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Supreme Commander Joins F-16 Patrol Flight to Inspect Border Areas

Summary by Khaosod English
TAKHLI —Thailand’s top military commander flew aboard an F-16 fighter jet on Tuesday during a combat readiness inspection at Wing 4 in Nakhon Sawan province, as the Royal Thai Air Force reaffirmed its capability to defend the country and monitor border areas. At 09:00 on 19 May, Air Force Commander ACM Seksan Kanta welcomed Supreme Commander Gen. Songwit Noonpackdee to inspect the operational readiness of Wing 4 at Takhli air base. The visit inc…

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The Air Force Commander, accompanied by the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, dressed in pilot uniforms, tested the performance of F-16 aircraft and surveyed the western border.

The Supreme Commander of the Royal Thai Armed Forces, General Ukrit Boontanon, spoke after flying an F-16, experiencing firsthand the challenges of air combat. He expressed unwavering confidence in the Royal Thai Air Force's (RTAF) capabilities in protecting Thai airspace and pledged to proceed with the establishment of a Joint Commission (JCC) to coordinate efforts across all branches of the armed forces in addressing modern-day threats. At 12:…

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Khaosod English broke the news in Bangkok, Thailand on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
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