Sihasak Urges Chinese Ambassador to Clarify Airport Incident

Matichon•Politics•2d ago

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Deputy Prime Minister Sihasak Phuangketkaew called on the Chinese Ambassador to Thailand to help clarify a disturbance caused by Chinese fans at Suvarnabhumi Airport.

•Suvarnabhumi Airport denied boarding to 22 Chinese fans who caused a disturbance and violated security measures.
•The incident led to flight delays and reports of inappropriate behavior by Thai airport staff.
•Sihasak Phuangketkaew stated it is the Chinese Ambassador's duty to promote understanding and not only protect Chinese interests.

Overview

•22 Chinese fans of a Chinese artist were denied boarding at Suvarnabhumi Airport after entering a passenger lounge without authorization and causing a disturbance.
•Suvarnabhumi Airport officials denied the fans boarding because they refused to cooperate with ticket inspections and failed to follow security measures and airline regulations.
•The actions of the Chinese fans resulted in flight delays.
•On August 5, at 09:55, Sihasak Phuangketkaew provided an interview at the Government House regarding the incident.
•Sihasak Phuangketkaew mentioned that the Ministry of Transport is the primary body to be questioned regarding the airport operations.
•Sihasak Phuangketkaew urged the Chinese Ambassador to Thailand to issue a clarification as this is a sensitive issue and has occurred multiple times.
•Sihasak Phuangketkaew emphasized that the Chinese Ambassador must promote international relations and mutual understanding between people rather than only protecting Chinese interests.
•Sihasak Phuangketkaew noted that Thai ambassadors in China must also maintain good international relations.

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Key Quotes

Sihasak Phuangketkaew

"Therefore, the Ambassador's various statements must take into account their duties, not add to these trends."

ดังนั้นการแถลงต่างๆ ของท่านทูตเอง จะต้องคำนึงถึงหน้าที่ของท่านด้วย ไม่ใช่ไปเพิ่มเติมในกระแสเหล่านี้

Key Entities

Person

Sihasak Phuangketkaew(สีหศักดิ์ พวงเกตุแก้ว)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Chinese Ambassador to Thailand(เอกอัครราชทูตจีนประจำประเทศไทย)ℹ️

The official whom Sihasak Phuangketkaew urged to clarify the situation and promote understanding between people.

Place

Suvarnabhumi Airport(ท่าอากาศยานสุวรรณภูมิ)ℹ️

The location where Chinese fans caused a disturbance and were denied boarding.

Government House(ทำเนียบรัฐบาล)ℹ️

The location where Sihasak Phuangketkaew gave an interview on August 5.

Organization

Ministry of Transport(กระทรวงคมนาคม)ℹ️

The ministry that Sihasak Phuangketkaew identified as the primary body to be questioned about the incident.