A Thai Airways (THAI) flight, TG408, en route from Singapore to Suvarnabhumi Airport, made an emergency landing on February 18 after a passenger stopped breathing mid-flight. The incident occurred over the Gulf of Thailand, prompting the flight crew to issue an emergency signal. A doctor on board performed CPR, successfully resuscitating the passenger. The aircraft, carrying 155 passengers, landed safely at Suvarnabhumi Airport, where medical personnel were ready to assist.
The emergency, labeled TG408/18FEB 77B/TKR SINBKK Declare Medical Emergency Landing, was triggered while the flight was en route from Singapore, which had departed at 11:35 am local time. The flight was originally scheduled to arrive in Bangkok at 1:35 pm but landed slightly later at 1:40 pm.
Captain Faisal provided further details on his social media, explaining that in cases where the aircraft exceeds its landing weight limit, pilots follow an overweight landing procedure to ensure passenger safety. He also noted that the aircraft avoided using runway 01 or the southern approach due to other ongoing flights and wind conditions.
In a separate incident, Thai Airways flight TG401 from Bangkok to Singapore made an unexpected return to Suvarnabhumi Airport on February 16 after a crack was found in the cockpit window. The pilot noticed the crack shortly after takeoff and, as a safety precaution, decided to return. Thai Airways quickly arranged for another aircraft, ensuring that passengers were safely flown to Singapore. The airline reassured passengers that there was no risk posed by the crack, emphasizing that the decision was made solely out of caution.
