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Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand prepares to call Thai Vietjet to explain within 7 days for refusing to board a disabled person on a plane.

Bangkok: "Sorawut" received a letter of complaint about Thai Vietjet refusing to board a disabled group of people on a plane and assigned the Civil Service Commission to call Thai Vietjet to explain, giving a deadline of 7 days. If there is no progress, consideration will be given to renewing the flight license. Mr. Sorawut Nueangchamnong, Secretary to the Minister of Transport, revealed that today (28 Feb.) he has received a letter of complaint about Thai Vietjet airline refusing to board a disabled group of people on a plane. Ready to assign the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) to call Thai Vietjet Airlines to come and explain. Details within 7 days, ready to find solutions. and improve services to disabled groups and the general public equally. And after that, a meeting will be arranged to find further conclusions. But if Thai Vietjet continues to ignore the incident Will continue to consider the matter of renewing the aviation business license. 'If there is no progress in sending this warning letter within one week and if you remain silent, the matter will be taken to the utmost. The Ministry of Transport is ready to take care of people in every sector. But I would like to take a moment to wait for a response from Thai Vietjet Airlines first,' Mr. Sorawut said. At the same time, he also urged all airlines to review laws, rules, regulations or other orders related to air travel for passengers with disabilities to be in line with the Act on the Promotion and Development of the Quality of Life of Persons with Disabilities B.E. 2007 and International Civil Aviation Organization standards (International Civil Aviation Organization: ICAO), especially the issue of refusing to transport disabled passengers. Previously, according to the law, all airlines must not deny service to passengers. Except in cases where there is a safety risk. According to the policy of Mr. Suriya Therefore, Rungruangkit Minister of Transport that has given importance to every voice of the people, whether they are the general pu blic or the disabled group The Ministry of Transport cares about every problem of people in every sector. and ready to solve problems, improve and develop the transportation system in every dimension In order to have convenience and safety Able to provide services to everyone equally Source: Thai News Agency