PM Srettha Reviews Airport Standards with Civil Aviation and Transport Ministry

[snoop1130]

 

The Thai government is working to improve airport standards with the goal of achieving CAT1 status. This upgrade dictates adherence to safety standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin held a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Suriya Jungrungreangkit, Airports of Thailand (AOT) representatives, and the Civil Aviation Training Center. Thavisin revealed that the meeting focused on the urgency of meeting these standards, especially since the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is due to inspect Thai airports within the next three months.

 

 

The Ministry of Transport aims to meet all criteria required to reach these standards. This upgrade will allow Thailand to increase its flights to different countries and improve aviation safety and aircraft standards. This is all part of the grand plan to establish Thailand as a globally recognised "Aviation Hub."

 

File photo for reference only

 

-- 2024-07-05

 

Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

[Georgealbert]

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.

[hotchilli]

22 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin held a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Suriya Jungrungreangkit, Airports of Thailand (AOT) representatives, and the Civil Aviation Training Center. Thavisin revealed that the meeting focused on the urgency of meeting these standards, especially since the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is due to inspect Thai airports within the next three months.

They were lacking before and are probably no better now.