According to Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thai aviation officials and airport security are facing intense scrutiny after an officer was caught on video making a racially offensive gesture toward 22 disorderly fans. The incident occurred at about 11pm on July 29 at the Bangkok hub, stemming from an aggressive crowd that swarmed actors Ayden Sng and Lv Sitong as they prepared to board a flight.
Airport Apology Follows Viral Social Media Video
Suvarnabhumi Airport issued an official English-language statement addressing the inappropriate conduct of its security personnel. According to the airport’s Facebook post, the apology on Aug 5 came directly in response to a widely circulated social media video showing an officer making a racially offensive gesture at the fans. The director of the airport security department has officially ordered disciplinary action against the personnel involved, and the facility plans to review its incident management protocols.
Fan Disruption Leads to Denied Boarding at Bangkok Hub
The confrontation started when 22 fans holding tickets for Thai Airways flight TG674 to Beijing followed the two actors into an airline lounge without authorization, according to Suvarnabhumi Airport. Thai Airways staff requested security intervention, leading officers to escort the group out. However, the fans continued to trail the artistes into the departure hold room.
At the boarding document checkpoint, the group refused to cooperate with pass checks and tried to rush the aircraft alongside the actors. Airline personnel temporarily closed the aircraft door to stop unverified passengers from entering, and the fans were escorted back. Thai Airways ultimately denied boarding to all 22 individuals, concluding that allowing them to travel would jeopardize flight safety and operations. The decision caused a departure delay for the flight.
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The trending subject on Chinese social media platform Weibo, titled “Security officer at Thai airport disciplined over alleged discriminatory gesture towards Chinese passengers,” generated over 2.9 million impressions, according to the Global Times.
Physical Altercation Erupts After Baggage Dispute
Following the boarding denial, 12 passengers agreed to have their checked luggage offloaded, while 10 refused. According to the airport, the remaining passengers behaved provocatively toward security officers, triggering a physical altercation. The situation was eventually handed over to airline personnel. Out of the 22 travelers, Chinese-language daily Lianhe Zaobao noted that the actors involved—Singaporean Ayden Sng and Chinese national Lv Sitong—were previously mobbed by fans at a Shanghai airport on June 1, where both were reportedly pushed to the ground.
Frequently Asked Questions
What caused the delay on Thai Airways flight TG674?
The flight departure was delayed after 22 unauthorized fans attempted to follow actors Ayden Sng and Lv Sitong past boarding checkpoints, prompting airline staff to deny them boarding and offload luggage.
What actions has Suvarnabhumi Airport taken regarding the security officer?
According to Suvarnabhumi Airport, the director of the airport security department has ordered disciplinary action against the personnel involved over the inappropriate conduct captured on video.
Who are the actors involved in the airport mobbing incident?
Media reports identify the artistes as Singaporean Ayden Sng and Chinese national Lv Sitong, the stars of the web drama Double Helix.
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