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CAAT demands explanation from AOT over runway incident at Suvarnabhumi airport
Serial petitioner Srisuwan remains defiant after his association is dissolved
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AI In-brief15 Sept 01:07
Serial petitioner Srisuwan remains defiant after his association is dissolved
Political activist Srisuwan Janya's Association to Protect Thai Constitution (APTC) was officially dissolved by the Provincial Administration Department (PAD).
The PAD revoked the APTC's license due to non-compliance with legal requirements, as several claimed founding members denied their involvement or attendance at initial meetings.
Despite the dissolution, Srisuwan remains defiant, vowing to continue his public interest duties and stating he "cannot spell the word 'withdraw'".
He intends to lodge a complaint against a student organization, Pelajar Kebangsaan Patani, for proposing an "unconstitutional" referendum on secession in Thailand's Deep South.
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.