RTAF ready for Children's Day air showListen to this articleA rehearsal takes place ahead of the Air Force's National Children's Day air show on Saturday which will feature a host of fighter jets and a display by F-16 fighter jets at the Royal Thai Air Force base, Don Muang. (Photo: Pattarapong Chatpattarasill)Don Muang district is expected to attract crowds in the hundreds of thousands for the annual National Children's Day air show on Saturday, with aviation authorities rolling out extensive preparations to ensure safety and minimise disruption to commercial flights. Air Force spokesman Air Marshal Chakkrit Thammavichai said on Friday that the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) is fully prepared for the 2026 Children's Day celebrations, which this year fall on Jan 10, describing the occasion as vital for inspiring young people and fostering public pride in the Air Force's capabilities. He urged the public to view them as part of a one-day event dedicated to children and youth. Attendance is difficult to predict, but past events suggest a massive turnout, with last year's Air Force anniversary drawing about 130,000 visitors.

Source: Bangkok Post January 10, 2026 00:20 UTC