No flying objects within 8-km radius of Suvarnabhumi airport on Loy Krathong day

[Jonathan Fairfield]

No flying objects within 8-km radius of Suvarnabhumi airport on Loy Krathong day

BANGKOK:-- People living within 8-kilometre radius of Suvarnabhumi international airport were told not to fly balloons, hot-air lanterns or to set fireworks on Loy Krathong day or face legal actions.

The warning was issued Friday after a meeting of the 1st region provincial police, the 2nd artillery regiment of the Royal Guards, Aerothai and Samut Prakan provincial administration to discuss measures to prevent risks posed by fireworks, balloons, hot-air lanterns and laser beams on Loy Krathong day on Wednesday November 25.

Pamphlets will be distributed to people living within 8-km radius of Suvarnabhumi international airport informing them about the dangers posed to airborne aircraft from the flying objects and laser beams and about laws about aviation safety.

Mr Siroj Duangrat, director of Suvarnabhumi airport, said however that if any people really want to fly balloons or lanterns or to set fireworks must ask for permission seven days in advance with the Civil Aviation Department.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/no-flying-objects-within-8-km-radius-of-suvarnabhumi-airport-on-loy-krathong-day

-- Thai PBS 2015-11-21

[ChrisY1]

Good news....I'm sure all Thais will obey!

[NongKhaiKid]

Who will be measuring the exclusion zone, the organisers of the recent and now infamous half-marathon ?

[jaltsc]

"People living within 8-kilometre radius of Suvarnabhumi international airport were told not to fly balloons, hot-air lanterns or to set fireworks on Loy Krathong day or face legal actions."

The power of lau cau will trump any orders given to prevent stupid/irresponsible behaviors. And the above photo will probably be misinterpreted to be a new dance craze. I can see a few hundred intoxicated people lining up, crossing their arms, and starting to gyrate immediately after sending up their hot air lanterns .

Edited November 21, 2015 by jaltsc

[DM07]

...8 km's...because there will be no wind!

[BigBadGeordie]

Who will be measuring the exclusion zone, the organisers of the recent and now infamous half-marathon ?

Actually I think it will be the same people who measure places that are "close" to schools etc. for the acohol ban.

[Somtamnication]

The Flying Nuns will protest. Very anti-Christian rhetoric.

[zaphod reborn]

What's with that posed photo? Looks like power rangers or something equally ridiculous.

[jaywalker]

What's with that posed photo? Looks like power rangers or something equally ridiculous.

It's.....Gangnam Style!

[amja]

What's with that posed photo? Looks like power rangers or something equally ridiculous.

It's.....Gangnam Style!

I was going to suggest reunion of Village People!

Amja

[SABloke]

No flying objects within 8-km radius of Suvarnabhumi airport on Loy Krathong day

How will the planes land

[LannaGuy]

It's fun to stay at the y-m-c-a
It's fun to stay at the y-m-c-a

[SoilSpoil]

"Mr Siroj Duangrat, director of Suvarnabhumi airport, said however that if any people really want to fly balloons or lanterns or to set fireworks must ask for permission seven days in advance with the Civil Aviation Department"

The article states that this warning was issued on Friday, which is 6 days before Loy Kratong.

[angiolo]

No flying objects within 8-km radius of Suvarnabhumi airport on Loy Krathong day

How will the planes land

How about some Chinese lantern UFOs

[ginjag]

It should be 30 kilometers, and apply to all airports and Air force bases.

As mentioned--a strong wind towards airport 8 kilometers away and YOU HAVE A PROBLEM------stupid.

Near everyone at top level past and present has a bleeding tile loose, How they are taught to think --home and school---unbelievable.

[thaiduncankk]

A bit more dangerous than someone having a beer enjoying the festivities, but that ban seems more important ?