george Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Anti-terrorism drill conducted at Suvarnabhumi Airport BANGKOK: -- Thailand conducted a counter terrorism drill at its new international airport in Bangkok, the Suvarnabhumi Airport, Tuesday evening. Caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra led members of the government policy and command committee on tackling transnatonal terrorism, as well as members of the Thai cabinet and foreign envoys to observe the drill, operated by Thailand's counter transnational terrorism centre. The drill, including a speical mission to rescue hostages on board a hijacked plane or a passenger terminal, using real weapons and ammunition was part of the Thai kingdom's tightened security preparations for world royalties and distinguished guests during royal and state ceremonies marking the auspicious occasion of the 60th anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej's accession to the throne in June. It was also part of security measures prepared prior to the opening of the Suvarnabhumi Airport for commercial purposes later this year. About 1,200 security officers from both the Royal Thai Armed Forces and the Royal Thai Police, as well as civilian officials took part in the drill. --TNA 2006-05-30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdnvic Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Anti-terrorism drill conducted at Suvarnabhumi AirportThe drill, including a speical mission to rescue hostages on board a hijacked plane or a passenger terminal, using real weapons and ammunition That can't be good for the plane's interior, or it's ability to pressurize. cv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penzman Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Did they aim at the crowd this time? A journalist was killed recently at a military exercise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest endure Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Did they arrest Taksin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galong Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 Did they arrest Taksin? Let's face it, if someone wants to attack an airport here or anywhere it would be relatively easy. The security guards aren't exactly rocket scientists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chang_paarp Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 We need photos of the "duck and cover" being practiced. Of course ST could treaten to sue the terrorists to make them give up. Was there a line of lawyers present? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumonster Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 I wonder if mr't' trusted them enough to use air farce one as the practise vehicle ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jai Dee Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 PM Thaksin observes the terrorism drill at Suvarnabhumi airport Caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra observed the terrorism drill conducted at Suvarnabhumi airport as well as security measures prepared prior to the opening of the airport in September. Around 16.00 hrs yesterday, caretaker premier Thaksin visited the new airport to observe the drill conducted by Thailand's counter transnational terrorism centre together with Royal Thai Air force and related agencies. Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 31 May 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvk1951 Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 PM Thaksin observes the terrorism drill at Suvarnabhumi airport Caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra observed the terrorism drill conducted at Suvarnabhumi airport as well as security measures prepared prior to the opening of the airport in September. Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 31 May 2006 OK, so the month of opening is September and the year is........ errr, emmm..................2 mumble mumble mumble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astral Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 BANGKOK: -- Thailand conducted a counter terrorism drill at its new international airport in Bangkok, the Suvarnabhumi Airport, Tuesday evening. The drill, including a speical mission to rescue hostages on board a hijacked plane or a passenger terminal, using real weapons and ammunition was part of the Thai kingdom's tightened security preparations for world royalties and distinguished guests during royal and state ceremonies marking the auspicious occasion of the 60th anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej's accession to the throne in June. If this is a prelude to the celebrations in June, shouldn't they have practiced at Don Muang, so they know the real layout of the land? The new airport will not be open then. TIT I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veteran Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 TIT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markuk Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 BANGKOK: -- Thailand conducted a counter terrorism drill at its new international airport in Bangkok, the Suvarnabhumi Airport, Tuesday evening. The drill, including a speical mission to rescue hostages on board a hijacked plane or a passenger terminal, using real weapons and ammunition was part of the Thai kingdom's tightened security preparations for world royalties and distinguished guests during royal and state ceremonies marking the auspicious occasion of the 60th anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej's accession to the throne in June. If this is a prelude to the celebrations in June, shouldn't they have practiced at Don Muang, so they know the real layout of the land? The new airport will not be open then. TIT I guess. well maybe all of the dignataries will be flying in through the new airport rather than Don Muang - if thats the case they have just let the cat out of the bag so to speak!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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