Southern Thailand Airports on High Alert for Heavy Rain, Airport Director Orders Enhanced Monitoring
AOT Director Pattarapong has ordered airports in 10 southern provinces to be on high alert for the impact of heavy rain, with enhanced monitoring in areas prone to flooding and runway disruptions.
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