Thai Airways sues passenger who criticised flight diversion

Flag carrier Thai Airways is suing a passenger who criticised the diversion of a Bangkok-Melbourne flight to Sydney due to poor weather.

The state-owned airline - which has become notorious for its corruption and mismanagement in recent years - said on on February 1 that it will be starting proceedings against businessman Ekapak Nirapathpongporn, 40, over his criticisms that 'created incorrect understanding in the public'.