Bangkok--Jan 25--Thai Airways
Suvarnabhumi Airport, a meeting of the Subcommittee on Managing and Development of Activities within Suvarnabhumi Airport was held and presided by Pol. Lt. Thaksin Shinawatra, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Committee, during which the Prime Minister made an announcement concerning the fire that broke out at THAI’s Catering Building on 18 January 2006. In addition, he stated progress on the recovery plan which is in place, with confidence that Suvarnabhmi Airport will be fully operational and open in time for the public.
ACM Narongsak Sangapong, THAI’s Executive Vice President, Special Projects Department, made a report to the subcommittee on the fire that occurred at THAI’s Catering Building, Suvarnabhumi Airport. With regards to investigation and recovery plan for THAI’s Catering Building following the fire on 18 January 2006, a total of 150 people have been interviewed and currently evidence is being collected, which will be complete by Wednesday, 25 January. Damage from the fire did not take up much area space. However, area that was affected by smoke reached an area of nearly the entire building. Currently, the company has completed its recovery plan, which has already begun by cleaning of the building conducted by a disaster recovery expert from Australia. In February 2006, parts of the building that have been damaged from the fire will be removed. In March - April 2006, new parts and equipment will be set up in the area concerned. It is anticipated that the Catering Building will be complete in May 2006. The entire plan will be complete in time for the opening of Suvarnabhumi Airport.
The cost on resulting damages is being estimated by the insurance company and those concerned are estimating the cost in recovery, with details to be provided in future. End.