30 Air Force planes relocated from Don Mueang
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Thirty Air Force aircraft based in Don Mueang airport's military terminal have been relocated to three airbases U Tapao naval base in Chon Buri, Wing 41 in Chiang Mai and Wing 1 in Nakhon Ratchasima.
Ten other Air Force aircraft remain at Don Muang airport for possible rescue and receovery missions but are readied for emergency relocation at a three hours' notice, said Air Force spokesman Air Vice Marshall Monthol Satchukorn.
Weaponries and explosives have been relocated to depots outside Bangkok and equipment needed in landing are moved one metre further up.
Air Force military police are now handling civil affairs inside the airport compound and will supervise evacuation if or when needed.
The Nation
