webfact Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Thai man flying drone at Don Mueang will pop in to see police by Friday Picture: INN A man suspected of flying a drone near Don Mueang airport has told police he is busy but will answer their summons by Friday. INN news reported he was currently in contact with civil aviation authorities facing their investigators. The man had flown a drone in the area of the Royal Thai Air Force that is close to the main Don Mueang Airport used by travelers. Surachet Banthit the chief of Don Mueang police said a summons had been issued and the suspect had called to say he would be in by October 20th to face charges. It is understood he faces charges of flying a drone and contravening the official secrets' acts. He could be jailed for a year and fined 40,000 baht or both. Source: INN -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2017-10-18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canopus1969 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 That is very decent of him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 2 minutes ago, canopus1969 said: That is very decent of him Yes, indeed, maybe the cops will send a car for him to save him having to drive himself. Perhaps even treat him to lunch at the canteen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaiwrath Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 39 minutes ago, webfact said: He could be jailed for a year and fined 40,000 baht or both. Or, most probably, photographed giving the policeman a Wai, to accompany his 500 baht fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 So suspect telling police what THEY are going to do,God forbid the Police have to get off their @rses and go and get him,or is contravening the official secrets' acts,not serious enough offence. regards worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 44 minutes ago, canopus1969 said: That is very decent of him This subject also needs serious reform to gain strong absolute respect for the law of the land and serious respect for the process of the law. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Just another day in the drama of the application of Thai law (or lack thereof) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadbury Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 1 hour ago, ratcatcher said: Yes, indeed, maybe the cops will send a car for him to save him having to drive himself. Perhaps even treat him to lunch at the canteen? Yes, maybe a pick up time has been arranged for Friday. Perhaps the Don Mueang police are very community minded and do not wish to inconvenience him, especially when he is busy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quadperfect Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Just the beginning to these kind of storys. But really he called to tell the police he was buissy. Got to love thai justice. I think this is the 3rd story today making me wonder why i bother with the news in thailand. It just makes me cinical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 3 hours ago, Thaiwrath said: Or, most probably, photographed giving the policeman a Wai, to accompany his 500 baht fine. Perhaps Friday is the best day to get the whole / biggest RTP line up for the photo op. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 So who identified the 'flier' in the first place and why was he not arrested then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 "can't stop by today, my drone is sick." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulWater Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Obviously can't attend immediately as he has a flight booked to Dubai the day beforeSent from my SM-J710F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonmarleesco Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 5 hours ago, webfact said: He could be jailed for a year and fined 40,000 baht or both. Or he could still be prevaricating over turning up. What a farce Thai law enforcement is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubby johnson Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Friday? Sorry, I normally wash my hair on Fridays. How about ehm ... Sat- ... No, Saturday is caffeine enema day. It usually takes me 3 hours to cleanse my colon and I have an aerobics class in the afternoon. How about I drop by on Sunday after lunch for a friendly chat, a wai and a 500 baht fine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryofcrete Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 1 hour ago, SoulWater said: Obviously can't attend immediately as he has a flight booked to Dubai the day before Sent from my SM-J710F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Well if that is the case he will not be back ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 7 hours ago, webfact said: Thai man flying drone at Don Mueang will pop in to see police by Friday ....................maybe ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer90210 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Thanks to such idiots worldwide, the responsible drone pilots are hassled more and more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Triangle Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Was it yesterday that a commercial plane, in Canada I believe, hit a drone due to some numbskull flying in the no go zone of an airport, are these people morons ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grusa Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 54 minutes ago, Golden Triangle said: Was it yesterday that a commercial plane, in Canada I believe, hit a drone due to some numbskull flying in the no go zone of an airport, are these people morons ? Yes. But so are the regulators here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gandalf12 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 This sums up why there is so much crime in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike324 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 I remember some 15 years go there is a RC airplane flying field just 3-4 km away from don muang airport. I was always amazed that it was allow to operate, this was one of the popular rc airplane flying fields in bangkok and was pretty crowded on weekends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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