Thailand Travel Status

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Travel to most of Thailand continues normally. Thai Airways has restored its full scheduled flight operation from 3 October following the recent Bangkok flooding and ground-handling disruption. Travellers should still be aware of recent entry changes, continuing restrictions along the Thailand–Cambodia land border and regional travel warnings.

Thai Airways full schedule restored

Thai Airways has restored its full scheduled flight operation from 3 October 2026. The airline temporarily reduced flights while recovering from the operational and ground-handling problems that followed severe flooding in Bangkok.

Recent flight disruption has eased

Thai Airways reduced 15 flights on 1 October and nine flights on 2 October while matching its schedule to available operational capacity. Those temporary reductions have now ended according to the airline’s latest operational announcement.

Bangkok airports remain open

Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports are operating. The recent problems should not be confused with airport closures: both airports remained open during the disruption.

Thailand Digital Arrival Card

Non-Thai nationals entering Thailand are required to complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) before arrival. It can be submitted within three days before arriving in Thailand.

Visa-exempt entry changed

Thailand introduced changes to visa-exempt tourism on 15 September 2026. Because eligibility depends on nationality, travellers should check the rules that apply to their passport before travelling.

Thailand–Cambodia border

Land crossings between Thailand and Cambodia remain suspended. Travellers planning an overland journey between the two countries should not assume that normal border crossings are available.

Regional travel warnings

Some governments currently advise against travel to particular areas close to the Cambodian border and parts of Thailand’s far south. These are regional warnings rather than warnings against travel to Thailand as a whole.

3 October 2026 — Thai Airways restores full scheduled operations

Thai Airways has restored its full scheduled flight operation, ending the temporary flight reductions introduced while the airline recovered from the recent Bangkok flooding and associated ground-handling disruption.

1–2 October 2026 — Temporary flight reductions

Thai Airways reduced 15 flights on 1 October and nine flights on 2 October while recovering operational capacity. The airline says full scheduled operations resume from 3 October.

29 September 2026 — Major Thai Airways disruption

Thai Airways substantially reduced its Bangkok operation following severe ground-handling and baggage problems at Suvarnabhumi Airport. This specific flight disruption has now been resolved.

27–29 September 2026 — Bangkok flooding affected travel

Severe flooding affected roads and airport access and contributed to operational and ground-handling problems. Special measures were introduced in Bangkok and surrounding provinces to reduce travel during the disruption.

15 September 2026 — Entry changes

Changes to Thailand’s visa-exempt entry rules took effect.

Thailand–Cambodia border

Land crossings remain suspended following tensions and fighting along parts of the border.

Check your individual flight with your airline before travelling to the airport, even though the recent Thai Airways operational disruption has ended.

If travelling through Bangkok, check current local transport and weather conditions before beginning your journey to Suvarnabhumi or Don Mueang.

Complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card within the permitted period before arrival.

Check the visa or visa-exemption rules that apply to your passport before travelling.

If planning an overland journey involving Cambodia, check the latest border situation before departure because Thailand–Cambodia land crossings remain suspended.

Travel Status is designed to highlight significant changes that could affect a trip. It is not a replacement for official immigration, airline or government advice.