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CAAT demands explanation from AOT over runway incident at Suvarnabhumi airport
Election Commission and police are ready for advance voting on Sunday
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AI In-brief13 Sept 13:59
Election Commission and police are ready for advance voting on Sunday
The Election Commission has prepared all ballot materials for Sunday's advance voting in Bangkok, scheduled from 8 am to 5 pm.
Approximately 3,000 police officers will deploy across Bangkok polling stations to manage traffic, address violations, and maintain order.
Nearly 810,000 Bangkok residents and 2.35 million nationwide are registered to cast advance ballots.
Authorities anticipate significant traffic congestion at high-volume polling sites, particularly Ramkhamhaeng University, Siam Paragon, and Huai Khwang district office.
AI In-briefYesterday 12:46
CAAT demands explanation from AOT over runway incident at Suvarnabhumi airport
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) demanded an explanation from Airports of Thailand (AOT) after a China Airlines flight got stuck on a Suvarnabhumi runway due to heavy rain and groundwater.
CAAT urged AOT to implement technology for structural integrity testing across runways and taxiways, advocating for proactive maintenance to prevent future incidents.
AOT acknowledged that Suvarnabhumi's 20-year-old runway, built on soft soil with high water content, is structurally affected by continuous aircraft weight and heavy rainfall.
AOT committed to targeted runway maintenance during off-peak hours (10 days, 8 pm-6 am) to avoid full closure, emphasizing increased inspections and risk assessments.