Thai Enquirer(@ThaiEnquirer):Defence Ministry confirms officer involved in mid-air disturbance The Defence Ministry has confirmed that a lieutenant who caused a disturbance on a flight from Malaysia to Bangkok is attached to its Office of Policy and Planning and had been undergoing psychiatric treatment. Ministry spokesman Rear Admiral Surasant Kongsiri said on Monday that the officer’s symptoms flared up during the flight because of a personal condition. Videos posted online showed the man shouting, demanding that the plane land and attempting to open a door before passengers and crew restrained him. The officer was taken to Phramongkutklao Hospital for observation and further treatment. #Thailand #Malaysia

2026.08.10 05:01

Defence Ministry confirms officer involved in mid-air disturbance The Defence Ministry has confirmed that a lieutenant who caused a disturbance on a flight from Malaysia to Bangkok is attached to its Office of Policy and Planning and had been undergoing psychiatric treatment. Ministry spokesman Rear Admiral Surasant Kongsiri said on Monday that the officer’s symptoms flared up during the flight because of a personal condition. Videos posted online showed the man shouting, demanding that the plane land and attempting to open a door before passengers and crew restrained him. The officer was taken to Phramongkutklao Hospital for observation and further treatment. #Thailand# #Malaysia#