Pramote dismissed news reports that the Fourth Army Region chief had ordered the automatic destruction of any drone flying in the region. Drones could still be used for aerial photography anywhere in the South not deemed sensitive to safety and security, he said. The first approach would involve advance prevention through human patrols looking for drones in prohibited areas, and would include timely action to impound any drones so discovered. It would be a good idea to also get the exact number of registered drone owners in each province, he added. Most drones registered so far with his office are used by media outlets and state offices, he said.

Source: The Nation Bangkok May 17, 2018 18:56 UTC