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The Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) of Thailand in coordination with the National Telecommunications Company (NT) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) implemented an initiative to promote the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) in air transport and delivery. According to the Bangkok Post, speaking at the launching ceremony of the event New era of delivery by drone on October 29 in Bangkok, the Minister of Transport download Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said drones are becoming the new backbone of the logistics industry, helping to deliver parcels, medicine and essential goods faster, especially in remote areas. He affirmed that drone technology will contribute to building a smart transportation ecosystem, cutting costs, improving quality of life and promoting sustainable growth, on a transparent and safe basis. Minister Phiphat emphasized that this partnership is a milestone in modernizing the Thai air transport system, bringing together the participation of the public and private sectors to establish standards for safe, transparent and beneficial use of drones in healthcare, logistics, agriculture and public services. However, he noted that technology development needs to go hand in hand with clear and updated regulations to ensure safety and accountability. The Thai Ministry of Transport has asked CAAT to issue safety and security standards before allowing commercial drone operations in public spaces, to prevent illegal activities, such as drug trafficking. For his part, DES Minister Chaichanok Chidchob assessed that this cooperative initiative demonstrates the integration between digital infrastructure and transportation, paving the way for the smart mobility model. He said NT has developed a Drone Traffic Management (UTM) platform and a 700 MHz communication network to monitor drones in real time. See moreSee moreSee more
