Bangkok CNN —A Canadian man has been arrested in the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai after he allegedly opened the door on a commercial plane and triggered the evacuation slide prior to takeoff.
According to a statement issued by the Chiang Mai International Airport, the incident took place on the night of February 7.
The Airbus A320 was unable to be immediately moved, temporarily preventing other flights from taking off and landing, said the statement.
Chiang Mai officials say 2,295 passengers were affected by the February 7 incident.
Police said they were unaware of the suspect’s motive for opening the door, but noted he appeared stressed and was difficult to communicate with.
Persons:
Bangkok CNN —, Chiang Mai, Chiang, “, ”, Ronnakorn Chalermsanyakorn, Manuschai, Wong Sai Heung
Organizations:
Bangkok CNN, Chiang Mai International Airport, Thai Airways, Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi, Airbus, Airways, Chiang Mai International Airport Thai Airways, Chiang Mai Police, CNN, Police, Psychiatric, Canadian Embassy
Locations:
Bangkok, Thai, Chiang Mai, Thailand