Army deployed to Suvarnabhumi after baggage backlog chaos
Severe flooding has crippled Thai Airways ground handling at Suvarnabhumi, causing a baggage backlog that has left passengers waiting up to six hours or flying without their bags. The Royal Thai Army is being deployed to help move stranded luggage, but officials warn clearing the backlog could take another two to three days. Flights continue, and delayed bags are being delivered to homes and hotels.
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