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Thailand probes airline overbooking after passenger denied boarding
Thailand's government has launched an investigation into airline overbooking after a passenger with a fully paid ticket was denied boarding on a domestic flight and forced to buy a new ticket. The Minister of the Prime Minister's Office ordered a systematic review of airline contracts, extra-service charges, and compensation adequacy, while reminding affected passengers of their existing rights (food, alternative travel, 1,500 baht compensation) and where to complain.
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