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A mysterious aircraft spotted flying over Kanchanaburi province on Monday caused alarm among local residents, prompting swift clarification from the Thai military.

 

The unidentified flying object, which led to widespread speculation and concern on social media, was confirmed to be an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operated by Thailand’s own Armed Forces.

 

A military source confirmed that the UAV in question belongs to the Royal Thai Armed Forces’ Department of Military Mapping. The specific model identified was the VTOL SUD 60, a vertical take-off and landing drone.

 


The aircraft was conducting an authorised aerial mapping operation in Sangkhla Buri District, part of a mission to capture 2D and 3D topographical imagery for cartographic and terrain analysis purposes. The operation was scheduled to take place between 08:00 and 18:00 hrs.


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The VTOL SUD 60 is designed to operate in remote areas without the need for a runway, making it ideal for such missions. The military strongly emphasised that the UAV was not of foreign origin and had no connection to neighbouring countries.

 

Authorities are urging the public not to be alarmed, and to refrain from spreading misinformation regarding aerial activities carried out by official agencies.

 

 

image.png  Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-05-07.

 

 

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