Nearly 100,000 people yesterday flocked to see an impressive aerial show by the US Air Force's Thunderbirds at Bangkok's Don Mueang Airport, causing severe traffic jams in the area.
After the opening ceremony presided by Royal Thai Air Force commander-in-chief, ACM Itthiporn Supawong, the famous until 3.15pm several flying and solo routines, including group-flying in a diamond formation.
It was the third time that the Thunderbirds show was held in Thailand - the first one took place in 1987 and the second in 1994.
Despite the hot afternoon, an estimated 100,000 people gathered to see the free show.
As a result, there were severe traffic jams on the nearby Vibhavadi, Phaholyothin and Ram-Indra roads while many also camped on the nearby Don Mueang Tollway from 10am, thus causing traffic congestion on the elevated road.
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