Phuket International Airport recently completed safety checks on all escalators, following a disturbing accident at Don Mueang Airport. The General Manager of the Phuket branch of the Airports of Thailand (AoT Phuket), Monchai Tanode, confirmed that the airport’s 31 escalators and 27 elevators had been thoroughly inspected by certified technicians, and found to be safe for public use.
In an unfortunate incident on Thursday, a woman tragically lost her leg after falling on a moving walkway at Don Mueang Airport. Both Don Mueang and Phuket International Airport come under the AoT’s jurisdiction. Responding rapidly after the mishap, the AoT sought a “strict inspection” from the manufacturer of their escalators and elevators, The Phuket News reported.
Monchai further detailed that this special safety check was carried out outside the scheduled service…
