Thai Associations, CAAT, DEPA, TCEB & Many More Support DronTech Asia 2024 Launch

GML Exhibition (Thailand) Co Ltd, the organiser of DronTech Asia 2024 held a press conference on July 4, attended by over 40 members of the media as well as several key players in the drone and related tech industries.

Of note was the attendance of DronTech Asia supporters and press conference speakers from the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT), the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA), World UAV Federation and RV Connex Co Ltd. 

(GML Exhibition (Thailand) Co Ltd Chairman Manu Leopairote making his opening speech during the press conference.)

Moderated by Dr Karndee Leopairote, the press conference kicked off with an opening speech by GML Exhibition Chairman Manu Leopariote on the importance of commercial drone applications today and their impact on Thailand.

The press conference continued with DEPA Executive Vice-President Dr Preesan Rakwatin showcasing the agency’s One Tambon, One Digital (Drone Jai) Project, which has strong correlations and promotions of drones used in agriculture to enhance farmers’ skills and generate economic value.

(DEPA Executive Vice-President (Digital Transformation Promotion Unit) Dr Preesan Rakwatin presenting DEPA’s One Tambon, One Digital (Drone Jai) Project.)

CAAT Unmanned Aircraft Standards Department Manager Chatchai Puntragul continued the conference discussion on future drone applications for Thailand and regulations, including certification and pilot licensing.

The press conference concluded with a panel discussion led by Dr Leopairote, who rejoined Dr Rakwatin, Puntragul and joined by Air Marshall Kittithat Pacharoen and Norawit Thanapura.

Several topics were discussed, including cooperation in making Thailand a centre for drones.

(Unmanned Aircraft Standards Department (UAS), Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) Manager Chatchai Puntragul discussing future drone applications for Thailand and regulations, including certification and pilot licensing.)

DronTech Asia 2024, the first international drone exhibition and conference in Asia, will take place on November 25–27 at the Impact Exhibition and Convention Centre in Bangkok.

GML Exhibition stated that the excitement and interest from the press conference will further “create new opportunities for local and international drone-related companies, facilitating connections with end users, system integrators, and business influencers”.-shp/adj/ar (Pix:GML)

(The panellists discussed the topic of cooperation in making Thailand a centre for drones.)

Watch the video showcased during the press conference here.