The AOT CEO revealed that Mae Fah Luang Airport is still open despite the water around it, but they will try to keep the airport open for as long as possible to provide relief supplies to the people.
Masses of water from the Kok River flow into Mae Fah Luang Airport, Chiang Rai Province. The large volume continues to flow very fast. As a result, the airport had to cut off electricity due to fears that the flood would affect the electrical cabinets. Large vehicles have already begun transporting passengers from the airport to Big C 2 shopping mall.
The latest revelation from Mr. Kirati Kijmanawat, AOT President, revealed that Mae Fah Luang Airport is still open for service to be an option for passengers and to bring relief supplies to help people affected by the flood. As for the water surrounding the airport, we have coordinated with the military to bring trucks to help transport passengers in and out of the airport. Now I am commanding Mae Fah Luang Airport and trying to fight to keep the airport open fo
r as long as possible. I have coordinated with the Royal Irrigation Department and water agencies. I know that the water will be at this level for a while. The airport authorities have tried to pump out the water to alleviate the situation. As for the power outage, it is only partial, but the airport uses generators. The cancellation of flights depends on each airline.
Source: Thai News Agency