Ten species flagged as birdstrike threat to flights in ThailandPainted storks at Suvarnabhumi airport, on the outskirts of Bangkok. (Photo: Bangkok Post)Ten species of bird have been flagged as a growing threat to aviation safety in Thailand, with 6,118 birdstrikes reported nationwide over the past five years, causing damage worth hundreds of millions of baht. Thailand’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAAT) has sounded the alarm over the mounting menace birdstrike poses to flight safety. CAAT said bird strikes often put aircraft out of service, disrupt flight schedules and trigger additional costs for passenger care and compensation. Against this backdrop, the aviation regulator has compiled detailed information on 10 bird species most commonly linked to risky encounters with aircraft.

Source: Bangkok Post February 17, 2026 11:52 UTC