Berlin: Officials say a plane being used by Thailand’s Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn has been impounded in Germany as part of a long-running battle over payments for a building project in Thailand.
Munich airport spokesman Robert Wilhelm said on Wednesday that the Boeing 737 ‘Royal Flight’ was seized on a court order, and is now immobilised and sealed at the airport.
A spokesman for the bankruptcy administrator of German construction firm Walter Bau AG says the plane was seized on Tuesday because of the Thai government’s refusal to pay USD 42 million it owes the company.
Alexander Goerbing said the Thai government owes the builder the money because of a contract agreed more than 20 years ago. (AP)
Pakistan to export mangoes to US
Islamabad: Pakistan will export a consignment of high quality mangoes to the US after trying for a long time to tap into the American fruit market, officials said.
The Pakistan Horticulture Development and Export Company (PHDEC) with support from the ministry of commerce has made all arrangements to send the shipment of Pakistani mangoes to the US by the end of July, the Online news agency reported.
The first consignment would be sent July 27. It would comprise the Chaunsa variety of the fruit. Approximately 1200 kg will be sent.
Last year also, the company had made arrangements to send mangoes to US, but it could not materialise. However, this year it has fully ensured that there are no hurdles, said a statement. (IANS)