Supajee addresses cargo disruption and export impact measures

Matichon•Economy•23d ago

Reader Briefing

Deputy Prime Minister Supajee Suthamphan has directed the Ministry of Commerce and the Department of International Trade Promotion to mitigate the impact of air cargo disruptions at Suvarnabhumi Airport.

•Thai Airways cargo warehouse at Suvarnabhumi Airport temporarily suspended inbound, outbound, and transshipment services.
•The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) identified impacts on delivery, logistics costs, supply chain continuity, and national credibility.
•Air exports accounted for 2.42 trillion baht in the first 7 months of 2026, representing 33% of total national exports.
•DITP implemented five urgent measures to support exporters, including coordinating with overseas trade offices to negotiate with partners.

Overview

•The Thai Airways cargo warehouse at Suvarnabhumi Airport temporarily suspended receiving THAI Cargo inbound, outbound, and transshipment goods.
•Supajee Suthamphan stated that the impact over the past 6 days is short-term, but expressed concern regarding the confidence of trading partners, especially for electronic parts.
•Air exports from January to July 2026 were valued at approximately 2.42 trillion baht, an increase of 36.7%, comprising 33% of Thailand's total exports of 7.34 trillion baht.
•The suspension caused some airlines to delay or stop accepting exports, affecting perishable agricultural goods, fresh food, and electronics.
•The Thai Shipping Agents Association indicated the problem occurred amid existing congestion at Suvarnabhumi warehouses and stricter inspection processes.
•DITP is coordinating with the Thai Air Freight Forwarders Association (TAFA), logistics providers, and 58 overseas trade offices in 43 economic zones to support affected exporters.
•DITP recommends exporters use alternative warehouses such as Bangkok Flight Services (BFS) or alternative airlines from the Middle East, Asia, and Europe.
•DITP suggests adjusting routes to sea or land transport for non-perishable goods.

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Key Quotes

Supajee Suthamphan

"What is more concerning than the direct impact on export value is the impact on the confidence of trading partners and entrepreneurs."

สิ่งที่น่ากังวลมากกว่าผลกระทบด้านมูลค่าการส่งออกโดยตรง คือ ผลกระทบต่อความเชื่อมั่นของคู่ค้าและผู้ประกอบการ

Key Entities

Person

Supajee Suthamphan(ศุภจี สุธรรมพันธุ์)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce.

Organization

Ministry of Commerce(กระทรวงพาณิชย์)ℹ️

The ministry responsible for assessing export impacts and managing the DITP.

Department of International Trade Promotion(กรมส่งเสริมการค้าระหว่างประเทศ)

The agency (DITP) tasked with coordinating support for exporters and monitoring cargo situations.

Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand(สำนักงานการบินพลเรือนแห่งประเทศไทย)ℹ️

An agency (CAAT) coordinating with the Ministry of Commerce to assess the air transport situation.

Customs Department(กรมศุลกากร)

An agency involved in the continuous operation of cargo transport and exports.

Thai Airways(สายการบินไทย)ℹ️

An airline whose cargo warehouse at Suvarnabhumi Airport suspended services.

Department of Foreign Trade(กรมการค้าต่างประเทศ)

An agency working together to ensure continuous cargo transport and exports.

Ministry of Transport(กระทรวงคมนาคม)ℹ️

The ministry overseeing overall airport management.

Thai Shipping Agents Association(สภาผู้ส่งสินค้าทางเรือแห่งประเทศไทย)

An organization that identified warehouse congestion and inspection issues at Suvarnabhumi.

Thai Air Freight Forwarders Association(สมาคมตัวแทนขนส่งสินค้าทางอากาศไทย)

An association (TAFA) coordinating with DITP to gather data on affected exporters.

Bangkok Flight Services

A cargo warehouse provider (BFS) suggested as an alternative for exporters.

Place

Suvarnabhumi Airport(ท่าอากาศยานสุวรรณภูมิ)ℹ️

The location of the Thai Airways cargo warehouse experiencing disruptions.