Thailand’s T-50THs still stuck in Malaysia, taking 2 more weeks to reach home

Head of the Royal Thai Air Force Air Chief Marshal Johm Rungswang told local reporters on Jan. 15 that two T50THs being delivered to Thailand will take another two more weeks to reach home.

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The jets were on a ferry flight home when they encountered turbulent weather and diverted to Kuantan, Malaysia.

Post-flight checks revealed damage to the aircraft but it is unknown for now if the damage is on one or both aircraft.

Update: Bangkok Post is reporting that the engines on the aircraft were damaged.