Bangkok Post
Drones unlock new opportunities
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AI and Robots Ventures Co (ARV), a subsidiary of PTT Exploration and Production Plc, says the government should consistently upgrade its regulations on unmanned aerial vehicles to remain up to date with the latest technology and services.
Key facts
- AI and Robots Ventures Co (ARV), a subsidiary of PTT Exploration and Production Plc, says the government should consistently upgrade its regulations on unmanned aerial vehicles to remain up to date with the latest technology and services.
- Kunachat Witoonsoontorn, technology solution team lead of Skyller Solutions, a business unit under ARV, said that although Thailand has legislation regulating unmanned aircraft such as drones, the legal framework may be unable to keep pace
- Around 80% of the company's revenue was generated from private-sector clients, particularly those in the petrochemical and energy industries.
- The company allocates roughly US$1 million in investment annually.
- At the ARV and Skyller Open House 2026, it demonstrated drone capabilities at Reignwood Park, one of its partners and customers, by inspecting the project's solar panels and showcasing its surveillance services.
Summary
Kunachat Witoonsoontorn, technology solution team lead of Skyller Solutions, a business unit under ARV, said that although Thailand has legislation regulating unmanned aircraft such as drones, the legal framework may be unable to keep pace with rapidly evolving technology.
For instance, dangerous goods such as blood and organs can only be transported by airlines, as there are no regulations allowing drones to be used for such purposes. Current rules require these deliveries to be accompanied by medical personnel, a criterion that drones cannot meet. Improving the regulatory framework would create new business and service opportunities, he said.