Thaland —
Suvarnabhumi Airport authorities have issued a statement addressing public concerns after an Israeli tourist was found carrying live ammunition in his luggage at Phuket International Airport on November 6. The incident, which has sparked questions about airport security protocols, occurred more than a week after the traveler had entered Thailand.
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According to the statement released by Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) on Sunday (November 9th), the passenger arrived in Thailand on October 27, 2025, and continued his journey to Phuket the same day. He then traveled to several destinations, including Phi Phi Island and other areas in Phuket, before the ammunition was discovered during a routine baggage screening at Phuket Airport.
In response to speculation on social media about how the ammunition may have bypassed initial security checks, Suvarnabhumi Airport confirmed that the passenger’s checked baggage underwent standard screening procedures upon arrival. The luggage was scanned using an Explosive Detection System (EDS), which did not detect any explosives or suspicious items at the time.
“If any explosive materials or suspicious objects had been identified, the system would have triggered an alert, prompting immediate secondary inspection by security personnel,” the airport stated.
Suvarnabhumi Airport also reaffirmed its commitment to stringent security measures, noting that its hold baggage screening system complies with international standards set by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC). These systems have been certified by Thailand’s Civil Aviation Authority and are regularly audited by both domestic and international agencies.
Authorities stressed that the incident in Phuket occurred well after the passenger had entered the country and was now under investigation by the relevant agencies.
