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Bangkok Airways co-pilot recovering well; 2 injured tourists released
BANGKOK, Aug 10 (TNA) - The co-pilot of the Bangkok Airways which skidded off the runway at Samui Island early last week is recovering well but remains in intensive care, while two injured foreign tourists have been released, according to Bangkok Hospital.
Four injured tourist remain hospitalised.
Bangkok Hospital director Somchai Chansawang and hospital surgeon Somsit Tancharoen said the co-pilot, Sqn Ldr Thanawat Premruethai's condition was gradually recovering.
The respirator was removed and water can now be given orally. Pilot Thanawat is expected to be transferred from intensive care within one or two days.
The surgeries to stop bleeding in his abdomen and liver, and to reset broken bones in both legs and his lift hip, will continue when he is in stronger health.
Doctors believe that Mr Thanawat, after physical therapy, will fully recover following step-by-step treatment.
Meanwhile, six foreign passengers injured in the accident are also recovering well. Among them, the Italian and Swiss tourists will be discharged Tuesday after they have fully recovered.
However, four British tourists are to remain in hospital following surgery on their legs broken bones.
Bangkok Airways flight PG266 hit an out-of-service air traffic control tower, converted into a fire station, killing a pilot and injured 41 passengers.
The aircraft, en route from Krabi to Samui airport in the popular resort island of Samui in Surat Thani, carried 68 passengers and four crew members. (TNA)
Four injured tourist remain hospitalised.
Bangkok Hospital director Somchai Chansawang and hospital surgeon Somsit Tancharoen said the co-pilot, Sqn Ldr Thanawat Premruethai's condition was gradually recovering.
The respirator was removed and water can now be given orally. Pilot Thanawat is expected to be transferred from intensive care within one or two days.
The surgeries to stop bleeding in his abdomen and liver, and to reset broken bones in both legs and his lift hip, will continue when he is in stronger health.
Doctors believe that Mr Thanawat, after physical therapy, will fully recover following step-by-step treatment.
Meanwhile, six foreign passengers injured in the accident are also recovering well. Among them, the Italian and Swiss tourists will be discharged Tuesday after they have fully recovered.
However, four British tourists are to remain in hospital following surgery on their legs broken bones.
Bangkok Airways flight PG266 hit an out-of-service air traffic control tower, converted into a fire station, killing a pilot and injured 41 passengers.
The aircraft, en route from Krabi to Samui airport in the popular resort island of Samui in Surat Thani, carried 68 passengers and four crew members. (TNA)
