Preah Sihanouk Provincial Television, August 22. Cambodian Interior Minister Sar Sokha announced that drone flights would remain banned from August 20 in nine provinces, including provinces bordering Thailand, until further notice.
The report said the authorities acted for border security and social stability. It cited suspected drone surveillance and suspicious flights in border areas and said the Ministry of Interior instructed local authorities to enforce the ban and deal with violations under the law.
The affected provinces are Oddar Meanchey, Preah Vihear, Banteay Meanchey, Battambang, Pailin, Pursat, Koh Kong, Siem Reap and Kampong Thom. The Ministry of Interior had imposed a 15-day temporary ban earlier in August and decided to extend the restrictions.
The ministry described the ban as a precaution. Any change or lifting of the ban would depend on developments at the border and the government’s decisions.
Compiled by Preah Sihanouk Provincial Television.
