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RARE PHOTOS: Drones fly medicine 12km to island hospital | Vintage Vibes

The 17-kilogramme drone of Skyports Swoop Aero delivers medicine to a remote hospital in Satun yesterday. The project was initiated by the Public Health Ministry to provide more accessible medical services to the public. (Photo: Public Health Ministry)

The Public Health Ministry successfully used drones to fly a 12-kilometre journey across the sea to deliver medicine to a hospital on Koh Puyu in Satun province.

On Friday, Dr Sophon Mekthon, assistant to the public health minister, and Dr Nutthapong Wongwiwat, deputy director-general of the Department of Medical Services, held a press briefing to reveal the results of a drone trial for medicine delivery in Satun.

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