The flying of drones will be prohibited over or near the royal cremation site during the ceremony at Sanam Luang next month.
Chula Sukmanop, director-general of the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT), announced the prohibition under the provisions of the Aviation Act (1954).
Drone users are prohibited from flying their craft near the Grand Palace, the royal cremation site at Sanam Luang and surrounding areas within a 19km radius, to ensure security during the ceremony from Oct 25-29
Violators are liable to a maximum sentence of one year in jail and/or a fine of 40,000 baht.
Drones granted specific permission to be flown during the ceremony to capture aerial views are exempted.
