Heavy rain and flooding across Bangkok disrupt road access and flight schedules, with Thai Airways flight TG-341 to Karachi reportedly delayed for hours.
BANGKOK, THAILAND — WEB DESK: Heavy rainfall and widespread flooding in Bangkok have disrupted travel to the Thai capital’s major airports and contributed to flight delays, including a Thai Airways service bound for Karachi, as authorities urged passengers to allow additional travel time.
Thailand’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAAT) said persistent heavy rain had caused flooding in several areas of Bangkok and surrounding provinces, affecting traffic and access to both Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports. Weather conditions could also cause flight delays or schedule adjustments, the authority warned.
Despite the severe weather, Suvarnabhumi Airport and Don Mueang International Airport remain open and operational. Thailand’s Tourism Authority said both airports were continuing operations, although passengers were advised to leave earlier than usual because road journeys could take longer.
At Don Mueang, heavy rain caused water to enter part of the southern taxiway. Airport authorities said the affected section was being avoided while crews pumped out water, but aircraft were still able to take off and land.
The disruption has also affected passengers travelling between Thailand and Pakistan. Express News reported on September 28 that Thai Airways flight TG-341 from Bangkok to Karachi had suffered an approximately eight-hour delay and had not departed Bangkok at the time of its report. The delay also affected the corresponding TG-342 service scheduled to depart Karachi for Bangkok.
According to the report, some passengers affected by the disruption also missed onward connecting flights to Malaysia.
Thai aviation authorities have advised travellers to check flight status directly with their airlines before heading to airports. Passengers should also avoid heavily flooded routes and consider rail transport where available.
For Suvarnabhumi, official Thai government guidance says flights are continuing and recommends avoiding the heavily waterlogged Lat Krabang route. International passengers have been advised to allow at least three hours for their journey arrangements, while domestic passengers should allow at least two hours.
