No transport stoppages

Meanwhile, Land Transport Federation of Thailand president Yoo Chienyuenyongpong and secretary-general Thongyu Khongkant said at a press conference that the federation was ready to file for damages in the event of any further work stoppages at Bangkok Port, which is run by the PAT.

The federation is already proceeding with a claim for Bt300 million in damages from the previous port stoppage from September 3-5.

Yoo and Thongyu said they would file a complaint with the Administrative Court seeking an injunction to prevent any possible strike action by PAT workers.

They also urged the Thai National Shippers Council, the Federation of Thai Industries and the Thai Chamber of Commerce to stand up against the PAT labour union's move to associate itself with politics and cause immense damage to the economy.

PAT governor Sunida Sakulratana said Bangkok Port was operating as normal yesterday, but shippers had been advised to complete their shipments more quickly than is customary due to some PAT staff leaving their posts at noon to attend a general assembly.