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Fri, 03/12/2010 - 20:54
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Security tightened at airport, public transportion
BANGKOK, March 12 (TNA) – Security at Thailand's main international airport, Suvarnabhumi Airport, has been stepped up following the security law enforcement from March 11 through 23 to maintain law and order during the anti-government Red Shirt protest in the capital, while public transportation services are operated normally under tight security.
Suvarnabhumi Airport general manager Nirandra Theeranartsin asked the authorities concerned to step up security at the country’s main airport after the government invoked the Internal Security Acts (ISA) from Thursday, March 11, to remains in effect through March 23 as the Red Shirts began their rallies Friday.
Under the current conditions security personnel are stationed in force at passenger terminal entrances and exits to closely monitor the situation. If persons appear give reason to be suspected, security personnel will conduct body and luggage searches.
Meanwhile, security units in the passenger terminal’s building randomly screen baggage as well as requiring body searches. The authorities are also closely inspecting the airport premises and have suspended issuing temporary cards for non-authorised persons to enter the airport.
In 2008, Suvarnabhumi Airport was seized by the ‘Yellow Shirt’ People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD) as part of its campaign to topple the government of ex-premier Somchai Wongsawat government.
Mr Nirandra added that the measures will continue to be applied until the national security agency reports to the airport authorities that the situation has eased. The officials then will consider whether or not to adjust the airport security measures.
Currently police and soldiers have been deployed to ensure no service disruption.
Meanwhile, public transportation in Bangkok still functions normally with tightened security.
Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning Office (OTP) director Soitip Traisup said her ministry set up a transport safety centre to monitor the Red Shirt protests to follow and update traffic in all Bangkok areas as well as tocoordinate and provide conveniences to commuters.
The 24-hour hotline No. 1356 was set up to facilitate commuters wanting to know which Bangkok areas should be avoided during the planned demonstations.
In addition, the centre and traffic police have installed over 300 closed circuit TV cameras at all spots of public transportation including train stations, buses, and expressways as well as elevated and underground trains to closely monitor traffic conditions in all areas of Bangkok and its vicinity.(TNA)
Suvarnabhumi Airport general manager Nirandra Theeranartsin asked the authorities concerned to step up security at the country’s main airport after the government invoked the Internal Security Acts (ISA) from Thursday, March 11, to remains in effect through March 23 as the Red Shirts began their rallies Friday.
Under the current conditions security personnel are stationed in force at passenger terminal entrances and exits to closely monitor the situation. If persons appear give reason to be suspected, security personnel will conduct body and luggage searches.
Meanwhile, security units in the passenger terminal’s building randomly screen baggage as well as requiring body searches. The authorities are also closely inspecting the airport premises and have suspended issuing temporary cards for non-authorised persons to enter the airport.
In 2008, Suvarnabhumi Airport was seized by the ‘Yellow Shirt’ People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD) as part of its campaign to topple the government of ex-premier Somchai Wongsawat government.
Mr Nirandra added that the measures will continue to be applied until the national security agency reports to the airport authorities that the situation has eased. The officials then will consider whether or not to adjust the airport security measures.
Currently police and soldiers have been deployed to ensure no service disruption.
Meanwhile, public transportation in Bangkok still functions normally with tightened security.
Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning Office (OTP) director Soitip Traisup said her ministry set up a transport safety centre to monitor the Red Shirt protests to follow and update traffic in all Bangkok areas as well as tocoordinate and provide conveniences to commuters.
The 24-hour hotline No. 1356 was set up to facilitate commuters wanting to know which Bangkok areas should be avoided during the planned demonstations.
In addition, the centre and traffic police have installed over 300 closed circuit TV cameras at all spots of public transportation including train stations, buses, and expressways as well as elevated and underground trains to closely monitor traffic conditions in all areas of Bangkok and its vicinity.(TNA)
