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  • Thailand NewsThai police to manage new year traffic with drones

    Thai police to manage new year traffic with drones

    Real-time traffic management is a priority for the Police Region 2 during the new year festive period, utilising drone technology to monitor and address traffic issues. The focus is on two major routes connecting to the northeastern region, with measures including vehicle dispersal and law enforcement to reduce accidents. Within the CCTV operations control room of Police Region 2, Yingyot…

  • Thailand NewsThailand drones on: Flying tech to lift farmers’ fortunes

    Thailand drones on: Flying tech to lift farmers’ fortunes

    Thailand is ready to support the effort to boost farmer access to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), or drones, to improve the management of the nation’s agricultural land, Deputy Prime Minister and Digital Economy and Society Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong announced. Prasert made this commitment during a Senate meeting, responding to questions from Senator Premsak Piayura regarding the government’s strategies to enhance…

  • Crime NewsDrone harassment leaves Ban Pakraton couple in fear and distress

    Drone harassment leaves Ban Pakraton couple in fear and distress

    A couple from Ban Pakraton in Lan Sak district, Uthai Thani province, expressed distress after encountering a mysterious drone repeatedly flying around their house and facing vandalism. They sought media help as the police dismissed their concerns due to a lack of evidence. Phraphan, a 44 year old man, and his wife, 39 year old Kanokrat, reported ongoing distress from…

  • Thailand NewsDrone remote explodes mid-flight, narrowly misses operator’s face

    Drone remote explodes mid-flight, narrowly misses operator’s face

    A TikTok user experienced a terrifying moment when his drone remote short-circuited and exploded in his face. The incident occurred yesterday when the user, a drone operator for agricultural purposes, was spraying pesticide over a rice field. “I haven’t even covered 10 rai yet.” The clip showed the drone in operation, and the remote suddenly emitted smoke. The user quickly…

  • Thailand NewsTeenage Thai drone racer Milk clinches third world title

    Teenage Thai drone racer Milk clinches third world title

    In an impressive display of talent and determination, Waranya Wannaphong, affectionately known as “Milk” in the drone racing world, once again soared to victory, securing her third-world drone racing championship title. This remarkable achievement has not only brought honour to her native Thailand but has solidified her status as a formidable competitor in the international drone racing arena. Recognized by…

  • World NewsRussian defence ministry’s flight schedules “drone-ed” due to Ukraine attack

    Russian defence ministry’s flight schedules “drone-ed” due to Ukraine attack

    The Russian defence ministry announced that it faced a drone attack originating from Ukraine, causing a temporary disruption in flight schedules at Vnukovo International Airport in Moscow. The attack took place yesterday, involving about five drones and extended to surrounding territories as well. The defence authorities have clarified that all involved drones were shot down successfully, causing no harm to civilians…

  • Thailand NewsThailand trials medical drone deliveries across sea to remote island

    Thailand trials medical drone deliveries across sea to remote island

    A groundbreaking trial in South Thailand‘s Satun province saw a drone successfully deliver medicine across a 12-kilometre sea route to a hospital on the island of Koh Puyu. The Public Health Ministry’s research committee conducted the trial in collaboration with a team of developers from Singapore, Skyports, and Gp Capt Anukoon Onchan-om, a student from the National Defence College. During…