An F-16 fighter jet crashed during a training flight on Friday, killing the pilot, the Royal Thai Air Force said.
The aircraft from the 1st Wing in Nakhon Ratchasima was being flown by Flt Lt Noppanon Niwasanon when it crashed in Khok Samrong district in Lop Buri about 2.40pm. The jet was taking part in an exercise in neighbouring Chai Badan district, air force spokesman Monthon Satchukorn said.