Police Spokesman Confirms Thai Airways Flight Attendant Detained in Australia Through AFP Coordination
A Thai airline flight attendant was detained in Australia and is currently in custody at a women's correctional facility in Victoria while undergoing legal proceedings, Thai police confirmed after coordinating with Australian Federal Police
On June 29, 2026, Deputy National Police Chief Trairong Phiwphan, speaking as the spokesperson for the National Police Office, announced that following news reports of a Thai female flight attendant being detained by Australian authorities, the National Police Office has coordinated with the Australian Federal Police (AFP) office in Thailand. The AFP has confirmed that the individual is indeed in detention and is currently undergoing Australian legal proceedings.
According to preliminary information provided by the AFP, the person has no prior criminal record in Australia. She is currently being held at Dame Phyllis Frost Correctional Centre, a women's correctional facility in Victoria state, while awaiting the conclusion of Australian legal proceedings.
The National Police Office will maintain close coordination with relevant domestic and international agencies to monitor case developments, investigate the facts of the matter, and pursue appropriate legal action.
