Siripong orders penalty for Suvarnabhumi staff discriminating Chinese

Thairath•Politics•21d ago

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Deputy Minister of Transport Siripong Angkasakulkiat orders legal action against Suvarnabhumi Airport security staff for inappropriate behavior toward Chinese tourists.

•Siripong Angkasakulkiat announced legal action against Suvarnabhumi Airport security staff on August 5, 2026.
•Over 20 Chinese tourists were denied boarding at Suvarnabhumi Airport.
•Security staff displayed discriminatory and violent behavior that violated standards.
•Airports of Thailand (AOT) will take the matter to the fullest extent.

Overview

•On August 5, 2026, Siripong Angkasakulkiat addressed the incident at Suvarnabhumi Airport.
•More than 20 Chinese tourists were denied boarding at Suvarnabhumi Airport.
•Images emerged of Thai airport officials displaying racial discrimination toward the tourists.
•Siripong Angkasakulkiat stated that the actions of the security staff were inappropriate, violent, and below acceptable standards.
•Siripong Angkasakulkiat ordered that the perpetrators be dealt with to the fullest extent.
•Airports of Thailand (AOT) will proceed with the legal actions against the staff.
•Siripong Angkasakulkiat apologized to the passengers and the Thai people.

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Key Entities

Person

Siripong Angkasakulkiat(สิริพงศ์ อังคสกุลเกียรติ)

Deputy Minister of Transport who ordered legal action against airport staff.

Place

Suvarnabhumi Airport(สนามบินสุวรรณภูมิ)ℹ️

The location where the incident involving Chinese tourists and security staff occurred.

Organization

Airports of Thailand(การท่าอากาศยานแห่งประเทศไทย)ℹ️

The organization referred to as AOT that will take action against the staff.

AOT(ทอท.)

Abbreviation for Airports of Thailand.