Thailand airports ban lanterns and drones for Loy Krathong
People near Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phuket and Hat Yai airports are being told not to release lanterns, fireworks or balloons, or fly drones, during Loy Krathong from Nov 23-25. Drone flights are banned within 9km of the airports without prior permission, and offenders who endanger aircraft face penalties including prison terms and fines of 600,000-800,000 baht, Airports of Thailand said. Flights at Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai have been adjusted, and passengers are advised to allow 2-3 extra hours to reach the airport and check flight status with their airline.
What this means for you
- Passengers flying via Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phuket or Hat Yai face changed flight schedules from Nov 23-25.
- At Chiang Mai, 62 flights are cancelled, 90 rescheduled and 57 special flights added; at Chiang Rai, 56 flights are rescheduled.
- Allow an extra 2-3 hours to reach the airport and check your flight status with your airline before departure.
Sources
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