Unauthorized Myanmar Aviation Over Border Limits Not Regarded as Violation
Title: Myanmar Jet Incident Near Thai Border: A Close Call
In a causing-quite-a-stir moment, locals in Kanchanaburi's Muang district caught a sight they never expected—two F-16 jets tearing through the skies over their neighborhood on Tuesday afternoon. The unexpected flyby sent shivers down spines, but it seems the alarm was short-lived.
Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai confirmed that a Myanmar fighter jet flying close to the Kanchanaburi border on Tuesday didn't officially enter Thai airspace. On Wednesday, Mr. Phumtham clarified that the aircraft merely flew close to the border, acknowledging it can happen during military flight operations.
In a rather unfazed manner, he dismissed the incident as a minor glitch, adding that the jet retreated after the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) informed Myanmar authorities. The incident occurred near the critical Sangkhla Buri district along the Thai-Myanmar border, where military drills have seen a surge due to ongoing clashes in Myanmar's Dawei township.
But fear not, folks! According to our sources, there have been no reports of actual cross-border attacks or confrontations. The Thai military has been on high alert, monitoring the situation meticulously to ensure stability. While some aerial activities, such as the deployment of a VTOL SUD 60 drone by the Royal Thai Survey Department, are part of authorized missions unrelated to the Myanmar situation, rest assured—this isn't a dig at our neighbors to the west.
This dueling dance between our neighboring forces near the border is not unprecedented; it's just one of those things that can happen. The Myanmar K-8 bomber that caused a stir near Ban phu Nam Ron Border Pass in tambon Ban Kao was likely just exercising its flight muscles. Keep calm, and carry on!
- The Myanmar jet that caused a stir near Ban phu Nam Ron Border Pass in tambon Ban Kao was probably just performing routine flight exercises, similar to the incident near the Sangkhla Buri district.
- Despite the ongoing military drills along the Thai-Myanmar border, there have been no confirmed reports of cross-border attacks or confrontations.
- The aerospace industry, including the Royal Thai Survey Department, is carrying out authorized missions, such as deploying VTOL SUD 60 drones, which are unrelated to the tensions with Myanmar.
- The Finance industry in both Thailand and Myanmar might experience fluctuations due to the increased military activity and political instability in Myanmar's Dawei township.
