Toyota car plants, Thai Airways cargo hit by Thailand floods
- Thai Airways officially paused all inbound and outbound cargo intake at Suvarnabhumi Airport on Wednesday, suspending operations for seven days through October 6, 2026, to resolve critical freight backlogs.
- Severe flooding across Thailand impacted 44 of 77 provinces, leaving 40 people dead and causing chaos at Suvarnabhumi Airport on Tuesday when half of personnel could not reach work.
- Bangkok received 320 mm of rain in three days late last week, nearly matching September's typical monthly total and prompting Toyota to suspend operations at three plants and Toyota Auto Works.
- Government Spokesperson Ekkapob Pianpises said authorities are draining floodwater into canals to normalize conditions within two or three days, while dedicated teams work around the clock organizing the cargo backlog.
- Management expects the temporary break will allow the airline to resume standard freight services soon as officials coordinate with suppliers to restore deliveries while monitoring weather conditions for safe staff commutes.
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Thai Airways halts Suvarnabhumi cargo intake for a week from Sept 30
BANGKOK: Thai Airways has announced a seven-day suspension of inbound and outbound cargo acceptance at its Suvarnabhumi Airport warehouse, running from September 30 to October 6, 2026, after flooding disrupted staffing and left a large backlog of goods.
Thai Airways Suspends Cargo Operations Over Severe Flooding
Last Updated on September 30, 2026 by Jeff Tomas BANGKOK – Thai Airways is officially pausing all inbound and outbound cargo intake at its Suvarnabhumi Airport warehouse. This sudden halt applies directly to the airline’s primary freight handling facility located in Bangkok. The major carrier made this difficult choice to handle a rapidly growing crisis […] <p>The post Thai Airways Suspends Cargo Operations Over Severe Flooding first appeared on…
Military aid prompts Thai Airways u-turn on cargo booking embargo
Thai Airways has landed something of a reprieve from an embargo on cargo services, after concerns over the country’s export sector prompted last-minute government intervention to tackle major labour and equipment shortages provoked by widespread flooding late last week. Having, on Tuesday, announced a six-day suspension on all cargo bookings from today, which it put down to equipment and personnel shortages, the flag-carrier last night issued a …
Business leaders pile pressure on Thai Airways over vital air cargo artery for the kingdom’s exports to the world
Suvarnabhumi turmoil spreads from baggage halls to Thailand’s export lifeline as Thai Airways battles 8,000 stranded bags and cancelled flights. Chamber demands an overhaul, Phiphat… Read More › The post Business leaders pile pressure on Thai Airways over vital air cargo artery for the kingdom’s exports to the world appeared first on Thai Examiner.
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