10 Aug 69

The "Air Force" enumerated "PM Tintin" has not yet flown "F-16." The full implementation of safety procedures and aviation standards, especially health checks, air pressure conditioning room training, aircraft abstinence procedures, which require time to be carried out.

On Aug. 10, 69, the Air Force released a document explaining that, according to the news about the Air Force's invitation, Prime Minister Nintin Chan Wegul, who was a pilot, was flying with the F-16 fighter to gain hands-on experience and understand the capabilities of the Air Force.

The Air Force learns that on the August 14, 2026 visit of 1 Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Wing, the Prime Minister will not be flying an F-16 fighter because flying an Air Force fighter requires full safety and standard procedures, especially medical check-ups and medical readiness, Altitude Chamber training, as well as Ejection Training, which requires a period of operation.

With the period available before the visit on 14 August 2026, it is still insufficient to fully implement that process.

The Air Force decided that safety must be a top priority and that all procedures be up to the same standards as those used for Air Force pilots.

However, on this visit, the Prime Minister will be briefed on the situation and mission of the Air Force, including the capabilities and role of the F-16 fighter, as well as meet and talk and encourage the pilots, staff and corps of Flight 1, which will be a significant opportunity to acknowledge the mission, preparedness and operations of the force from direct experience.

The Air Force reiterates that the Prime Minister will have the opportunity to engage in future F-16 fighter flights, if appropriate, under strictly defined safety standards and training procedures, without the purpose of organizing flights or increasing flight hours as a special case, and will not take any action that unnecessarily increases the official burden or budget.

The Air Force sees that gaining hands-on operational experience allows security policy and decision makers to understand the capabilities, limitations, and availability of air power in an effective and situational manner.

The Air Force attaches the utmost importance to safety, professionalism and international standards, and all activities are conducted strictly under such principles.