"Big Kim," the Air Force Commander, declared that the Royal Thai Air Force is fully prepared to carry out missions at 100% capacity to manage the border situation. He urged the public not to worry, noting ongoing training and force preparation for crises, and emphasized that ammunition and equipment are ready.
29 Jun 2026 GMT+7 Air Chief Marshal Sek San Kantha, Commander of the Royal Thai Air Force (Air Force Commander). He gave an interview affirming the Air Force's readiness to respond to the situation along the border. He stated, that the Air Force is fully prepared to perform its missions at 100% capacity and urged the public to have confidence and not to worry. This readiness has been an ongoing effort by the Air Force. Furthermore, they have intensified training and force preparation to build familiarity with operations as routine. In the event of a crisis, they can immediately execute operations according to the planned procedures.
"The Air Force is 100% ready, no need to worry. We constantly maintain readiness and have increased intensity so that when a real situation arises, we can operate as planned. I ask the public not to be concerned," he said.
When asked about the Air Force's budget sufficiency, the Commander stated that operations follow the budget allocated by the government. Regarding the readiness of ammunition and equipment, Air Chief Marshal Sek San Kantha firmly replied, "Certainly," confirming that the Air Force is prepared to carry out missions if an emergency occurs. ."