Residents of Nakhon Ratchasima are deeply alarmed after mysterious drones appeared over Phimai and Huai Thalaeng districts for two consecutive days, raising fears of potential attacks in the area.
On 17 Dec 2025 GMT+7, reporters learned that security officials in Phimai District, Nakhon Ratchasima, have deployed additional personnel including village heads, community leaders, and volunteer forces to intensify monitoring of entry and exit points. They are strictly enforcing anti-drone tactics and conducting urgent investigations into suspicious individuals, with a firm commitment to applying the law against those threatening national security.
This heightened alert comes amid ongoing intense clashes along the Thai-Cambodian border. One weapon Cambodia reportedly uses in response is the kamikaze drone, a hybrid of reconnaissance drone and guided missile capable of loitering over target zones or nearby areas for extended periods. These drones await target detection or attack authorization from operators, presenting a new kind of risk that Thai military and civilians now face.
Specifically, in Phimai and Huai Thalaeng districts, locals have observed unmanned aerial vehicles or drones flying repeatedly in the sky for two consecutive days. Residents are fearful for their safety and worry that an attack might occur in the area.