Thai Airways fumigating its planesAn employee of Thai Airways International sprays disinfectant aboard a plane, during a demonstration of the airline's sanitary measures to help curb the spread of the novel coronavirus. (Photo by Varuth Hirunyatheb)Thai Airways International has intensified hygiene measures aboard its aircraft to combat the spread of the new coronavirus, including the fumigation of planes arriving from China and other risk areas. THAI president Sumeth Damrongchaitham arranged a demonstration of the sanitary measures for reporters at the national airline's hangar at Suvarnabhumi airport in Samut Prakan province on Tuesday. All planes arriving from China and other risk area were sprayed with disinfectant for 15 minutes after the last crew member leaves. Staff also clean places that passengers regularly touch, including seats and seat pockets and the insides of cabinets.

Source: Bangkok Post January 28, 2020 10:07 UTC