The opposition Move Forward party is demanding an explanation from the army over its spending of more than seven million baht to hire the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) to test 700 GT200 bomb scanners, purchased by the army over a decade ago, to determine whether they work. Party list MP Rangsiman Rome […]
The Ministry of Transport is considering using biometric technology for facial scanning of air passengers, initially at five provincial airports, as a pilot project under a plan to develop smart airports across the country. Deputy Transport Minister Thaworn Senneam said today that a working committee, comprising representatives of the Department of Airports under the Transport […]
BANGKOK, July 16 (TNA) — Thailand Post is imposing strict measures to prevent the deliveries of illicit objects and live animals through its outlets. Thailand Post president Smorn Terdthumpiboon said the company imposed the measures to look for illegal deliveries at all stages of its services. Full story: tna.mcot.net TNA
A Korean woman was fined 1,000 baht for slapping the face of a female security officer who was scanning her at Suvarnabhumi airport late on Saturday night. Media reported that the incident happened in the departure zone of the airport about 11pm on Saturday. At the time, the female airport security officer was using a […]
To ensure better security in the use of the so-called PromptPay electronic money transfer system through smart phones, the Bank of Thailand and the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission have agreed to introduce fingerprint scanning for smart phone buyers probably by year’s end. Pre-paid and post-paid phone users who want to apply for “Prompt Pay […]
All the CTX9400 luggage scanners installed at Suvarnabhumi international airport and at other airports are capable of detecting explosives and not firearms, said Mr Nitinai Sirisamathakarn, director of Airports of Thailand, on Tuesday. He pointed out that there were several questions raised by members of the public about why the CTX9400 luggage scanners failed to […]
BANGKOK, Aug 28 – Thailand’s National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) voted unanimously to clear former premier Thaksin Shinawatra and then transport minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit from corruption charges in the procurement scandal of CTX9000 bomb detectors for Suvarnabhumi Airport. However, a subcommittee was set up to investigate a former permanent secretary for transport, Srisuk Chandrangsu, and five […]
BANGKOK, 17 June 2012 (NNT) – Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport has opened a new security checking point for outgoing passengers since June 15. The new passenger screening unit located on the eastern side of the passenger terminal has proved efficient in cutting down queues of outgoing travelers. Mr. Somchai Sawasdipol, Suvarnabhumi Airport Director, said the new […]
