Typhoon Bavi strands anchor Lee Wen-yi in Bangkok for four days

Sanli News Channel anchor Lee Wen-yi found herself unexpectedly stranded in Bangkok for four days due to the impact of Typhoon Bavi. Lee, known for her role as the lead anchor for Sanli News' "Disappearing Borders" program, was on a business trip to Thailand.

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you read that right, for 4 days!

Her original plan was to transit through Bangkok on her way back to Taiwan on the night of July 11. However, the typhoon's unpredictable path led to the cancellation of all flights on that day. This unexpected turn of events left Lee stuck in the Thai capital for an extended period.

According to Lee, airline officials informed her that all flights were fully booked until at least Tuesday, with the earliest available seats being for the following day. She noted that rebooking a one-way ticket would incur exorbitant costs. Lee expressed gratitude to her colleagues and superiors at Sanli News for their support and for arranging substitute anchors to cover her absence.

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Flights were full until Monday (inclusive), with the earliest available seats on Tuesday.

During her unexpected layover, Lee managed to adjust to the time difference while staying at an airport hotel. She confirmed her return to Taiwan on July 14 and is scheduled to resume her anchoring duties on Wednesday, July 17.

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If you cancel and rebook, one-way tickets skyrocket!