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Bangkok Post
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EXPLAINED: Jet blues in udon thani | Vintage Vibes

Aircraft like this F-16 generate tremendous sound, leading to noise pollution in residential areas.  Tawatchai Kemgumnerd

In September, locals living in the vicinity of the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF)'s airbase in Udon Thani lodged a petition with the House committee on foreign affairs about the noise pollution which aircraft in the area produce.

The airbase, under RTAF's 23rd air wing, is used as a training ground by Thai and Singaporean fighter jet pilots and as transport station for civilian airlines.

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