and arriving at 6.40am.

Flight scheduled for October 3

• TG950 Bangkok–Copenhagen: Revised departure at 6am on October 3, arriving at 12.50pm.

Bangkok–Seoul services scheduled to resume on October 2–3

Thai Airways also announced the resumption of services between Bangkok and Seoul, with the outbound flight departing on October 2 and the return service operating on October 3.

• TG656 Bangkok–Seoul: Departs at 11.30pm on October 2 and arrives at 6.55am on October 3.
• TG657 Seoul–Bangkok: Departs at 10.20am on October 3 and arrives at 2.10pm the same day.