Axe wielding man sparks Bangkok Airport panic

Monday, 05 May, 2022 0

A sweeping review security protocols is underway at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport.

It follows chaotic scenes on the tarmac of a man wielding an axe and pointing a gun at airport staff pursuing him.

He was seen on released CCTV wildly swinging the axe at airport personnel.

The gun turned out to be a replica firearm.

He was eventually cornered near an airbridge and subdued by security personnel.

He gained airside access through a staff entrance.

Police said Wachara Khambutr, 34 of Loei province, was high on drugs at the time.

Airport’s general manager, Kittipong Kittikachorn said security guidelines were followed.

“I can assure everyone that Suvarnabhumi airport maintains its internationally accepted standard of security.”

Airport police Col. Jirawat Piampinset said Wachara is facing charges of damaging property, drug possession and carrying weapons that threatened airport safety.



 

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