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July 6, at 6:40 AM, the Kusol Sattha Surat Thani Foundation received a report of a bus accident near Thaksin Palm, inbound to Phunphin District, Surat Thani Province. The accident resulted in several injuries. Rescue teams from Phunphin, Somwang, and Tha Rong Chang responded promptly, providing first aid and transporting the injured to the hospital. Initial reports indicate that there were 13 passengers on the bus, with five sustaining injuries. All injured passengers were conscious and are currently undergoing further medical evaluation. Further details are still being investigated. Pictures from responders.

July 5, 22:40, accident occurred when a white Toyota van collided with utility poles in front of Soi Sri Burapha 16, Khlong Kum, Bueng Kum District, Bangkok. The impact caused 17 utility poles to fall, stretching from the NIDA intersection on Seri Thai Road almost to the Suan Nawamin Pirom Intersection, covering nearly 1 kilometre. This resulted in a power outage along the road. Six vehicles, including both cars and motorcycles, were damaged by the falling poles. Eight people sustained minor injuries. The van driver suffered a leg injury and chest pain and was transported to Ladprao Hospital. The driver's brother, who owns the van, arrived and explained that his brother often drove the van for film set jobs both in Bangkok and other provinces. However, he was unaware of any job his brother might have taken or whether alcohol was involved before the accident. A car owner who was among the damaged vehicles reported that he was driving behind the white van when it suddenly swerved and crashed into the utility poles, causing them to fall onto his car, which left him in shock. Residents in the area have been severely impacted by the power outage, with many having to leave their homes temporarily. Some are seeking refuge at game shops, hotels, or relatives' homes, often bringing pets along. Fresh food stored in refrigerators by restaurant owners has been spoiled due to the lack of electricity. MEA personnel were brought in to remove the fallen poles and reopen the road for traffic. Repairs to the poles were taking place on July 6. https://workpointnews.com/around/news/NNQROMS

July 6, 01:24, emergency services were alerted to a severe accident on Mittraphap Road, near the Asoke Market area in Klang Dong, Pak Chong District, Nakhon Ratchasima. Upon arrival, responders found a van had rear-ended a pickup truck with an attached trailer. The van then lost control and collided with a parked trailer truck on the roadside. Nine people were trapped inside the van and rescuers had to use hydraulic tools to extract the victims. One person was pronounced dead at the scene, while eight others sustained injuries. All the injured, along with the deceased, were transported to Pak Chong Nana Hospital. The accident caused significant traffic disruption, blocking all three lanes. The Klang Dong Police Station is handling the investigation. Pictures from responders.

Thai media update report. “The incident occurred beside the railway tracks near Mae Tan Noi Station. The injured person, identified as Mr. Worralop (last name withheld), a 22-year-old resident of Chalerm Phrakiat District, Saraburi Province, was found requesting help. He sustained a head injury with a laceration approximately 2-3 cm long, wrist pain, and multiple abrasions on his body. Rescue personnel promptly moved him away from the railway tracks, provided first aid, and urgently transported him to Hang Chat Hospital. Upon questioning, Mr. Worralop stated that he had boarded the train to Chiang Mai. Upon reaching the incident location, he stepped out to smoke near the train door, slipped, and fell, resulting in his injuries.” https://workpointnews.com/around/news/NUO1ROG

It has been over 9 years since this downgrade occurred. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) conducted an audit in January 2015 and identified several significant safety concerns. These concerns indicated that Thailand’s Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) was not meeting international safety standards. The DCA has since been replaced in October 2015, with two separate agencies, The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) with responsibilities includes prescribing, regulating, and auditing Thai civil aviation, and the Department of Airports (DOA), which operates airports previously managed by the DCA. The findings in 2015 were; Lack of Effective Oversight: It was found that Thailand’s aviation regulatory body lacked the capacity to effectively oversee and ensure compliance with safety standards. This included deficiencies in areas such as personnel licensing, airworthiness, and operations. Inadequate Training and Resources: Thai aviation was reported to have insufficiently trained personnel and inadequate resources to carry out effective safety oversight. This shortage impacted their ability to perform essential regulatory functions. Legislative and Regulatory Issues: There were gaps in Thailand’s aviation regulations and legislation that did not align with international standards. This included outdated laws and regulations that were not in sync with contemporary aviation safety requirements. The Federal Aviation Authority (FAA’) then issued its downgrade after Thailand’s response to the ICAO’s findings was deemed insufficient, stating the measures taken to address the identified safety concerns were not considered adequate or timely.

Coverage on the incident in Thai media. https://workpointnews.com/around/news/N7EG1NO

The Singapore Airlines aircraft, registration 9V-SWM, involved in the turbulence incident on 21 May, has still not yet returned to commercial service. It was allowed to the flown, with no passengers, to Singapore on 26 May, but has since been parked for maintenance, repairs and inspection checks.

July 5, 10:00, at Tha Talat, Sam Phran, Nakhon Pathom, in front of PTT gas station, near Pho Kaeo Bridge, Phetkasem Road A collision occurred involving two air-conditioned public buses on Route 84, Om Yai-Khlong San. The bus with vehicle number 6-56051 rear-ended the bus with vehicle number 6-50368. The accident resulted in injuries to five individuals: 1. Air-conditioned bus driver (male): - Trapped inside the vehicle. 2. Ticket collector (female): - Sustained injuries. 3. Passenger (female): - Sustained injuries. 4. Passenger (female): - Sustained injuries. 5. Ticket collector from the regular bus (female): - Sustained injuries. Responders had to release the trapped driver, and all casualties were sent to local hospitals. This incident is under the jurisdiction of Pho Kaeo Police Station, Nakhon Pathom Province, who are conducting an investigation into the cause. Pictures from responders.

Yes agree, here is some other pictures of the other vehicles.

This was only a blue notice for information , not a request to arrest or detain, or even deny entry. From Interpool. “Types of Notice Red Notice: To seek the location and arrest of persons wanted for prosecution or to serve a sentence. Yellow Notice: To help locate missing persons, often minors, or to help identify persons who are unable to identify themselves. Blue Notice: To collect additional information about a person’s identity, location or activities in relation to a criminal investigation. Black Notice: To seek information on unidentified bodies. Green Notice: To provide warning about a person’s criminal activities, where the person is considered to be a possible threat to public safety . Orange Notice: To warn of an event, a person, an object or a process representing a serious and imminent threat to public safety. Purple Notice: To seek or provide information on modus operandi, objects, devices and concealment methods used by criminals.” https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/About-Notices

Casualty had only minor injuries. Picture from medical responders.

Passenger Falls from Train 13 Plus Between Mae Tano Noi and Pang Muang Stations An incident occurred, 5 July, involving Train 13 Plus, when a passenger fell off, between Mae Tano Noi and Pang Muang stations. The incident left a male passenger injured. Local rescue teams promptly responded to the scene, providing first aid and transporting the injured individual to Hang Chat Hospital for further treatment. The circumstances leading to the passenger's fall are currently under investigation. Authorities are working to determine how the accident occurred and to ensure the safety of all passengers on the train. Another passenger was filming, when they caught the incident of their phone. 1.mp4

Video of the incident, in Thai. https://fb.watch/t7bGZt4ZYs/?

Local media report “On July 4, a fisherman in the Bang Phai Canal, Sattahip area made a startling discovery when his net ensnared what appeared to be a bomb from a fighter jet. The fisherman quickly reported the find to local authorities, prompting a swift response from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit. The EOD team arrived on the scene and confirmed that the object was indeed a military-grade bomb. They immediately cordoned off the area and evacuated nearby residents to ensure their safety. The police worked to defuse the bomb, successfully neutralising the threat without incident. Authorities are now investigating how the bomb ended up in the canal and are working with military experts to determine its origin. Local residents have been advised to remain vigilant and report any suspicious objects they encounter. The incident has caused considerable alarm in the community, but thanks to the prompt action of the EOD team, a potential disaster was averted.”

No Thai airports feature in the regional top ten for airports, when the average turbulence is computed over 100 km diameter circle surrounding it, at its base elevation and at 4000 m (13000 ft) above it. https://turbli.com/historical-data/most-turbulent-airports-of-2023/

Korean Air stops in-flight services 40 minutes before landing in turbulence safety measure. The global aviation industry reported that incidents of turbulence doubled in the first quarter of 2024 compared to five years earlier. https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/korean-air-cuts-cabin-services-by-40-minutes-to-prevent-turbulence-related-accidents

On July 4, police officers from Mueang Nan Police Station received a report of an accident involving a school van that had veered off the road and overturned, resulting in multiple injuries. The incident occurred on Yantrakit Koson Road, inbound towards the city, in front of Ban Du Nuea Waterworks, Moo 1, Du Tai Subdistrict, Mueang Nan District, Nan Province. At the scene, authorities found a blue Toyota van with Nan license plates overturned in a ditch on the left side of the road. Local residents and volunteers were actively assisting the injured passengers and extricating those trapped inside for first aid. Upon investigation, it was discovered that there were a total of 16 injuries, including students and the driver. Fifteen individuals sustained minor injuries, while one was seriously injured. All injured parties were transported to Nan Hospital by emergency responders. The cause of the accident is currently under investigation. Authorities have documented the scene and are coordinating with a tow truck to remove the vehicle, which will be stored at Mueang Nan Police Station for further examination. https://www.fm91bkk.com/newsarticle/32829

This is just the beginning, from AOT, reported by The Thai Enquirer. The Airports of Thailand (AOT) currently plan to expand existing airports and build new ones, including: Suvarnabhumi Airport, East Expansion Project: Budget: 12.5 billion baht Area Increase: 81,000 sqm Additional Passengers: 15 million Tender Planned: November this year Suvarnabhumi Airport South Expansion Project: Budget: 120 billion baht Additional Passengers: 60 million annually Facilities Expansion: 512,000 sqm Planning Phase: 2024-2025 Design: 2025-2026 Tender Opening: 2027 Runway 3: Operations Start: September 2024 2025 Flights: 75, Revenue: 4.7 billion baht 2026 Flights: 85, Revenue: 8.6 billion baht 2027 Flights: 94, Revenue: 9.1 billion baht Suvarnabhumi Airport West Expansion Project: - Satellite 2 Terminal Construction - Runway 4 Construction Once completed, Suvarnabhumi is expected to handle around 150 million passengers per year, with a capacity for approximately 120 flights per hour. Don Mueang Airport (DMK): - Phase 3 Development Budget: 36 billion baht - Capacity Increase: 30 to 40 million passengers annually, including: New international terminal, Terminal 3 (166,000 sqm) for 18 million international passengers annually - Upgraded domestic terminals, Terminal 1 and 2 (210,800 sqm) for 22 million passengers annually - Project Phase: Design ongoing - Construction: 2025-2030 - Plan to build a Private Jet Terminal: 21,000 sqm New Airports: - Phang Nga (Andaman): 22.5 million passengers, Budget: 80 billion baht, Completion: 2031 - New Chiang Mai Airport (Lan Chang): 24 million passengers, Budget: 70 billion baht, Completion: 2031 Other Upgrades: - Phuket Airport Phase 2: expand capacity to 18 million passengers, Budget: 6.2 billion baht, Completion: 2029 - Chiang Mai Airport: expand capacity to 20 million passengers, Budget: 15 billion baht, Completion: 2026 - Udon Thani Airport: expand capacity to 6.5 million passengers, Budget: 3.5 billion baht - Buriram Airport: expand capacity to 2.8 million passengers, Budget: 460 million baht - Krabi Airport: expand capacity to 12 million passengers, Budget: 6.5 billion baht

On July 4, a tanker carrying nearly 20,000 liters of fuel overturned in Phan District, Chiang Rai, near the Chiang Rai Rice Research Center. The accident occurred on Phahonyothin Road in Moo 9, Muang Phan Subdistrict, Phan District. Police officers from Phan Police Station, local authorities, and rescue teams responded promptly to the scene. The tanker, owned by a private company, was carrying diesel and 95-octane gasoline. It had overturned in the middle of the four-lane road, with its cab facing towards Chiang Rai City. The tanker had collided with trees planted in the road's median, causing some fuel to leak from the tanks. The driver, a 42-year-old resident of Mueang Phayao District, Phayao Province, sustained minor injuries and managed to exit the vehicle safely. No other vehicles were involved in the accident. Upon inspection, it was found that the tanker was carrying 10,000 liters of diesel and 7,000 liters of 95-octane gasoline. Authorities cordoned off the area to prevent any risk to bystanders as fuel was leaking from the tanks. Local disaster prevention and mitigation officials, along with teams from Chiang Rai Municipality and neighboring areas, worked together to spray foam on the spilled fuel to prevent any potential fires. Traffic on Phahonyothin Road was redirected to keep vehicles away from the median where the accident occurred. Once the situation was deemed safe, another tanker from the same company arrived to transfer the remaining fuel from the overturned vehicle. The damaged tanker was then towed away from the road to restore normal traffic flow. Pictures from responders

A Guilty Plea Could Be Boeing’s Best Option to Resolve 737 MAX Troubles. https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/a-guilty-plea-is-boeing-s-best-option-to-resolve-its-737-max-troubles-11720004095889.html

Thai media update on Bangkok incident on 2 July. “Following the fatal crane collapse at a construction site, Professor Dr. Amorn Pimarnmas, President of the Structural Engineers Association of Thailand, along with officials from Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), conducted an on-site investigation. The inspection took approximately one hour before Professor Dr. Amorn provided a statement to the media. Professor Dr. Amorn explained that the initial investigation revealed that bolts or nuts in the tower crane's end component had come loose, causing the crane to lose stability and collapse. Other parts of the crane did not show any immediate signs of irregularity, but he emphasized the need for a detailed examination by specialists. He estimated that it would take about one month to determine the exact cause of the incident. Following this, Professor Dr. Amorn plans to report the preliminary findings to the Engineering Institute of Thailand. They will consider inviting the engineers who designed the tower crane and the installers to provide information on potential design or assembly errors. He assured that accountability would be established for this incident. In terms of the legal proceedings, Police Colonel Surapong Phutkhao, Superintendent of Prawet Police Station, stated that investigators have already questioned all relevant parties, including workers, the project owner, and the contractor. However, no charges have been filed yet, as they are awaiting the structural assessment results from the Structural Engineers Association of Thailand. Once the investigation is complete, the investigators will consider filing charges accordingly.” https://fm91bkk.com/newsarticle/32748

The incident in Samut Prakan, 3 July. “A tragic accident occurred at a construction site for a warehouse in Bang Sao Thong district, Samut Prakan province, resulting in the death of a 19-year-old man. Police Lieutenant Colonel Worakit Phareung, Deputy Inspector of Bang Sao Thong Police Station, received a report that an individual had fallen from a vehicle and was fatally crushed by its wheels. Rescue workers from the Poh Teck Tung Foundation accompanied him to the scene. Upon arrival, they discovered the body of a 19-year-old resident of Borabue district, Maha Sarakham province, lying on the concrete ground in front of the under-construction warehouse. He had sustained severe head injuries and other injuries from being run over. A red boom lift was parked nearby, with blood stains on its wheels, alongside a trailer that had transported the boom lift. A 43-year-old truck driver recounted that he had transported the boom lift from the Phraeksa area to the warehouse. Upon arrival, the deceased had been operating the lift, preparing to maneuver it off the back of the trailer. The boom lift was secured by a winch cable and chains. The driver was assisting with the winch to lower the lift, the cable and chains suddenly snapped, causing the lift to lurch. The deceased, who was in the lift's basket and unaware, fell to the ground. At that moment, the boom lift rolled off the trailer, and its wheels fatally crushed his head. A female employee who witnessed the incident corroborated the truck driver's account, stating that the boom lift had rolled off the trailer, leading to the fatal accident. Investigators recorded the incident and evidence, then impounded the boom lift for further examination. The truck driver and witnesses were taken to Bang Sao Thong Police Station for questioning to determine any negligence involved in the accident.” Pictures from responders

3 July, 13.00 there are reports that a another crane fail and injured a worker at a construction site in Soi Wat Bua Roi, Bang Sao Thong. Samut Prakan. No details in media yet.

Kanchanaburi, July 3, a 70-year-old American man tragically lost his life in a house fire that broke out in Ban Huakruai, Moo 4, Tha Lo Sub-district, Tha Muang District. The incident was reported to Tha Muang Police Station at 01:30. Local police coordinated with the Tha Lo Municipality to dispatch fire trucks to the scene and requested support from the Khun Rattanawut Foundation volunteers. The fire originated in one of three single-story adjacent houses. The structure abd wooden components, allowed the flames to spread rapidly. Firefighters worked swiftly, taking about 30 minutes to bring the fire under control and prevent it from spreading to neighboring homes. Upon extinguishing the flames, authorities discovered the charred remains of a man inside the house. The victim was identified as Stephen, an approximately 70-year-old American. The presence of numerous tools around the scene suggested that he might have worked as a tradesman. A neighbour reported hearing a loud explosion around 01:00, followed by the rapid spread of the fire, prompting them to alert the authorities immediately. Stephen's American friend and his wife arrived at the scene and provided additional information. Stephen had been living in the house with his Filipina wife, aged around 50, who worked as a language teacher in Bangkok. Two days prior, Stephen's wife had traveled back to her home country to visit family and was unreachable, leaving Stephen alone in the house. Preliminary investigations suggest that the explosion might have been caused by a paint can. However, police will conduct a detailed forensic examination to determine the exact cause of the explosion and proceed with legal actions accordingly. https://workpointnews.com/around/news/NJDPPK2 Pictures from responders.

Think you missed the headlines, “Thai Government to Close Duty-Free Arrival Stores After Losing 3 Billion Baht”, this is only the shops in arrivals not departures.