The Thai Chamber of Commerce proposed a three-phase plan for Suvarnabhumi air cargo congestion, and the Transport Ministry has set up a working group led by its permanent secretary. Near-term (0-6 months) measures target X-ray screening capacity and warehouse space, with pre-screening at origin and a third cargo warehouse planned for the long term (2+ years). Air-freight trade was about 5.53 trillion baht in Jan-Jul 2026, of which about 2.42 trillion baht was exports. For exporters using air freight, expect possible delays and cargo backlogs in the short term. Embargo at Thai Airways was lifted on 30 September. No deadlines or cost changes were announced.
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