PUBLISHED : 11 Feb 2024 at 08:00
The air power has agreed to surrender its Kantarat Golf Course positioned between runways of Don Mueang Airport and permit entry to a few of its different properties for the event of state tasks, in accordance with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
The premier wrote on his social media web page expressing his appreciation for the air power’s willingness to cater to the general public curiosity. He mentioned he has had a chat with ACM Punpakdee Pattanakul, commander-in-chief of the air power, and got here away with a number of items of excellent information to share.
Mr Srettha mentioned a joint committee between varied events and the air power will work out methods at hand over Kantarat Golf Course, broadly generally known as Sanam Ngu (subject filled with snakes), now owned and operated by the air power to the federal government so the land could be developed for the advantage of the general public.
The prime minister mentioned the commander supplied at hand over the golf course upon listening to of the aviation improve plan the federal government has in retailer to increase Don Mueang Airport. The golf course sits in a novel location straddling an space between runways.
Final month, the air power opposed a name by Chetawan Thuaprakhon, a Transfer Ahead Occasion (MFP) MP for Pathum Thani, at hand over the golf course, fearing staff there may lose their jobs.
Mr Srettha added his dialog with ACM Punpakdee additionally touched on a revised air power pilot coaching schedule. The power has agreed to regulate coaching periods to scale back their impression on business flights at Don Mueang airport on the other facet of the air power headquarters.
Coaching flights generally trigger business plane to vary their departing or touchdown schedules. The premier mentioned the revised coaching instances, particularly when avoiding peak hours, would assist ease congestion on the airport.
Additionally, the air power will open a part of its Wing 1 amenities to be used by the adjoining business airport in Nakhon Ratchasima.
Mr Srettha added the air power will allow the outer ringroad beneath development round downtown Chiang Mai to chop by means of an space of Wing 41. The challenge will relieve visitors congestion in central Chiang Mai.
He mentioned he additionally mentioned with the air power chief different points together with an enchancment in welfare for the rank and file.
