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Security alert in Phuket: explosives found at the airport!
Security checks at Phuket Airport increased after explosives found; Suspects arrested. Travelers should allow more time.
Security alert in Phuket: explosives found at the airport!
In the last few days there has been... Phuket airport the security situation worsened dramatically. After the discovery of a motorcycle loaded with explosives on the airport grounds, controls were significantly tightened. Two suspects from Pattani province in southern Thailand were arrested on Tuesday. They confessed to planting several explosive devices in the region. While the background to the incidents is still unclear, the popular travel destination Phuket remains in the focus of the security forces.
Recent developments include not only the defusing of three more explosive devices - two on Patong Beach and one on Phromthep Cape, a popular viewing point - but also the airport's strong recommendation that travelers allow more time for security procedures. Before entering the terminal, security staff asks all passengers to follow instructions carefully.
Increased security measures
Due to the current situation, security measures at Phuket Airport have been increased. Travelers must be prepared for more intensive controls. This also includes motorcycles that have been parked at the airport for an unusually long time being taken to the police station. “Follow the instructions of security personnel,” says the official website Airport Authority, which also explains what safety precautions apply to passengers. These include, for example, strict quantity limits and special packaging requirements for liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs).
Security procedures require passengers to carry LAGs over 100ml in checked baggage and carry the remainder in a clear plastic bag with a maximum capacity of 1,000ml. Sharp objects and weapons must also be carried in checked baggage, while passengers must follow instructions during security checks such as wearing belts and shoes.
Advice for travelers
In addition to the increased screening, travelers are asked to check their personal belongings before leaving the security area. “It is advisable to pay attention to all safety precautions to ensure that everything runs smoothly,” warns the airport staff.
In light of recent incidents, the security situation in Phuket remains tense. Authorities are committed to doing everything they can to ensure the welfare of travelers and may take additional security measures if further threats are discovered. Rhenish travelers should therefore remain vigilant and pay attention to the latest information while enjoying the beauty of this impressive Thai island.