Suvarnabhumi baggage backlog reaches 10,000 pieces, THAI slows cargo

What has changed?

The backlog at Suvarnabhumi is bigger than first reported. Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn put it at about 10,000 pieces, for luggage that arrived on 26, 27 and 28 September, and said it should be cleared in three to four days at up to 2,000 pieces a day, the Bangkok Post reports.

Thai Airways had announced it would suspend inbound, outbound and transit cargo acceptance at its cargo terminal from 1 to 6 October 2026. The minister now says acceptance will most likely be slowed down instead. Extra ground staff were added, including 100 soldiers on 30 September.

Who is affected?

Only bags that arrived on those three days were affected; other baggage was handled normally on 29 and 30 September, the minister said. Domestic passengers and Thai nationals can collect their bags or have them delivered free by Thailand Post. Thai Airways says it has set up a war room to speed up sorting, uses the contact details on record to reach passengers, and is ready to compensate fully for lost bags and to cover expenses caused by delays or flight changes. Check that your travel insurance covers delayed baggage.

Are flights still cancelled?

Yes. The 37 Thai Airways cancellations for 29 September, 30 September and 1 October 2026 stand, and many other flights were delayed. Since flooding in Bangkok began on 26 September, THAI announcements put the total at 59 cancelled flights; the Bangkok Post reports more than 60. No airport is closed. Allow extra time for a connection in Bangkok — see Bangkok to Phuket and our Suvarnabhumi Airport guide.