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Due to the earthquake in Indonesia that resulted in destruction and loss in many areas in Southern Thailand, Thai Airways International has
provided natural disaster support by transporting doctors and nurses as well as medical equipment to
Phuket.
Mr. Kanok Abhiradee, THAI’s President, said that due to the natural disaster in the Southern Thailand, today
THAI transported more of the relief team to Phuket that included doctors and nurses as well as medical equipment to be used in disaster relief. The relief team departed Bangkok on flight TG201 and TG921 at
07.00 and 08.00 hours respectively and arrived in Phuket at 08.20 and 09.20 hours respectively. Furthermore, THAI also flew members of “FAST” (Family Assistance &
Support Team) to assist passengers waiting for flights at Phuket International Airport and at THAI’s office in
Phuket.
In addition, THAI and its Crisis Management & Operations Centre (CMOC) have arranged a relief centre at its Head Office to receive support such as consumer products
and first-aid kits as well as to encourage THAI employees to donate blood at the Red Cross. Interested persons may call
(66) (0) 2545 3181.
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