Somkid vows to make Thailand Asean’s aircraft service hub

14 Sept 00:44 Key points summarised by AI

Deputy PM Somkid Jatusripitak announced Thailand's strategic goal to become Asean's leading hub for aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services.
This ambition is fueled by Thailand's emergence as a regional air travel hub and government plans to expand international airport capacity to accommodate 185 million passengers annually.
A 200 billion baht 'aviation city' project in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) is underway to attract major airlines and foster the aviation industry.
Thailand offers attractive investment privileges for aviation and aircraft part manufacturing, leveraging high interest from foreign investors who view the country as an 'aviation hotspot'.
The nation plans to significantly develop its MRO capacity to meet the rapidly growing demand within Asean's dynamic aviation market.

Suspected drug couriers killed in Phetchaburi; half a tonne of Ice seized

Yesterday 16:06 Key points summarised by AI

Two suspected drug couriers were killed in a shootout with narcotics officers in Phetchaburi province.
Authorities seized approximately half a tonne of crystal methamphetamine, also known as Ice, during the operation.
The incident occurred on Tuesday night after officers tracked a network suspected of transporting large quantities of drugs to southern Thailand.
The suspects, identified as Chattharin and Rungarun, both 27, opened fire when confronted by officers, who returned fire, resulting in their deaths.