The National/ANN - The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has extended its restriction on incoming flights until May 31.

CAAT director-general Chula Sukmanop announced on Monday (April 27) that all passenger flights will be banned from landing in Thai airports from May 1 to 31.

However, state or military aircraft, emergency landings, technical landings, humanitarian and relief flights, as well as cargo aircraft, will be exempted.

CAAT added that all passenger aircraft will come under the supervision of the Department of Disease Control once the restrictions are lifted.

This is the fourth time a temporary restriction has been placed on flights to prevent the spread of Covid-19.