AI is being used to resurrect the voices of dead pilots
People used AI on a spectrogram image of cockpit recordings to reconstruct them, forcing the NTSB to temporarily block access to its docket system.
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Etihad Airways Flight Lands Safely After Hitting Turbulence Near Phuket
PHUKET – An Etihad Airways flight from Abu Dhabi to Phuket encountered an air pocket near its destination on Wednesday but landed safely without injuries, the Bangkok Post reported. The incident occurred aboard flight EY416, an Airbus A321 carrying 160 passengers. Turbulence that hit flight from London to Singapore is extreme and impossible to predict […]
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Russian Man Causes Chaos on Flight, Denied Entry to Thailand
BANGKOK – A Russian passenger was denied entry to Thailand after causing significant disruption on a flight from Vietnam, behaving erratically, stripping off his clothing, and attempting to force open an aircraft door mid-flight. British Airways Upgrades Passenger Who Tackled Drunk Russian on Flight to Bangkok The incident occurred on January 29, 2026, aboard Thai […]
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Thai PM Anutin Orders Evacuation Flights for Thais in Mideast
BANGKOK – Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered an urgent, round-the-clock operation to evacuate Thai nationals from the war-torn Middle East, with priority given to bringing Thais home from Iran amid fears the conflict could widen. US and Israel Launch Massive Strikes Against Iran, Trump Vows to Destroy Missile Program Mr. Anutin, who also serves […]
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Passengers to/from Thailand Urged to Check Flights as Middle East Airspace Closed
As of March 1, 2026, several Middle Eastern countries have closed or restricted their airspace due to escalating military tensions between Israel and Iran. This has led to widespread flight cancellations and rerouting for international routes between Europe, Asia, and Thailand. Thai PM Anutin Orders Evacuation Flights for Thais in Mideast Current Airspace Status Fully […]
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Phuket-Middle East Flights Cancelled as Regional Conflict Escalates
PHUKET — A total of 22 flights between Phuket and several Middle Eastern cities have been cancelled since yesterday, following the launch of US and Israeli attacks on Iran and subsequent Iranian retaliation against American military targets in Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Bahrain. Passengers to/from Thailand Urged to Check Flights as Middle […]
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AOT Confirms Airports Operating Normally as 134 Flights Affected by Middle East Unrest
BANGKOK — Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT) reported that 134 flights were affected by escalating tensions in the Middle East between February 28 and March 1, 2026, though all six major airports under AOT management remain fully operational with no stranded passengers stranded at any facility. Phuket-Middle East Flights Cancelled as Regional Conflict […]
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Brace for Tighter Screening: Thai Airports Ramp Up Security
BANGKOK — Stricter checks of passengers’ belongings have been implemented at all Thai airports in compliance with safety standards and requirements imposed by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), prompting authorities to issue an advisory urging travelers to prepare accordingly. AOT Confirms Airports Operating Normally as 134 Flights Affected by Middle East Unrest The Civil […]
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Chinese Man Arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport for Stealing 65,000 Baht on a Flight
BANGKOK — A Chinese man has been apprehended after emerging from an aircraft at Suvarnabhumi Airport for allegedly stealing money from his compatriots during a flight from Vientiane to Bangkok, the Bangkok Post reported. Chinese Duo Arrested for Mid-Flight Theft on Macau-Bangkok Route Zheng Xiaobo, 57, was arrested on Monday at the capital’s main international […]
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Thai Airways to Cut Multiple Domestic and International Flights in May as Fuel Costs Bite
BANGKOK — Thai Airways International Plc has notified ticket agents that it will significantly reduce flight frequencies in May 2026 across domestic routes and services to Asia and Europe, citing sharply higher fuel costs and softer passenger demand during the traditional low-season travel period. Rising Fuel Costs in Thailand Threaten to Push Grocery Prices Higher […]
