Air Force Scrambles F-16 Jets Over Border Air Threat

The Royal Thai Air Force scrambled two armed F-16 MLU fighter jets on Sunday afternoon after radar detected an unidentified aircraft flying near Thailand’s western border line. The jets launched as a Quick Reaction Alert from Phop Phra district in Tak province, aimed at protecting Thai sovereign airspace and preventing any potential incursion. Officials said the mission was intended to deter foreign aircraft and help keep local village areas safe. The alert followed a scheduled border patrol in Mae Sot a week earlier, underscoring ongoing surveillance in the region. Commanders stressed the defensive posture is maintained 24/7.