Thai Transport Min: Air Traffic To Be Under Control In Case Of April Blackout

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Transport Min: Air traffic to be under control in case of April blackout

BANGKOK, 7 March 2013 (NNT) - Deputy Minister of Transport Gen. Prin Suwannathat has assured that air traffic control towers across the country will be able to operate continuously 24 hours a day without effects from a possible power outage on 5 April.

Gen. Prin said after visiting the air traffic control tower at Suvarnabhumi Airport that the Metropolitan Electricity Authority would send electricity to Aeronautical Radio of Thailand Company for no less than 375 volts from 5-14 April 2013 when Myanmar temporarily stops distributing gas to Thailand.

The backup power will be prepared in case a blackout occurs during the period.

The deputy minister, therefore, expressed confidence that air traffic control at all airports nationwide would carry on as usual and would not be affected should there be an electricity shortage.

Aeronautical Radio of Thailand will conduct a power outage drill on 3 April as a preparation.


-- NNT 2013-03-08

[laurentbkk]

oh well in case they can put candles on the runway , that might help .

[Totster]

It all sounds terribly un-reassuring...

totster

Edited March 8, 2013 by Totster

[Mosha]

They are learning semaphore.

[Rionoir]

Wow, wasn't even worried about that until they felt the need to write a story about it!

[siampolee]

I have heard that an order is being placed for 1,000,000 glow worms and 1,000,000 empty jam jars so as to ensure the airport runways are lit.

It seems as if the plan is to line the runways with the aforementioned jam jars, each contains one glowworm thus at night when the electricity power fails the glowworms in the jar will mark the runways perimeters thus air traffic control will be able to accept aircraft for both landing and taking off operations.

Rumour has it that this scheme originated from the desk of a recently promoted minister for science (now a deputy P.M..)

The whole scheme being based upon the recent success of the boat propeller scenario and the resultant boosting of the flow of floodwater. .

[Pimay1]

I have heard that an order is being placed for 1,000,000 glow worms and 1,000,000 empty jam jars so as to ensure the airport runways are lit.

It seems as if the plan is to line the runways with the aforementioned jam jars, each contains one glowworm thus at night when the electricity power fails the glowworms in the jar will mark the runways perimeters thus air traffic control will be able to accept aircraft for both landing and taking off operations.

Rumour has it that this scheme originated from the desk of a recently promoted minister for science (now a deputy P.M..)

The whole scheme being based upon the recent success of the boat propeller scenario and the resultant boosting of the flow of floodwater. .

I know you jest but something along these lines was probably discussed. The sky's the limit for someone who thinks boat props can push water out to sea. I wonder if deputy P.M. Prop was an avid reader of Mad magazine?

[harrry]

Maybe they can hook up generators to the boats they will use in the flood season to get rid of the water.

Sorry wrote this at the same time as above written.

Edited March 8, 2013 by harrry

[Pimay1]

Maybe they can hook up generators to the boats they will use in the flood season to get rid of the water.

Sorry wrote this at the same time as above written.

Same time...........you know what they say about great minds

[rkidlad]

John McClane blew up a plane as it was taking off. The pilots then used the fire on the run way as a landing light. Just an idea if there is a power outage.

[dcutman]

Wow, wasn't even worried about that until they felt the need to write a story about it!

The backup power will be prepared in case a blackout occurs during the period.

I would be more worried about the fact they dont have back-up power generators attached to these towers permanently.

Edited March 8, 2013 by dcutman

[harrry]

Wow, wasn't even worried about that until they felt the need to write a story about it!

The backup power will be prepared in case a blackout occurs during the period.

I would be more worried about the fact they dont have back-up power generators attached to these towers permanently.

THey do...that is what is giving them their power every day.

[ramrod711]

precautions are totally uneccesary, Pongsak said so, you can all relax now.

BANGKOK, March 6 – Thailand will be spared a power shortage during the maintenance of a natural gas platform in Myanmar April 5-14, the energy minister announced today.

Pongsak Ruktapongpisal said the Fuel Tariff (FT) charge at Bt0.48 per unit will remain unchanged.

His statement was hailed by power consumers and industrialists who have been concerned over a possible electricity outage when the Yanada gas platform, one of the major energy suppliers for Thailand’s electricity production, will be fixed and suspend operations April 5-14.

Mr Pongsak said power reserves for April 5 has been increased from 767 megawatts (MW) to 1,424 MW thanks to cooperation from 13 industrial groups under the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) which have jointly reduced power consumption by 408 MW.

The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand has also lowered its power usage by 83 MW while small power producers will boost their combined production by 110 MW, he said, adding that the initial plan to purchase 200 MW of power from Malaysia will be unnecessary.

He said the Energy Ministry will carry on its energy saving campaign and that the energy reserves will be increased by 1,674 MW if consumers and shopping outlets manage to reduce their consumption by another 250 MW.

FTI chairman Payungsak Chartsuthipol said the industrial sector will reduce power consumption in every manufacturing process while less important production will be temporarily suspended. (MCOT online news)

[Pimay1]

When these people say "nothing to worry about" that is the time to worry.

[OzMick]

I must say that I have all faith in the airport operators when I fly out of KL.

[ginjag]

Maybe the back-up power is ONLY for the control tower, as it the tallest in the world

[JetsetBkk]

Wow, wasn't even worried about that until they felt the need to write a story about it!

Yes, NOW I'm scared!

[Markaew]

Again, Yingluck is taking a chapter from Obamaville, don't pass on a crisis you cannot exploit.

[Phatcharanan]

Deputy Minister of Transport Gen. Prin Suwannathat has assured that air traffic control towers across the country will be able to operate continuously 24 hours a day without effects from a possible power outage on 5 April.

I feel safer already.

Edited March 8, 2013 by Phatcharanan

[Payboy]

Aeronautical Radio of Thailand will conduct a power outage drill on 3 April as a preparation.

There goes my travel plan for 3rd April.

[chooka]

When these people say "nothing to worry about" that is the time to worry.

Nothing to worry about.

"BANGKOK: -- Thailand's Energy Ministry unveils the plan to turn the Kingdom into an electricity trade hub".

Sounds like they have more power than they can use.

[attento]

Wow, wasn't even worried about that until they felt the need to write a story about it!

The backup power will be prepared in case a blackout occurs during the period.

I would be more worried about the fact they dont have back-up power generators attached to these towers permanently.

THey do...that is what is giving them their power every day.

So, what's behind this story ? Surely, no-one is implying that the Honourable Deputy Minister doesnt know what he's talking about ?

[MEL1]

Air traffic to be under control in case of April blackout

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Air traffic to be under control 100% OF THE TIME.... and not due to floods, electricity stoppages, mama runouts, Singhha water shortages....... but under control........ is rather enlightening as a possible norm?

If a pane crashes, does the ATC do a runner, like a bus driver?

-mel.....

[rubl]

For Pete's sake, read my lips:

There will be no power shortage!

BANGKOK, March 6 Thailand will be spared a power shortage during the maintenance of a natural gas platform in Myanmar April 5-14, the energy minister announced today.

BTW NorthEast of the USA seems to get a baby boom about nine months after Hurricane Sandy caused some problems. The Thai government is doing its utmost to prevent a similar boom here even though some have called for the establishment of a dedicated baby hub

[attento]

to be UNDER control sounds rather negative ( e.g. underused, understaffed, underemployed, underwhelmed...) One might hope the ATC remains IN control.

[MaxLee]

That was ALWAYS my greatest concern, the airports of Thailand, with all the planes up in the air flying in and out of Thailand, what this headline actually means is:

Transport Min: Air traffic to IS going to be under out of control in case of because there IS gonna be an April blackout with all the planes up in the air

freaking scumbags...

Edited March 8, 2013 by MaxLee

[surangw]

wait till they find out all the generator fuel has been syphoned off/

[Locationthailand]

There is not any major ATC tower in the world without standby power and UPS systems. This is such a crock of shit. Pull your head in Nation and start reporting reality not opinion. Factual unbiased journalism please. And the 'Transport Minister' just confirmed by this statement what a cretin he is.

Edited March 8, 2013 by Locationthailand

[rubl]

REad my lips: air traffic under control!

2012-06-22
Power Cut Causes Flight Delays At Both Suvarnabhumi And Don Mueang Airports
http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/564534-power-cut-causes-flight-delays-at-both-suvarnabhumi-and-don-mueang-airports

[bigbamboo]

Anyone want to buy a spare return ticket CM-BKK on the 5th April?

I've just remembered I'll be washing my hair that day.

Edited March 8, 2013 by bigbamboo