The Royal Thai Air Force dispatched F-16 MLU fighter jets on an urgent mission to intercept and deter aircraft approaching the border area in Tak Province, to protect Thailand's airspace sovereignty.
On 8 Nov 2026 GMT+7, reports stated that the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) sent F-16 MLU fighter jets on an urgent mission to intercept and deter aircraft near the border area of Phop Phra District, Tak Province.
At 14:59 GMT+7, the Facebook pageRoyal Thai Air Forcestated, “Two F-16 MLU jets scrambled urgently to intercept and deter aircraft approaching the border area (QRA: Quick Reaction Alert) near Phop Phra District, Tak Province.” They added, “We ask everyone to trust the RTAF’s operations to protect Thailand's airspace sovereignty and the safety of our citizens.”
Information from the Royal Thai Air Force Facebook page