A VietJet pilot, Jakarin Sararnrakskul, helped deliver a baby while operating a flight from Taipei-Taoyuan (TPE) to Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi (BKK).
The Flight
A VietJet flight operated from Taoyuan International Airport(TPE) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) using an Airbus A320 with registration HS-VKC. The Captain had quite an interesting experience when he heard a mother had started going into labor in the plane’s lavatory. Sararnraksul, a pilot with 18 years of experience, gave the controls over to his co-pilot and rushed to the woman’s aid; despite having no medical training, he successfully helped deliver the baby.
“I’ve been a pilot for 18 years,” Sararnraksul proudly shared on social media. “Just helped a newborn baby on the plane. So proud to be part of bringing him into the world.”
The baby was delivered safely and healthy. When the flight landed in Bangkok, medical personnel waited to ensure…