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Published on September 29, 2007

To this end, he expects greater cooperation from airlines, shops and related agencies in improving services.

On yesterday's first anniversary of the airport, Serirat said problems encountered in the first few months after opening had been solved. He also noted that he was ready to work with newly appointed Airports of Thailand (AOT) president Chana U-Sathaporn, who takes up his post on Monday.

Several AOT directors and executives were spotted yesterday at a religious ceremony marking the anniversary, including Tortrakul Yomnak and Kulya Pakakrong. However, chairman Saprang Kalayanamitr was nowhere to be seen.

Sombat named

The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand's board yesterday approved the appointment of Sombat Santijaree as the agency's new governor.

He received the highest score from the selection committee, and his name will be forwarded for Cabinet approval.

Sombat, a long-time employee of the state utility, is now a deputy governor for power generation. He will succeed Kraisri Karnasutra, whose term ends on November 11.

Glow cleans up

Glow Energy has hired specialists to assist the company in the clean-up of a diesel leak into Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate's discharge canal in Rayong.

The company said it had also initiated a cause analysis in order to learn how the leak occurred and prevent future such incidents.

"Glow reiterates that it takes very seriously its responsibility towards the local community and the environment. This is the first time such an incident has taken place, and the company regrets it."

A quantity of diesel leaked out on Thursday. In response, barricades were set up to prevent the fuel from reaching the Gulf of Thailand, and measures were taken to remove it from the canal, the company said.

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