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Some images of the proposed routes and the main layout plan used at the presentation of the feasibility studies, with my translation.

Boeing 737 Max Crash Victims’ Families Object to Plea Deal. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/boeing-737-max-crash-families-204917560.html

At 16:20 on July 31, the emergency hotline 199 reported a fire caused by an electrical short circuit at an electric motorcycle charging station inside JJ Mall, Chatuchak, on Kamphaeng Phet 2 Road, Chatuchak District. The Phahonyothin Fire and Rescue Station was dispatched to the scene, and arrived at 16:29 and found that the fire had already been extinguished, by Mall staff using dry powder extinguishers. Details of the incident are currently under investigation, but this is believed to be an electrical fire and did not involve any Li-ion batteries or electric vehicle. Pictures from responders.

The panel that blew off a Boeing Alaska Airlines jet will get star billing during a Washington hearing, next week. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/panel-blew-off-boeing-jet-205612802.html

July 30, at 16:30, officers from Bang Lamung Police Station, along with rescuers from Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation, Pattaya City, equipped with rescue vehicles and ambulances, rushed to investigate and assist following a report of a Chinese tourist bus rear-ending a six-wheeler truck. Several injuries were reported. The incident occurred on Route 36 (Krathing Lai – Rayong) heading into Pattaya, between Km 5+500 and 5+400, in Nong Pla Lai Subdistrict, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi. At the scene, a white Chinese tourist bus was found with front-end damage. The driver, aged 44, was injured and given first aid by rescuers before being transported to Bang Lamung Hospital. Thirteen Chinese tourists were on the bus: 3 men, 7 women, 1 boy, and 2 girls, all in a state of shock. Two tourists sustained injuries and were given first aid before being transferred to their hotel by another bus. Beside the bus, a black PCX motorcycle was found overturned on the roadside. The rider, aged 42, was injured and also taken to Bang Lamung Hospital after receiving first aid. In front of the Chinese tourist bus, a six-wheeler box truck had sustained minor damage. The driver, aged53, was unharmed. Initial investigations revealed that the motorcycle, which had exited the far-left lane, lost control on sandy terrain and crossed into the path of the six-wheeler truck in the middle lane. The truck driver attempted to swerve to the far-right lane to avoid the motorcycle, which then collided with the central barrier. The tourist bus, heading towards a Pattaya hotel in the far-right lane, failed to brake in time and rear-ended the truck, which had swerved to avoid the motorcycle. Police will conduct a further investigation before proceeding with legal actions. https://sattahip-news.com/2024/07/30/ระทึกรถบัสนักท่อเที่ย/

July 30, at 07:06, a traffic accident occurred opposite Lotus Navanakorn, Phahonyothin Road (Inbound), Express Lane, Khlong Nueng Sub-district, Khlong Luang District, Pathum Thani Province The incident is reported to involve 2 vans and 1 pickup truck, with 21 people being transported to hospital for treatment of reported minor injuries.

Here are a few pictures from inside the tunnels, before the trains were allowed through.

Video from the rear of the train going through the tunnel, clearly shows the amount of dust being thrown up. RPReplay_Final1722300216.mp4

Responders video of the destroyed vehicle, showing this is not normally a survivable accident, when speed is mixed with heavy rain and wet roads. My Movie.mp4

An accident occurred near the Sai En curve in Song Salung Subdistrict, Klaeng District, Rayong Province. Initial reports indicate that a sedan lost control in heavy rain and crashed into a utility pole. The collision resulted in the death of one male occupant, who was trapped inside the vehicle. Emergency responders had to use cutting equipment to extricate the deceased from the car. Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident and have urged motorists to exercise caution when navigating the area, known for its sharp curve. Picture from responder.

Video of the flooded pig farm. RPReplay_Final1722169031.mp4

On Sunday, July 28, at 07:00 Mr. Pornchai Wijitthammaniphan, the Livestock Officer of Trat Province, along with officials from various departments, including provincial administration, disaster prevention and mitigation, the Trat Marine Task Force, and related agencies, provided assistance in relocating pigs from a flood-affected farm in Ban Khlong Khut, Village No. 2, Huai Raeng Subdistrict, Mueang Trat District, Trat Province. A total of 1,200 pigs, aged just over 2 months, were moved to higher ground in preparation for relocation to a farm owned by a company in Wang Nam Yen District, Sa Kaeo Province. This pig farm, which had been under flood surveillance and preparedness inspections by the Trat Provincial Livestock Office since Wednesday, July 24, 2024, was heavily impacted due to its proximity to Huai Raeng Canal, a low-lying area. Continuous heavy rainfall over several days led to the current flooding situation. https://www.fm91bkk.com/newsarticle/34155

Update in Thai media. “On July 28, at 08:00, Police Lieutenant Suwit Boonyaphen, Inspector of Tourist Police Sub-Division 4, Division 2, Mae Hong Son, reported receiving an emergency call via the 1155 hotline. The report detailed that a foreign tourist had slipped and fallen at the popular tourist spot, Pai Canyon, also known as Kong Lan Pai. Coordination with local agencies and Pai Samakkhi Rescue was immediately initiated to assist the injured tourist. Upon arrival, authorities found a 25-year-old male tourist from the United Kingdom who had fallen from the top of the canyon, sustaining injuries to his leg. The tourist police and Pai Samakkhi Rescue team provided first aid and transported the injured tourist to Pai Hospital. The latest reports indicate that the tourist is now in a stable condition. Lieutenant Suwit emphasised that during the rainy season, the ground is especially slippery, particularly in steep or mountainous areas. He urged both Thai and international tourists to exercise caution when visiting such high-risk areas to prevent unexpected accidents.” https://workpointnews.com/around/news/N0YHQHH

On July 28, at 07:40, a male tourist slipped and fell at Kong Lan in Pai District, Mae Hong Son Province. Pai Police Station promptly responded to the incident and coordinated with rescue personnel from Pai District to provide initial first aid and rescue the casualty using rope (line) rescue techniques. The injured tourist was transported to Pai Hospital for further treatment. Picture from responders.

“At 02:30 on July 28, Police Lieutenant Warintorn Sotawong, Deputy Inspector of Muang Udon Thani Police Station, received a report of a car collision with a motorcycle at the Phothisomphon Temple intersection in Mak Khaeng, Udon Thani Municipality, Udon Thani Province. The accident resulted in injuries and a fatality. Authorities, including the on-duty physician from Udon Thani Central Hospital and volunteers from the Udon Sawangmethatham Foundation, quickly arrived at the scene. At the scene, near the temple sign, they found a white Honda PCX motorcycle severely damaged and lying on its side. Tragically, a 12-year-old boy, referred to as "A" (alias), was found deceased, lying on his back between the motorcycle's handlebars and seat. The boy had a broken neck, a head wound, and a collapsed chest. No identification documents were found on him. Three other passengers were injured: 1. Ms. B (alias), 15 years old, the driver. 2. Mr. C (alias), 15 years old, a passenger sitting behind the driver. 3. Boy D (alias), 14 years old, the last passenger. All injured parties were taken to Udon Thani Central Hospital by an emergency medical unit before the police arrived. Approximately 100 meters away, they found a black Toyota sedan with severe front-end damage. Ms. F (alias), a 23-year-old from Kalasin Province, was the driver and stood by, visibly shaken, waiting to provide her statement to the police. Ms. F recounted that she was returning from dinner with friends in the city. After parting ways, she was driving to drop off a friend in Ban Lueam, traveling on Phosri Road toward the Ban Lueam intersection. Upon reaching the intersection of Phothisomphon Temple and Phaoniom Road, which had flashing yellow traffic lights, a speeding motorcycle crossed her path. She was unable to brake in time and collided with the motorcycle. Preliminary investigations confirmed that the intersection had flashing yellow lights on all four sides. Authorities will review CCTV footage from the scene and interview all involved parties to determine the cause of the accident before proceeding with further actions.” https://workpointnews.com/around/news/NGGBFCF

The SIA aircraft, registration 9V-SWM, which suffered the damage during the turbulence on 21 May, returned to commercial service on Saturday 27 June, flying to China, on it’s first passenger service since the incident.

Thai AirAsia (FD) emerged as the most punctual airline in the Asia-Pacific region, for June 2024, with an OTP (on time performance) of 85.19%, a nearly 2% improvement from the previous month. This growth was mirrored at its hub, Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), which achieved an OTP of 83.28% https://airinsight.com/asia-pacifics-most-punctual-airlines-in-june/

Not saying your wrong, but if he was testing the depth of the water, why partially remove the lid, as there is a hole in the centre of the lid to use.

Sorry, I have no idea, but it is quoted in the 2 reports I have seen. My only thought was it may have been used to help lever the concrete lid to the side.

At 17:45, on July 27, Police Lieutenant Nathipong Jiamphuak, an investigator from Nong Prue Police Station, received a report of a Thai man who had fallen into an abandoned well in Soi Lung Kia, Moo 9, Pong Subdistrict, Bang Lamung District. Upon receiving the report, he went to the scene with the rescue unit from Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation, Pattaya. Upon arrival, officials inspected the abandoned well, approximately 8-10 meters deep, located in a cassava plantation. A large cement cover was partially opened at the mouth of the well. Nearby, they found a pair of sandals and a five-meter-long wooden stick. The body of the deceased, identified as a 55 years old, was found submerged in the well. The rescue team and divers from Sawang Boriboon Foundation had to use ropes to lower themselves into the well, then dive to retrieve the body, taking nearly an hour to complete the recovery. The deceased’s sister, recounted that she saw her brother leave the house around noon with a long wooden stick. She didn't think much of it at the time. After an hour, she noticed his prolonged absence and began searching for him but couldn't find him. Eventually, she discovered his sandals near the well’s opening, along with the wooden stick he had taken from home. She also mentioned that a few days prior, he had been suffering from severe joint pain due to gout, which caused him a great deal of distress. Police Lieutenant Nathipong Jiamphuak disclosed that the preliminary examination showed no signs of foul play. It is suspected that the cause of death might be suicide, possibly due to health issues. However, a thorough investigation and further questioning of the relatives will be conducted before the body is released for religious rites. Picture from responders.

On July 25, at 15:00 a domestic tourist’s car was swept away by the current while attempting to drive across a weir at Phaya Kamphut Canal in Pong Nam Ron, Chanthaburi. The Special Marine Task Force and Sawang Katanyu Rescue Team from Chanthaburi have been searching for the vehicle but have not yet found it. Fortunately, all occupants of the vehicle are safe, and the search efforts for the missing car will continue tomorrow. My Movie.mp4

Please what are the concerns about the Thai air traffic control systems? The FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) Thailand downgrade in 2015 was based on three critical areas: airworthiness of aircraft, airman licensing and airline operator requirements Air Traffic Control in the Bangkok FIR (Flight Information Region) is under Aerothai (Aeronautical Radio of Thailand Ltd) and in 2023 it dealt with 718255 commercial flights. Control is divided into 8 sections (Sectors), which consists of 32 international routes (ATS Air Traffic Services Routes- International), 37 domestic routes (ATS Routes – Domestic), and 26 Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes Sector 1 in the upper southern region of the country Sector 2, the eastern region and lower northeastern region of the country Sector 3 in the southeastern part of the country Sector 4 in the western and lower northern regions of the country Sector 5, the southern region of the country on the western coast Sector 6 in the lower southern region of the country on the eastern coast Sector 7 in the upper northern region of the country Sector 8 in the upper northeastern region of the country https://www.aerothai.co.th/sites/default/files/files/document/2023 AEROTHAI Annual Report_ENG_e-book_Final.pdf

This is CCTV from inside the shop. RPReplay_Final1721902135.mp4

These types of exercises are regular occurrences and the recent Singapore Airlines turbulence incident, clearly shows that these training and drills are working at Suvarnabhumi. This emergency exercise was observed by CAAT (Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand), which will fully document and record the details for any future audit, and will need to ensure full compliance with ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation) standards, Annex 1, Personnel Licensing, Annex 9 Facilitation, Annex 11 Air Traffic Services, Annex 14 Volume I - Aerodromes, Annex 17 Security and Annex 19 Safety Management. Thailand is currently due FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) inspection to confirm compliance with international safety standard, to see if the country can be raised back to FAA Category 1 (CAT1) from Category 2 (CAT2), which has been in place since 2015. Emergency response at airports is not on the list of failings that need addressing. Picture from AOT.

Thai news article here. https://www.khaosod.co.th/around-thailand/news_777777854987