43 Singapore Airlines Passengers Receive Treatment in Thai Hospitals Following Mass Food Poisoning Incident
Bangkok, Thailand – In a concerning development, Thai hospitals are currently treating 43 Singapore Airlines (SIA) passengers who have become ill after consuming contaminated food on a flight from Singapore to Bangkok. According to SIA, the affected passengers experienced symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting shortly after consuming a meal on Flight SQ476. Upon arrival in Bangkok, medical assistance was requested, and the passengers were taken to nearby hospitals for examination and treatment. Thai health authorities have confirmed that the passengers have been diagnosed with food poisoning. Investigations are underway to determine the exact source of the contamination. SIA has expressed its deep concern over the incident and is working closely with the authorities to assist the affected passengers. The airline has apologized for the inconvenience and distress caused. As of now, the condition of the passengers ranges from stable to critical. Some have been admitted to intensive care units, while others are undergoing observation and further medical assessment. The incident has raised concerns about food safety standards on commercial airlines. SIA has stated that they are reviewing their food preparation and handling procedures to prevent any similar incidents from occurring in the future. Thai health officials have advised travelers to be cautious when consuming food or beverages during flights and to report any suspicious symptoms promptly. The Embassy of Singapore in Bangkok has been monitoring the situation closely and is providing assistance to the affected passengers.On a Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore, 43 passengers and crew members, including Australian couple Keith Davis and Kerry Jordan, suffered injuries due to severe turbulence. Four days after the emergency landing in Bangkok, they remain hospitalized in three different hospitals:
On a Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore, 43 passengers and crew members, including Australian couple Keith Davis and Kerry Jordan, suffered injuries due to severe turbulence. Four days after the emergency landing in Bangkok, they remain hospitalized in three different hospitals: – Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital: 34 patients, including seven in intensive care: – 3 Australians – 2 Malaysians – 1 Briton – 1 New Zealander – Remaining 27 patients include: – 8 Britons – 6 Australians – 5 Malaysians – 2 Filipinos Despite 22 passengers sustaining spinal cord injuries and six with brain and skull injuries, none are considered life-threatening. Two individuals were discharged from Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital, while two others were transferred there from Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital to be with family members receiving treatment. One passenger passed away due to a presumed heart attack, and numerous others were injured when the flight (SQ321) encountered extreme turbulence over Myanmar. The plane, carrying 211 passengers and 18 crew members, was diverted to Bangkok for an emergency landing.
At least 43 passengers from Singapore Airlines flights bound for Phuket tested positive for Covid-19 upon arrival in Thailand and are currently receiving treatment at local hospitals, according to the Phuket Provincial Public Health Office on Monday (April 4). The passengers, who arrived on three separate flights on Sunday (April 3), were tested for Covid-19 upon arrival at Phuket International Airport as part of the country’s entry requirements. Of the 43 passengers who tested positive, 30 are Thai nationals and 13 are foreigners, said Dr Kusak Kukiattikoon, chief of the Phuket Provincial Public Health Office. He added that all of the passengers are currently asymptomatic and are being treated at designated hospitals in Phuket. The three flights that the passengers arrived on are SQ738 from Singapore to Phuket, SQ742 from Singapore to Phuket, and SQ744 from Singapore to Phuket. The Phuket Provincial Public Health Office is currently conducting contact tracing to identify any other passengers who may have been in close contact with the infected passengers. Passengers who were on the same flights as the infected passengers are advised to monitor their health for any symptoms of Covid-19 and to get tested if they develop any symptoms.
