Health screening increased at international airports

15 Sept 05:27 Key points summarised by AI

The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has intensified health screening for all arriving passengers from South American countries at major international airports to prevent the spread of Hantavirus.
Passengers exhibiting symptoms such as a body temperature exceeding 38oC, headache, or muscle pains are isolated for further examination and quarantine, a measure implemented after a recent Hantavirus cluster was reported on a cruise ship.

Queen Suthida completes first solo flight in Gripen fighter jet

Yesterday 15:19 Key points summarised by AI

Queen Suthida successfully completed her inaugural solo flight in a JAS 39C Gripen fighter jet at Wing 7 of the Royal Thai Air Force in Surat Thani.
King Maha Vajiralongkorn watched the flight and honored her achievement with a bouquet and a gold “Gripen Order” patch, an insignia for pilots of the aircraft.
The historic flight followed extensive training, including simulator practice and accumulating over 10 flight hours in a two-seat Gripen, contributing to her total of 1,188 flight hours across various aircraft types.