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CAAT demands explanation from AOT over runway incident at Suvarnabhumi airport
Thai FM leads high-level delegation to Saudi Arabia
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AI In-brief13 Sept 06:03
Thai FM leads high-level delegation to Saudi Arabia
Thai Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai spearheads a 40-member delegation on a five-day official visit to Saudi Arabia.
The visit aims to significantly strengthen bilateral ties and promote economic relations and investment between the two countries.
Meetings are scheduled with key Saudi officials, including the Foreign Minister, the Governor of the Public Investment Fund, and Secretaries-General of the GCC and OIC.
Thai state enterprises and private sector representatives will explore collaboration in areas like green energy, petrochemicals, agriculture, and tourism.
This high-level engagement builds on the normalization of relations between Thailand and Saudi Arabia, which occurred in January last year after a three-decade freeze.
AI In-briefToday 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.