The Ministry of Transport reminds passengers not to say forbidden words such as "bomb," "gun," or "terrorism" at airports and on airplanes. Even joking about these carries severe penalties under the law, including imprisonment for 5-10 years and fines up to 600,000 baht.
Mr. Phattharaphong Phattharaphasit, Deputy Minister of Transport, revealed that he has emphasized the Department of Airports (DOA) to expedite public awareness efforts with passengers about the importance of careful speech inside airports and onboard aircraft, especially regarding false claims about dangerous objects or emergency situations, which directly affect safety and flight operations.
Safety is the core of aviation. Every word related to threats is taken seriously. The prohibited words include:
Even if these words are spoken in jest among friends or without real intent to commit a crime, officials must follow international safety standards. This may cause flight disruptions, delays, or cancellations, and the speaker will face immediate legal action.
Such actions violate the Act on Certain Offenses against Aviation B.E. 2558 (2015), with penalties as follows:
1. In cases of false reports causing others to panic,
2. If the act endangers the safety of the aircraft during service,
, Mr. Danai Ruangsorn, Director-General of the Department of Airports, stated that all affiliated airports have been instructed to install public information signs in both Thai and foreign languages at easily visible locations such as check-in counters and security checkpoints, along with continuous public address announcements.
“We ask for passengers' cooperation to be careful with their words and strictly follow regulations to ensure smooth and safe travel for everyone,” Mr. Danai said in conclusion.
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