Bangkok: The Commissioner General of Police has underscored the importance of measures to prevent threats from drones, focusing on enhanced airspace monitoring and urging public vigilance. The police are calling for public cooperation in observing, recording evidence, and reporting any suspicious drone activity.
According to Thai News Agency, Pol. Lt. Gen. Yingyot Thepjamnong, Assistant Commissioner-General and spokesperson for the Royal Thai Police, disclosed that a meeting was held under the chairmanship of Pol. Gen. Kittirat Panpetch. The meeting focused on strategies to mitigate threats posed by unmanned aerial vehicles, particularly around critical areas such as airports. The meeting, attended by Pol. Gen. Samran Nualma and other officials, took place at the Royal Thai Police Operations Center.
Between December 20-23, 2025, police received multiple reports of drone sightings near Suvarnabhumi Airport, though investigations with specialized equipment did not confirm their presence. Surveillance operations continue around the clock, with heightened monitoring around Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports.
The Commissioner General emphasized a comprehensive strategy involving prevention, investigation, and security. Utilizing the "Observe-Screen-Report" model, patrol officers will screen and report suspicious objects using an application, which will facilitate coordination with the Metropolitan Police Drone Center. This center will deploy rapid response teams for interception. Additionally, data integration from the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission and the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand will help categorize drones.
A spokesperson for the Royal Thai Police urged public cooperation, providing guidelines to distinguish drones from other objects. The public is encouraged to use the "Flightradar24" application for aircraft monitoring and to report any suspicious drones near high-risk areas or flight paths via the 191 hotline or the Metropolitan Drone Center.