Canadian Arrested in Thailand for Opening Plane Door, Causing Delays

The incident on a Thai Airways flight led to over a dozen flight delays and affected nearly 2,300 passengers.

A Canadian man was arrested for opening a plane door and deploying the evacuation slide in Chiang Mai, Thailand, causing significant flight delays.
The incident, which occurred before takeoff, affected 13 flights and nearly 2,300 passengers.
Wong Sai Heung, the 40-year-old Canadian, faces charges that could include the death penalty, imprisonment, and fines.
Heung claimed he attempted to open the door because he believed someone on the plane was trying to kill him.
Authorities are investigating Heung's mental health and substance use; he has been sent for psychiatric evaluation.