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China Rules Out Ban on Thai Air Carriers
10th Apr 2015
Chinese officials informed the Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) Chief Somchai Phiphutthawat and his delegates that it will not bar Thailand air carriers from flying into the country despite recent bans imposed by some Asian countries.
Japan recently banned incoming flights from Thailand after the UN International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) issued an audit report indicating problems with latter's air safety standards. South Korean government followed suit, restricting Thai-registered flights from flying into their region.
Later however, Japan softened its stance and granted a temporary reprieve on Thai-registered flights.
Mr. Somchai along with his delegates visited China this week to give an update regarding efforts being made to tackle the issues. Chinese officials came up with its decision upon seeing that Thailand has taken concrete steps towards resolving the problem.
The country's air safety standards became an issue after the ICAO came up with an audit report containing adverse findings on Thailand's aviation safety standards.
As part of its remedial measures, officials from the DCA will be visiting Singapore to confer with the country's aviation experts as soon as the Songkran festivities are concluded . Singapore is known to have one of the best practices and standards in the aviation industry.
Meanwhile, Thailand's Air Chief Marshall Prajin Juntong disclosed that two permanent secretaries have been assigned to further help address the problems. Phongchai Kasemtaweesak, will lead a team tasked to look into the specific audit concerns raised by ICAO. On the other hand, Woradej Harnprasert will spearhead a separate team that will come up with resolutions to particular issues identified by Phongchai's group.
A set of rules covering inspector training as well as flight inspection and licensing are also being drafted. Moreover, plans are underway to augment the number of personnel responsible for inspection and licensing. From a very lean staff of 9, the number will be increased to about 40.
Mr Woradej expressed optimism that these issues will be addressed soon provided these plans are diligently carried out.
He noted that everyone involved has shown a great deal of cooperation to see these plans through.
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