As a leading provider of air traffic control services, Aeronautical Radio of Thailand Ltd (Aerothai) is actively preparing for the roll-out of their ambitious metroplex air traffic control plan. This strategic move is designed to streamline the growing volume of air traffic while bolstering safety and efficiency within Thailand’s bustling aviation industry. Aerothai’s esteemed president, Nopasit Chakpitak, has confirmed that this plan aligns perfectly with the Transport Ministry’s future growth projections for the aviation sector. The initial phase of implementation will see a major overhaul of the route structure and airspace management of three primary airports: Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang, and U-tapao. According to Nopasit, the integration of the metroplex air traffic plan is set to accomplish more than simply furthering efficiency and safety within air navigation. Crucially, it will also contribute towards a reduction in aviation fuel consumption. The restructuring at the aforementioned airports will, in turn, provide numerous benefits…
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Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, the charismatic figure at the helm of the Progressive Movement and a driving force behind the Move Forward Party (MFP), has found himself at the centre of swirling rumors. Gossip in political circles suggests that he might have struck a clandestine political agreement with Thaksin Shinawatra, the influential yet controversial head of the Pheu Thai Party. Associate Professor Somchai Preechasinlapakun, a reputed legal academic from Chiang Mai University, has expressed that Mr. Thanathorn must provide clarity on these allegations. He regards a straightforward answer as essential not just for him as a voter, but for the integrity of MFP’s future political trajectory. The Professor’s concern stems from an unspoken expectation: transparent political practices are key to the healthy functioning of a democracy,” he said. “The people of Thailand deserve more than cloak-and-dagger politics and clandestine deals.” Adding flames to these whispers is an unnamed source from the Pheu…
In a triumph of human-animal coordination, a path-breaking project has been witnessing a relocating process of numerous Crab-eating macaques from communities within Phetchaburi to an idyllic island in Phuket. The result? A resounding success! The Environment and Natural Resources Ministry jubilantly announced this major milestone on a bright Thursday, noting this achievement has set the stage for relocating more monkeys from escalating macaque populace within the province and its nearby region, Prachuap Khiri Khan, to numerous island vicinity. The motive driving this relocation are entwined with the ministry’s purpose to mitigate the burgeoning impact due to rapid population growth of these macaques on the local communities, shared experienced advisor to the Natural Resources and Environment Minister, Yuthapol Angkinan. Yuthapol, who was set on this path by Environment and Natural Resources Minister Varawut Silpa-archa to find solutions to mounting macaque-related issues in Phetchaburi. These agile animals have amplified a series of…
Amid concerns sparked by the El Nino weather phenomenon, Thailand’s Royal Irrigation Department (RID) is offering reassurances that the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) will continue to have an ample water supply. The man behind this promise is none other than the bureau’s director-general, Prapit Chanma. He stated that the plan for mitigating the impact of El Nino is already set in motion. Its primary goal is to ensure a steady water supply for the EEC’s crucial industrial sectors. The El Nino event is a climatic anomaly predicted to influence the country’s rainfall from October to December. Its effects will most likely die down by April. It threatens to push the country’s rainfall figures below the average, posing risks to water supply stability. In comparison to the same period in the previous year, the volume of accumulated rainwater from January to July 16 has plummeted 41%, according to the Thai Meteorological…
In the discussion of whether Thaksin can apply for a royal pardon, Wissanu, holding positions as the acting justice minister and the government’s legal advisor, mentioned, “Within the first 24 hours, it can be executed. However, whether he does so or not is still a question only he can answer.” As per Wissanu’s words, the procedure requires convicts to send their royal pardon pleadings in written form to His Majesty the King. “If the first appeal is denied,” he elucidated, “they can make a fresh submission, but only after two more years.” Reminding everyone of a universal right, Wissanu asserted that every convict possesses the entitlement to apply for a royal pardon. Thaksin, known among many as the Pheu Thai Party’s founder, is speculated to reenter Thai soil in the near future in order to serve his penal sentence originating from his period of administration. On the topic of his…
Distinguished party-list MP for Pheu Thai, Songkram Kitlertpairoj, emphasized unequivocally that his party, together with its seven partners from the “pro-democracy” alliance, are leaving no stone unturned in their struggle to inaugurate Thailand’s 30th prime minister by the end of August. “We are committed to propelling our country forward, breaking the nine-year-long cycle of stagnation”, declared Kitlertpairoj. “We anticipate that the newly formed administration will gain the respect and trust of the international community, ensuring a positive impact on Thailand’s trade and investment prospects”, he added. The veteran politician also stated with resolve that all the individual policy pledges avowed by the eight allied parties during the fiery build-up to the bustling May 14 general election would be diligently carried out. These will seek to enhance the living conditions of the Thai people and serve as a catalyst towards the country’s overall progression. Kitlertpairoj expressed his wholehearted faith in Pheu…
During an update to the press on Wednesday, Ronadol Numnonda, Deputy Governor of Financial Institutions Stability at the Bank of Thailand (BOT), revealed a series of measures aimed at tackling household debt in a sustainable way, initiatives that were initially launched on July 21 earlier in the year. Outlined were various strategies set to handle major issues concerning non-performing debt, persistent debt, new debt and unofficial debt in a highly effective fashion. The BOT will begin implementing measures centred around responsible lending as of January 1 next year, while remedies related to persistent debt will come into effect on April 1 of the coming year. Furthermore, Numnonda noted that considerations are underway for supplemental guidelines targeting household debt, including risk-based pricing and debt service ratio strategies. He also reassured that the BOT has actively involved relevant authorities in the conversation, to guarantee a comprehensive, sustainable and effective approach on managing…
The extended holiday commences on Friday (July 28), a special day that marks His Majesty the King’s birthday, and it runs uninterrupted until Wednesday (August 2), the outset of Buddhist Lent. Recently, the interim government announced Tuesday that it had slated Monday (July 31) as an additional public holiday in order to provide the Thai people with a more extended period to return to their ancestral homes. Yuthasak Supasorn, the TAT Governor, opined that the late notification of the extra holiday would prevent Thai travellers from scheduling overseas trips, and thus, they would choose domestic travels instead. According to TAT’s estimations, about 4.96 million local trips will be made during the extended break. Additionally, it’s predicted that hotels will benefit from an average occupancy rate of 63%. Supasorn also posited that hotels in the eastern region could experience up to 68% occupancy. In contrast, provinces in the central and northeastern…
No stranger to the challenges brought about by climate change, Dr. Seri Suprathit, esteemed director of the Climate Change and Disaster Centre of Rangsit University, has braved the digital realm in a proactive move to bring attention to the pressing issue. With a social media post that goes into depth about the gamut of scenarios Thai farmers may have to navigate, he underscores the vital role of comprehensive reforms in boosting agricultural productivity, conserving water, and introducing advanced solutions to ensure survival and sustainability. In his illuminating Facebook treatise, Dr. Seri peers into the crystal ball of Thailand’s agricultural future, outlining four possible scenarios. Embarking with the “Normal Scenario,” he highlights an almost paradoxical picture. With predicted stability in weather values and norms, the backbone of Thai agriculture, the rice farmers, undertake tremendous toil, but their recompense falls short. He points out that even in a stable climate, the combination…
In a recent development that stands as a precedent within Thailand’s real estate industry, key state agencies as well as the developer of Ashton Asoke-Rama 9, have been held accountable for the ensuing damage. They’ve been given a stringent timeline of 14 days to rectify the situation without resorting to the building’s demolition. This pivotal ruling was upheld by the highest of administrative courts which challenged the lower court’s decision to revoke the Ashton Asoke-Rama 9 project’s building permit. Essential players in this controversial case include the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA), as they aimed to use the disputed land for a railway project’s initial phase. The land initially set aside for the towering condominium project was adjacent to a public road, the Asok-Montri Road, but a portion of it was reclaimed later to accommodate the project. Elucidating on the finer details, legal advisor Pisit Detchaiyasat from WCP…