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Thai Airways Cancels Bangkok–Taipei and Shanghai Flights Over Typhoon Bavi

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Bangkok city skyline and Chao Phraya River

Contents

  1. Which Flights Are Cancelled
  2. Northern Thailand: Flood and Flood Risk
  3. What to Do If Your Flight Is Affected

Thai Airways has cancelled multiple Bangkok–Taipei and Bangkok–Shanghai flights on 11 and 12 July 2026 due to Typhoon Bavi, which is currently tracking through the South China Sea and causing severe disruption to routes across the region.

Which Flights Are Cancelled

The following services have been suspended:

  • TG636 - Bangkok (BKK) to Taipei (TPE), Friday 11 July
  • TG637, TG632, TG633, TG634, TG635 - Bangkok–Taipei and Bangkok–Shanghai services on Saturday 12 July

Passengers affected by these cancellations can rebook to an alternative date without a change fee or claim a full refund through Thai Airways customer service or the original booking channel.

Northern Thailand: Flood and Flood Risk

Typhoon Bavi is also generating heavy rainfall across northern Thailand. Flash flood warnings are in effect for several provinces in the north. Travellers with plans to visit Chiang Mai or other northern destinations should monitor local conditions closely and be prepared for road closures or trail disruptions in highland areas.

Bangkok itself is not directly under a severe weather warning, and Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports remain operational for most domestic and international routes.

What to Do If Your Flight Is Affected

  1. Check directly with Thai Airways - use the THAI app, the Thai Airways website, or call the reservation centre in Bangkok (+66 2 356 1111)
  2. Allow extra time at Suvarnabhumi - departure boards may be changing frequently while the storm system moves through
  3. Consider travel insurance for Thailand - typhoon-related cancellations are generally covered under trip interruption clauses; review your policy documents
  4. For connections via Taipei - Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is also experiencing significant disruption from Typhoon Bavi, so any routing through Taiwan on 11–12 July is likely to be affected regardless of carrier

For a full overview of getting between Bangkok and other Thai cities or islands, see our getting around Thailand guide.

Typhoon Bavi is expected to move northeast through the South China Sea over the next 48 hours. We will update this article if additional Thai routes are suspended.