Flydubai passenger from Thailand: I am drowning in the love of Israelis

Thai citizen Viruwat Rugphan, who was on a Flydubai flight where the co-pilot attacked the captain, spoke about the support he received from Israelis. After his testimony was published, he has been receiving dozens of messages from Israelis, including passengers from the same flight who helped him during the incident.

Thai citizen Viruwat Rugphan, who was aboard a Flydubai flight where the Omani co-pilot attacked the Indian captain Smith Machhara, spoke about the support he received from Israelis. After his testimony about the incident was published, he has been receiving dozens of messages from Israelis, including passengers from the same flight who helped him during the most frightening moments. The 40-year-old Rugphan came to Israel last week to work as a chef in an Asian restaurant in Tel Aviv, leaving his family in Thailand. He said that Israeli passengers noticed he was alone and scared, approached him, and tried to calm him down. According to him, the Israelis repeatedly asked if he was okay and tried to support him during the flight. Rugphan noted that the experience has greatly affected him: he cannot eat after the incident. He thanked the Israelis for their warm, caring, and attentive hearts. The article is based on an interview with the passenger and does not include an analysis of the incident from an aviation safety or legal perspective.