Flight delays warning for Don Mueang airport this week

Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (Aerothai) has warned of 30-45 minute-delays to flights in and out of Don Mueang airport during runway maintenance from Tuesday to Friday. Aerothai president Somnuk Rongthong said on Monday that Airports of Thailand Plc would close a 200-metre-long section at the northern end of the airport’s western runway from Jan 29 […]

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Airport Immigration Head Transferred for Demanding ‘Tips’

BANGKOK — The police officer in charge of border control at one of Bangkok’s international airports was removed and placed under investigation for allegedly extorting bribes from Chinese tourists, the immigration commander said Monday. Col. Janchai Daengprasert was accused of ordering officers to request “tips” from inbound tourists at Don Mueang Airport, who would not […]

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Don Mueang airport security guard punished for using force against Chinese tourist

BANGKOK, 29 September 2018 (NNT) – Don Mueang airport has punished a security guard for mistreating a Chinese tourist at the airport. Don Muang Airport General-Manager Wing Commander Suthirawat Suwanawat said regarding an online clip showing the airport’s security guard who physically assailed a Chinese tourist. He admitted the incident shown in the clip actually […]

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Couple of dog-carrying thieves nabbed by police

Police said today they have arrested a couple who allegedly committed a string of thefts in several provinces netting about 10 million baht worth of valuables the past ten years. The couple, identified by police as Apichart Boonruang, 42, and Mrs Thiyada Boonruang, 38, were presented at a press conference with several of the stolen […]

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