Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS), the operator of the Skytrain, yesterday apologised to a foreign passenger who claimed he was attacked by a security guard for breaching a rule banning gas-filled balloons on the rail system.

The apology followed the filing of police complaints by both sides in the March 16 altercation at Prompong Station.

"We have already removed the guard[s] who were involved from the BTS system," BTS executive Anat Arbhabhirama said yesterday.

He added that negligent officials - who he said were the source of the passenger's dissatisfaction - would also face a disciplinary probe and harsh disciplinary action.

• Published: 13/01/2012 at 12:00 AM
• Newspaper section: News Bangkok Post
  

An airport security officer allegedly assaulted by a high-ranking customs officer at Suvarnabhumi airport is worried about his safety and career.

Sirichai Maichum, 32, a security officer at Suvarnabhumi airport, left, points to his left ear thatwas injured after hewas assaulted on Wednesday. SOMCHAI POOMLARD

Sirichai Maichum, 32, who suffered an ear injury in the assault, said the attack shocked him and made him wonder whether he can carry on working at the airport.