Drone regulations in Thailand (2024)
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If you want to fly a drone in Thailand, you will have to take some hurdles. In this article, I explain to you the conditions you have to fulfill.
In recent years, the rules for drone pilots in Thailand have changed quite often. This creates a lot of confusion and not all the information you can find on the internet is up to date. I am trying to give you a current and complete overview of the legal situation in the Kingdom.
First of all, if you are caught drone-flying without the necessary permits, you face high fines and even imprisonment. Thai prisons are not fun!
For most camera drones, you need two registrations: First, from the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), which handles the frequencies used by the drone. Second, by the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT), which registers all drone pilots.
So far it is not possible to complete the registrations before going to Thailand. This means you will need some luck to get your documents in time. In the following I explain to you how the procedures at NBTC and CAAT work.
Overview: Drone rules in Thailand
Drone labels can be ordered here
CAAT: 0066 (0) 2568 8815
Registration of drones in Thailand
In total, you need three documents to fly legally in Thailand: drone insurance, NBTC registration and CAAT registration. You should have these documents with you during all drone flights.
Get insurance
The insurance confirmation should be in English and contain the following data:
- full name of the policyholder
- brand, model, serial number and weight of the insured drone(s)
- validity in Thailand must be clear
- insurance coverage of at least THB 1 million (approx. EUR 30,000)
Register with the NBTC
Before the Corona pandemic, you had to go to one of the NBTC offices to register. Fortunately, this process has finally been digitized, so you can at least prepare this step before your trip to Thailand.
First you create an account here. After your email address has been confirmed, you can enter your contact details and your address in Thailand. However, the actual registration of your drone requires a photo of the entry stamp you receive in your passport upon arrival. Therefore, you can actually only complete the NBTC registration in the country. According to some experiences from our community, you can upload your e-ticket for the flight to Thailand instead of the entry stamp.
The cost of drone registration with the NBTC is about 200 baht and must be deposited at a Thai bank. A good place to start is Krung Thai Bank. The deposit of the NBTC fee cannot be done at all Thai banks.
If you fail to register with the NBTC and are caught by the police, you could face up to five years in prison or a fine of 100,000 THB (approx. 3,000 euros).
Register with the CAAT
You have to register your drone with the CAAT if it has a camera/recording equipment or – if it does not have recording equipment – weighs more than 2 kg.
You can only register with the CAAT once you have the approval of the NBTC. Since summer 2018, registration has been possible via the online platform uav.caat.or.th.
The relevant fields have been translated into English so that you should be able to fill out the forms quite easily. You will have to provide a lot of personal information during the process. In addition, you have to upload a signed self-declaration, a picture of the drone with the serial number on it and proof of your drone insurance. In addition, the CAAT requires a copy of your passport with the entry stamp. Several of our readers received rejections due to the lack of proof of entry. This means that you can only register once you have already entered the country.
Update: Since February 2022, we have repeatedly received feedback that the CAAT has accepted the registration even before entry and without confirmation from the NBTC. Instead of the photo with the entry stamp, some applicants uploaded a photo of their passport again and this was accepted. However, there are still other experiences. We still encourage you to try the CAAT before your trip and keep us informed about your experiences. Thank you very much for doing so!
After you have submitted the complete documents, the CAAT will check your application and carry out a background check with several security authorities to ensure that you have not yet committed any legal violations in Thailand. Since this can be very time-consuming, you have to expect a long processing time. The CAAT writes on its website that you will receive a notification within 15 working days. In practice, it can be shorter, but it can also take much longer. The good news is that if your registration was successful, it is valid for two years.
If you are caught flying without CAAT registration, you face up to 1 year imprisonment and / or 40,000 THB penalty (approx. 1,200 euros).
Frequently asked questions about drone rules in Thailand
I would like to answer the questions most commonly asked in the comments here:
- Do I have to register my DJI Spark / DJI Mavic Pro / … for my Thailand vacation?
Yes, because these drones have a camera. You can find more information above. - I am only visiting Thailand in transit and do not want to start my drone in the country. Can I get in trouble if I have no registration?
There should be no problems. Customs are not interested in drones, and the registrations are only required for the operation of unmanned aerial vehicles. However, there may be issues if the authorities get the impression that you want to resell the drone in Thailand (for example, if you import the drone in its original sealed packaging). - I am flying to Thailand in a few weeks/days and would like to take my drone with me. Now I have read that I have to register. What can I do now?
You should take out drone liability insurance and collect the above documents. At the moment you can only register if you are already in Thailand. But keep in mind that processing your application can take weeks and you may not receive your permits in time if you are in the country for only a short vacation. - How long does it take to register with the CAAT?
This varies and also seems to depend on the number of current applications. You can avoid a very long processing time by submitting all documents on time. Please keep in mind that processing at CAAT will only begin once you have approval from the NBTC.
Further regulations for operating multicopters in Thailand
After you have successfully registered yourself and your drone, there are of course other rules to follow
If you want to fly privately and no camera is mounted on your drone, the maximum take-off weight is 2 kg. With a higher weight you need approval from the CAAT. Drones weighing 25 kilograms or more need a separate permit from the Ministry of Transport.
Commercial pilots need permission for their flight maneuvers.
Safety distances and flight bans
You have to keep a distance of 9 kilometers (= 5 miles) to airports.
You can’t get closer than 50 meters to people, vehicles and buildings.
You must not fly near crowds of people. Flying over cities and villages is not allowed. Also avoid government buildings and hospitals.
You must always obtain permission from the property owner to take off and land. In practice, we usually solve this by asking the guards for permission or by asking at the information desk.
Your drone must always be kept within visual line of sight.
Drone flights are only allowed in daylight in Thailand, i.e. between sunrise and sunset.
The Thai rules also stipulate that you have an emergency plan. This includes having to carry a fire extinguisher with you. We have not yet found out whether this rule is enforced.
Good to know: Flights in Chiang Mai must be generally approved by air traffic control because the airport is so close to the city. We have obtained the appropriate permission. But you should call a few days before so that the people in the tower can coordinate with their bosses. Also, for flights over the historic park of Ayutthaya, approval is necessary. The Historical Park Office grants the permission, which is open daily from 8:30 to 16:30. According to the tourist information, the permit costs 5,000 baht.
We have researched the listed drone regulations for Thailand to the best of our knowledge. We cannot guarantee the correctness of the information. If you want to be on the safe side, contact the Thai aviation authority. Alternatively, you can also ask the Thai embassy in your country for further information about the regulations. Please leave us a comment when you receive news and/or gain experience with your copter in Thailand!
Well, gentlemen, I recommend that you read the drone law in article 5 (2) b!!!!!
Obligation to respect the 3 AIP warnings!!!!!!! No more flights to Ayutthaya ( VTD) for almost the whole province and moreover almost all the tourist sites including the South Islands !!!!! I am very surprised that no one approaches the AIP !!! ( AIS/CAAT) have made an AIP application under google Earth in KMZ in addition to the ENR 5.1 route
Go and see and you will be surprised at the number of VTP/VTR/VTDs banned from flying!!!!!! according to article 5 (2) b
I made a PDF to simplify because the download is very difficult to find under Thai language the source is on
and comes from https://ais.caat.or.th/
Here is the KMZ score if you click start Google Earth https://www.dropbox.com/s/qbbqpd4jsf2dlnx/ENR%205%20AIP%20THAILAND%20%20CAAT%20Application%20Google%20Earth%20Kmz%20.pdf?dl=0
Hello guys and thank you all for your contributions to the forum, is nice to have such support from the community. Now my enquire is the following: I don’t have time to apply to the CAAT because my trip to Thailand came unexpectedly, I still would like to do as much as possible to not get in trouble thus I will make a stop at a NBTC regional office to register with them. But does anyone has an update on how is the situation going with the license on regard of who of the two authorities (NBTC and CAAT) has the upper hand or if they already reach an agreement about the whole license process.
Hello,
Yes, just finish the the procees registration CAAT in last November and NBTC yesteday please find here the answer from NBTC Régional office 2
It is very clear if you record Radio by NBTC or Police chanel , it is insufficient for flying with camera on board You have to record your Drone to CAAT
2-If you have ready registered your drone to CAAT do not need to record to NBTC or Police
3- Be care CAAT have access to the data base NBTC register and do not have the same number of total drone as planned
4- Now i am waiting discussion with expert CAAT about the AIP MAP with google Earth issued by AIS/CAAT to know if it legal and applicable as per the decret Article 5 (2) b Restricted areas showing by AIP 5.1 VTP/VTR/VTD please download the application and look the red Areas included VTD no flight !!!! https://ais.caat.or.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/ENR-5.1-Prohibited_-Restricted-and-Danger-Areas.pdf and application here https://www.caat.or.th/th/archives/20455 KMZ google will be install in your computer and use Google Earth
Thank you, Bernard, for bringing this topic to my agenda! Please let me know what the result of this discussion is!
Feed back report meeting with NBTC Regional office 09-01-2018
https://www.dropbox.com/s/hmtdqdaziobjsre/Meeting%20with%20NBTC%2009-01-2018.pdf?dl=0
regards
Hello,
Could consider the AIP ENR 5.1 Drone map issued by CAAT authority just dowload the file KMZ ans click to start with goggle Earth this MAP is part of the law drone !!! https://www.caat.or.th/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%9C%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%A0%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%9E%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%94%E0%B8%87%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%82%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%9E%E0%B8%B7%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%B5%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%AB%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AB%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B7%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%A5%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A2.kmz
Just got back from 2 weeks in Thailand (koh Tao, koh samui, koh pipi, phuket and bangkok) went through airport with my mavic and spark in my backpack. No one care, didn’t ask a single question about it (also in flights inside Thailand) nobody said anything when I flew my drones there beside in one small island which was a national park which I didn’t know and I apologize and they said no harm done.
Other than that, police saw me, hotel managers, civilians, tourist, etc. NO ONE CARES as long as you don’t bother them.
Keep to yourself, don’t shoot in places you shouldn’t and have warnings such national parks. I also didn’t even tried to shoot in bangkok by the way.
Other than that, have fun don’t worry to much. Didn’t had insurance, no caat anything basically. I was so worried when I went there cause of all the posts here and that my flight was in 2 weeks cause who the hell plans a vacation so long in advance for all this paperwork to be done?
That’s helpful， thanks
My pleasure, just go. Follow the signs where it say it’s not allowed. Other than that… Have fun with your drone
I just end my vacation and came back from Phuket and we were right ，no one really cares about your drone at all.
glad to hear.
Everybody are just getting this all drone thing out of proportion
What beaches did you fly?
Hi Eddy,
Thanks for your info, feels like it coolt to faly as long you respect people and nature.
I will go to Koh Lanta next week hope to have same luck as you.
exactly. where ever you can’t fly there is a big sign saying you can’t. Doesn’t hurt to ask also just to be on the safe side.
Dear friend
I am surprised that you give advice on this subject by not even being resident in Thailand and obviously do not know Thailand
The Thai do not confrontation but phone and it goes very fast!
The 2015 drone 2250 law is implemented and the government has given very strong warning signals to invite all drone owners to declare them to the authorities in charge including tourists regardless of their nationality under a visa (tourists ) !!!
Tourists are part of it despite being difficult since there is a survey at the Immigration and Anti Drug Division (3 months)
On this subject for this division it is forbidden to fly on border borders especially the Mekong for reasons easy to understand …
It is not up to you to give advice that goes against the regulation of the country it is very badly appreciated !!!
We are long stay residents with Thais family and must show the example to the allergy to the laws of this country !!!!
I have enough contact with the CAAT and the NBTC to know that if the law is not respected there will be repression by sanction and the tariff will be severe !!!
So please do not write this kind of thing you do not do service to the Drone community !!! in the USA or everywhere else you do not do it there is the same law on the same basis in all countries ….
When your trip in your bag the drone no customs regulations do not forbid but against a radio transmitter 24 Gz you must register your drone Police or NBTC even if you
do not fly it’s the law Ministerial Regulations and Act telecommunications in Thailand nothing to do with aviation
For information and if you really know you in Drone operation you should know the AIP and the NOTAM which make force of law in each country and fortunately …
here NER 5.1 Prohibited, Restriction and dangerous areas
https://ais.caat.or.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/ENR-5.1-Prohibited_-Restricted-and-Danger-Areas.pdf
AIP Google application
Thai authority aviation increase VTD areas still not notified in AIP but you can check by application goggle Earth where you can not fly and where you can see the Drone law Article 5 (2) VTP VTD and VTD included temporary VTD area if you want to be more welcome !! !
For your information you can not fly this VTD areas !!!
Ko Samoui
Ko Tao
ko Phangan
ko phaluai
Ko Phi Phi Don
Ko May Thon
ko kut
Ko mak
Ko Chang Thai
Phuket (partial)
Hua in
Ko similand island
Mai Khao
Ko Phra Thong
Ko Phayam
Ko Tasai
Ko Surin Tai
Ko born
ko taru Tao (partial)
ko Kram Yai
ko Lan (Partial)
All border Custom Exepted North is Sirinthon
If you have read the 2015 Thailand Drone act then you will also know that for Hobby usage flyers there is NO provision for having to be registered or have insurance. Only commercial usage or over 2kg require that. Also currently the law for airport’s is 5km. There a temporary order of 9km for the Kings cremation but that isn’t in force now.
Sorry Class A -2kg with camera on board you must to record and provide insurance is it not wrote in the decret but CATT confirm that look for me My application have been blocked because I do not provide insurance …. Now is done !!! Tantawat Charoonpatrapong
Caat wrote
09/11/2017
À moi
Hello,
I received you document already.
However; about your insurance paperwork that we talked before, when you have it, you can send it via this e-mail.
Thank you,
On Wed, Nov 1, 2017 at 11:17 AM, atreg caat wrote:
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The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT)
333/105 Lak Si Plaza, Khamphaeng Phet 6 Rd., Talat Bang Khen, Lak Si, Bangkok, Thailand 10210
My point is I’m not a class A commercial flyer. I’m a Hobby usage flyer and it clearly states that I don’t need permission to fly or insurance. The camera part is in the commercial section NOT in the hobby usage section. There simple is no current law forcing Hobby usage flyers to get CAAT registration and insurance. Only NBTC registration.
Bernard. You seem buddy with CAAT etc. Can you get them to tell you in writing where EXACTLY the law states that hobby usage flyers require registration and insurance. I don’t mean them telling you verbally, But where they have pointed out in writing the particular clause in the law. I have tried 5 times via email and messenger and gotten nothing! also IF they can highlight the exact clause for hobby flyers is it only for video cameras etc (not FPV). Thanks Al
Sorry no 5 km but Airport is (g) must not fly within 9 km (5 nautical miles) from airport or temporary airfield is clearly write in Act BE B.E. 2558 (A.D. 2015) And AIP restriction Areas Shown 18 km VTD !!!!! Aviation authority increase the area you can check !!!!
What I can do it for you Only to shown my License arrived only today after 8 months and too many verification and fill up more documents by CAAT and I insist if you drone have camera you must to record and obtain the license for -2kg and Hobby
Good look
https://www.dropbox.com/s/0z81sijowbc4tmo/No%20ID%20Official%20assignation%20drone%20license%2017%20JULY%202018.JPG?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/nwpga6ylwhfde1h/No%20ID%20Official%20drone%20license%2017%20JULY%202018.JPG?dl=0
I’m joining Allan in his response and adding that unfortunately (or not), I do not plan my trips 3-6 month in advance! I am currently live in Shanghai by the way and over here there are much harder laws, and you don’t want to mess with the Chinese, and still. I fly my drone with caution (even inside malls by the way when asking permission). So, just ASK for permission if you are not sure, most likely they will say yes and if not, just do not fly it. I did not said do despite and fly in their face. I fly as a hobby, in a family and private vacation.
be respectful of course. But do not limit yourself without asking, just like asking a girl out, the worst she can do is to say no.
Just got back from 2 weeks in Thailand (koh Tao, koh samui, koh pipi, phuket and bangkok) went through airport with my mavic and spark in my backpack. No one care, didn’t ask a single question about it (also in flights inside Thailand) nobody said anything when I flew my drones there beside in one small island which was a national park which I didn’t know and I apologize and they said no harm done.
Other than that, police saw me, hotel managers, civilians, tourist, etc. NO ONE CARES as long as you don’t bother them.
Keep to yourself, don’t shoot in places you shouldn’t and have warnings such national parks. I also didn’t even tried to shoot in bangkok by the way.
Other than that, have fun don’t worry to much. Didn’t had insurance, no caat anything basically. I was so worried when I went there cause of all the posts here and that my flight was in 2 weeks cause who the hell plans a vacation so long in advance for all this paperwork to be done?
Thanks for the reply, I was thinking of just giving up on all the forms after not hearing back.
Now I just need to worry about Vietnam haha.
Please,
look that only for some interesting areas and more !!!!
No Fly as per AIP and law
koh Tao, koh samui, koh pipi, phuket 90% …see the list
for Bangkok No Fly !!!!
https://www.dropbox.com/s/hcp35c6bk6qgehd/AIP%20MAP%20Restricted%20areas%20for%20drone.pdf?dl=0
Welcome to Thailand
That country is not tourist friendly anymore, the law they got is out of the blue. 5 years prison extremely much money in fine.
It not a murder that have been committed by fly a drone.
Btw can anyone tell someone that end up in prison or got heavy fine for drone flight in this country ???
No ! Sir but coming probably ticket only …
Could you tell me if USA, France German and any countries in the world you have somebody pay or Go in prison ?
Hi Can someone help me with this UAV-Registration-Application-Form.
(https://www.caat.or.th/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/UAV-Registration-Application-Form.pdf)
Part 4 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle information
!!!! (3) Registration mark
Serial number
Sorry !
(3) Registration marks Model W3228
(4) S/N Serial No. P77DDA2 xxxxx S/N
Part 4 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle information
(1) Aircraft Type / Manufacture name PHANTOM 3 ADVANCE / DJI
(2) Number of Engine / Rotors 1 X 4 Rotors
(3) Registration marks Model W3228
(4) Serial No. P77DDA2 xxxxx
(5) Weight – including battery and propellers (Kgs) 1.780 kg
(6) Equipment List Engine /Batterie/Consol/Chargeur
(7) Maximum Operating Altitude (Meter) 280 m by construction /Safety 120 m by DJI
(8) Radio Controller Frequency / Additional 2.4 GHz /Consol model GL300CEquipment Engine /GPS/Camera 4K/Batterie/Consol/Chargeur
Part 5 Insurance Information MITARE Insurance N° License PP0018939 Plan 2
Allan Lever Sorry replay your post impossible
I try to give explanation why all Drone -2Kg with camera have to be registered and not specify in the Act BE 2558
Bernard. You seem to buddy with CAAT etc. Can you get to know where to write? I do not mean them telling you verbally, but where they have pointed out in the particular clause in the law. I have tried 5 times via email and messenger and gotten nothing! also they can highlight the exact clause for hobby flyers is not only for video cameras etc (not FPV). Thanks Al
Alan, I’m not more friends with them than you but I’m resident and can approach them more easily
The Drone Division of Caat does not have a specialist in person who collect the application only the secretariat and are unable to answer my questions too sophisticated as the AIP and its regulation that we follow …
Recall Act BE 2558 (AD 2015) was released in 2015 from 2016 some agencies intervened because concerned and asked CAAT to strengthen the regulation on -2kg which actually were not subject to declaration and insurance in the act CAAT. Lawyers have intervened on the issue of privacy with the onboard camera that can take extremely accurate images and distribute illegally. The risks of accidents with -2kg and very high demanding insurance like many countries in their drone law
CAAT has therefore issued a notification by several information showing that all drones equipped with a camera must be declared to CAAT. The registration process indicates good insurance Certain inphography not translated into English and especially never broadcast massively in the media which is confusing if you take all the important newspapers of Thailand the computer graphics well record for all drones even -2kg
A second form was introduced in the registration for immigration control and the Anti-Drug Division which explains the length of the process estimated at 45 days but now exceeding 60 days
Regarding the BNTC Radio Recording ca has nothing to do
Every issuer must be declared in Thailand
It is confirmed that the owner of the drone equipped with a camera must register with CAAT accordingly provision insurance
For information the documents issued by the Thai authorities ministry and government agencies have the force of law and are legal and in this subject the CAAT and its director has all power to limit or modify the regulation. Please look some complementary infographie from CAAT ( 2016-2017) https://www.dropbox.com/home/LOI%20DRONE%20UAV%20WORLF%20EUROPA/CAAT%20AIP%20REGULATION?preview=Infographic-RPA-regulation-eng.pdf
https://www.dropbox.com/s/462477msjymjqy0/CAAT%20REGISTRATION%20PROCESS%20SEPTEMBER%202017%20TH-EN.JPG?dl=0
https://www.caat.or.th/th/archives/31358
https://www.caat.or.th/th/archives/31657
https://www.caat.or.th/en/archives/27220
So exactly my point. There is no law in Thailand stating that Hobby usage Drone users need to register or get insurance!
Alan The Act BE 2558 (2015 ) issued is guideline for government and ministry have the power to issue any regulation by Royal Decree, Announcement or notification !!! every Provincial government with Governor have the power to forbid flight drone…
The story is not finish about article 5 (2) b of Act AIP prohibited, restricted and dangerous areas can not fight Apparently nobody user drone know this requirement AIS/CAAT in charge AIP provide a application map to check where you can not fly To many areas have been added in VTD status I prepare data base about that but not easy to extract from Google earth hard job ; Again please look this AIP Map and tell me what is you think and point of view No Fly Drone AIP restricted areas
ISLAND Thailand
No Fly as ar AIP
Ko Chang
Ko Prayam
Ko Ra
Ko Phra Thong
Ko Surin Tai
Ko Surin Nua
Ko Tasai
Ko Born
Ko Similan
Ko Payang
Ko Phuket 90%
Ko Mai Thon
Ko Phi phi Don
ko Phaluai
Ko Samui
Ko Katen
Ko Phangan
Ko Tao
Ko Thalu 20%
Ko Lan 8%
Ko Khram Yai
Ko Samae San 25%
Ko Ta Ru Tao 60%
Ko Sukon 20%
Regards
And yet the CAAT cannot provide the relevant law to someone when they ask. The 2015 Thai Drone act is VERY clear that Hobby usage does not require registration or insurance. To change that the CAAT need amend the 2015 Drone act, they haven’t!
No !!! Do not need to amend the BE 2558 it is not Act but Announcement regulation !!!! because have the power by Article 24 of the Air Navigation Act B.E. 2497 amended 2009 ! What is wrote in the Act ?
Article 23 – Section 23. No person shall use a photograph apparatus in or from an Aircraft by any means whatsoever unless written permission has been obtained from the Competent Official.
IT IS WHY CAAT request all drone with camera must be registered …
For unregistered aircraft (UAV) or DANA
Derrick has to register every case.
Drones weighing more than 2 kg must be registered in all cases.
Drones weighing more than 25 kg must be approved by the Minister of Transport.
The simple conclusion is that the weight is no more than 2 kg. Used for hobbies No registration required. But if the camera is installed must register all cases. If there is no camera, but weigh between 2 – 25 kg, must register. The case weighs 25 kg or more. Must be approved by the Minister of Transport.
Section 24 – Section 24. No person shall control or release a pilotless Aircraft
or release a Parachute unless written permission has been obtained from the Minister and the conditions specified by the Minister are complied with.
I tell you ready all Thais Mass media relate this requirement by large advertisement Infography
why you want to be right ????? What I can do it for you ? and surprise never you talk about AIP Restriction Why ??? It is major point for all world areas …
never mind
It is clearly Write by CAAT here in english !!!
https://www.caat.or.th/en/archives/27220
Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Registration
Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Regulation
20 February 2017
RPA to be registered
– RPA with camera installed must be registered with no exceptions.
– RPA over 2 KGs must be registered with no exceptions
Please, look Thai Medias and facebook specific page from CAAT give this information !!!
https://www.it24hrs.com/tag/%E0%B9%82%E0%B8%94%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%94%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%A5%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%87/
http://www.vstecs.co.th/th/index.php/knowledge-center/tips-it/670-how-to-register-drone-uav-free.html
what if i will just bring my mavic but no intent of flying in Thailand, do i have to register? Also can I fly in Bagan? My destination is Bagan, my entry and exit point is in Bangkok.
If I will not fly in Bangkok, do I need to register my mavic? My main destination is Bagan.
“Article 23 – Section 23. No person shall use a photograph apparatus in or from an Aircraft by any means whatsoever unless written permission has been obtained from the Competent Official.”
I’ve been a bad boy. Taking pics from the plane while landing or flying over Thailand. I must be punished.
Just register your drone guys. Stop talking about it and just do it…… Only if you want to not land in the shit I suppose.
I know it’s silly to register quadcopters for personal or recreational use but we all know that bureaucrats always take things out of proportions when making laws, especially in Thailand where the feudal mentality still persists among the classes of people etc. It makes the High up people feel big and important and so on and keeps the peasants in check. I always get in trouble with the missus for voicing rational western opinions at times that go counter to backwards Thai customs. This is really what it’s all about in part.
What I don’t get is that you can fly the same drone, say a P3 advanced without camera and it doesn’t need registration. Add a camera and it does. That does not make sense. I can understand the thing about commercial use, that would make sense but recreational use? It’s not like they are spy drones with their wide angel cameras and short flight times.
Draconian drone law abound world wide and are getting worse and ever more restrictive. Which is sad. If governments really want these things registered and have people follow the regulations then they are going to have to step up and make it a process that is simple, efficient and covers all bases and is cost effective. But Thailand…… nuff said on that.
Funnily, in all my travels both abroad and at home I have never come across another drone. Except once which was a big one operated by a real estate agent taking pics for their work in Brisbane. No others were encountered flown by hobbyists.
The question is, if it’s such a big thing or problem where are they. I would be expecting the sky to be black with them and causing deaths by the hundred on a daily basis.
I can’t believe I’m building a house in Chinagrai over the next few years. I told my wife I’m done with the place… LoL….. Next you know the NBCT or whatever will be looking for people listing to the BBC world service via illicit short wave radios
Is the people do not understand this is the reality !!!
We can not contest the disposition of all government in the world and it is still possible to fly with in safe areas I do not understand why people are worry with necessary legislation !!!! And no limit the first link is very clear and can coming any where in the world !!!
https://www.sciencealert.com/swarm-home-made-drones-strike-military-base-first-attack-kind-russia-uavs
https://www.theverge.com/2016/3/25/11306850/faa-drone-airport-incidents
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/garneau-airport-drone-quebec-1.4355792
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-40476264
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/nov/14/toronto-airport-drone-incident-injuries-canada
http://fortune.com/2016/03/28/drones-flying-too-close-airplanes-airports/
http://edition.cnn.com/2016/04/18/opinions/drones-planes-accidents/index.html
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/criminal-gangs-using-drones-to-deliver-legal-highs-to-prisons-a6791191.html
Hi, I’m planning to visit Thailand two weeks from now, I’ll bring with me my phantom but I will not fly it there,do I still need to register it? Will there be any problems if I don’t?
Hello !
Probably you will not have any problem with your drone if you do not flight !!! but remember the law in Thailand is very clear All devices radio transmitter telecommunication shall be recorded to authority by channel NBTC ou Royal police office 5 minute to do that !!! If you are non resident ( tourist) I think no necessary but be care Today flexibility tomorrow may be will be hard when the first incident will coming and it will be coming !!!! ….
Not 5 minutes already. The new rules are (for drone bought outside of Thailand) – NBTC :
– customs clearance for temporary importation (obtained when entering);
– conclusion of the NTC laboratory on compliance, etc. To get it, you need to bring them a drone with a remote control for testing. The procedure costs 10 thousand baht;
– completed application;
– proof of address in Thailand;
– photos of the drone with the serial number.
Purpose to follow these idiocratic procedures is the document published on 12th http://dl.mp4you.net/other/sdoc_res.pdf
To validate the updated procedure go to NBTC
Sorry ! My Friend apparently you do not visite NBTC to record yourself !!!! About This document it is an draft to amend the law
Please ! read correctly that do not concern Custom and laboratory Etc …!!!! The process record for owner drone have been clearly indicated shall be done to many people had ready done included me … NBTC chanel or Royal police station
That is draft for amendment
When you pull doc in Thai it is not a good idea !!! Please, find here you doc from NBTC draft proposed to complete the law Draw about spectrum frequency
Source authority NBTC
https://www.nbtc.go.th/News/%E0%B8%82%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%9F%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%94%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%AB%E0%B9%87%E0%B8%99/%E0%B8%82%E0%B8%AD%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%8A%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%8D%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%A1%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%94%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%94%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%AB%E0%B9%87%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%98%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%93%E0%B8%B0%E0%B8%95%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%AD-(%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%87)-%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B0-(3).aspx
draft
Announcement of the Broadcasting Committee Television And the national telecommunications.
Rules and Conditions for Spectrum Licensing For aircraft without pilot.
For general use.
It is worth it. Determine the terms and conditions of the license to use the spectrum. For the aircraft.
No pilot for general use to facilitate the general use of aircraft.
Pilots are not generally used in a manner intended to play a hobby. For entertainment
Or for sports And to report events or traffic reports for photography, photography, or for
Show in movies or TV shows. For research and development or for other purposes. Comply with
Rules and conditions for enforcing or releasing aircraft without pilot under aeronautical law.
Under the authority of Section 27 (4) (5) and (24) of the Frequency Allocation Act
The radio broadcasting business. Radio And the telecommunications business in 2010.
Section 6 and Section 11 of the Radio Communication Act, BE 2498 as amended by
Radioactivity Act (No.3), 1992, Broadcasting Committee Television
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has determined the following:
Clause 1 of this notification.
“Board” means the Broadcasting and Television Business Committee.
National Telecommunications
“Aircraft without pilots” means aircraft with no pilot. The interior of the aircraft.
Use aircraft control systems and flight controllers outside the aircraft, excluding small aircraft used.
The player is governed by the Transport Minister. Non-aircraft Specification 2005
“General Use” means the purpose of using an aircraft which does not have a pilot type.
Aircraft controlled external flights as specified in Clause 3 of the Notification of the Ministry of Transport.
Criteria for authorization and conditions for enforcing or releasing aircraft without pilot. Type of aircraft
External flight control, 2015
“Operator” means the manufacturer, distributor or importer of radio communications and
Equipment that is responsible for radio, communication and equipment. The person is a natural person of Thai nationality Or a legal entity that is Thai law.
Article 2: Frequency and Submission
Determine the frequency and Equivalent Isotropic-ally
Radiated Power: e.i.r.p.) as shown in the table below.
Frequency (MHz) Maximum transmission power e.i.r.p. (mW)
433.05 – 434.79 10
2400-2500 100
5725 – 5850 1000
In case of frequency or transmission for aircraft without pilot That does not follow the rules.
In this regard, Continue using the spectrum over the life of the radio communications.
The Board shall Otherwise
The Board may consider the use of spectrum and This is not the case. The bite said.
It will be considered as appropriate on a case by case basis.
Clause 3 Radio Communication License
The use of radio communications. For aircraft without pilots, exemptions are not required to be granted.
The radio and communications equipment and radio stations. But not exempt
Radio license.
Clause 4. Technical specifications
The entrepreneur must comply with the The technical specifications in Clause 2 of this Notification apply.
Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity (SDOC)
ARTICLE 5 INTERPRETATION PROTECTION
Use of spectrum For aircraft without pilots, this notification is not eligible for interference protection.
If there is severe interference with the use of other communications networks in any area, the user
The radio communication must be stopped immediately.
Clause 6. Other terms of use To comply with the notification of the Ministry of Communications.
Permit and conditions for enforcing or releasing aircraft without pilot. Type of aircraft controlled from
Externally, 2015, and later amended.
Clause 7. This notification shall come into force as from the day following the date of its publication in the Government Gazette.
Notified on 2560
Air Chief Marshal
(Tassanee Punsri)
Chairman of the Broadcasting Committee
Television And the telecommunications industry.
Sorry ! This is correct source of the Draft amendment
It is very good only in Thai but mon ami google translation is still available !!!!
https://www.nbtc.go.th/News/%E0%B8%82%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%9F%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%94%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%AB%E0%B9%87%E0%B8%99/%E0%B8%82%E0%B8%AD%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%8A%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%8D%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%A1%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%94%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%94%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%AB%E0%B9%87%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%98%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%93%E0%B8%B0%E0%B8%95%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%AD-(%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%87)-%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B0-(3).aspx?lang=th-th
Public Broadcasting Invitation to Draft (NBTC) Rules and Conditions for Aircraft Frequency Licensing without Pilots for General Use (Revised edition)
According to the Broadcasting Committee Television And the National Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) 11/2013 on September 6, 2560. The meeting unanimously approved the draft (NBTC) Rules and conditions for the license to use the spectrum. For aircraft with no pilot for general use. As amended by the NBTC’s
Office, the NBTC would like to invite government agencies, state enterprises, other state agencies People’s organizations Private Sector As well as the general public. Public Broadcasting (Draft) NBTC Notice on Rules and Conditions for Radio Frequency Allowances for Aircraft Without Pilots for Use
General (Revised edition) as follows:
Great, so now to make some photos and shoot videos we have to pay $400+. It seems only in the way they screw us. Ok, let’s screw them. 🙂
https://www.nbtc.go.th/News/%E0%B8%82%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%9F%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%94%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%AB%E0%B9%87%E0%B8%99/%E0%B8%82%E0%B8%AD%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%8A%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%8D%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%A1%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%94%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%94%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%AB%E0%B9%87%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%98%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%93%E0%B8%B0%E0%B8%95%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%AD-(%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%87)-%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B0-(3).aspx?lang=th-th
Public Broadcasting Invitation to Draft (NBTC) Rules and Conditions for Aircraft Frequency Licensing without Pilots for General Use (Revised edition)
According to the Broadcasting Committee Television And the National Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) 11/2013 on September 6, 2560. The meeting unanimously approved the draft (NBTC) Rules and conditions for the license to use the spectrum. For aircraft with no pilot for general use. As amended by the NBTC’s
Office, the NBTC would like to invite government agencies, state enterprises, other state agencies People’s organizations Private Sector As well as the general public. Public Broadcasting (Draft) NBTC Notice on Rules and Conditions for Radio Frequency Allowances for Aircraft Without Pilots for Use
General (Revised edition) as follows:
1. Timeline: October 10, 2017 – November 9, 2016
2. For more information, please contact: NBTC’s Office of Radio
and Telegraph Licensing Office Tel: 02 271 7600 Ext. 7479 Email: [email protected]
Created by – mahittee jukrabath
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That shitty Test Report is true. I went to NBTC in Bangkok. I have a racing drone with me but i will not pay 10.000 bath so i will carry my 10 kg equpment through the next 6 weeks. That suck so.much
That’s precise report, not shitty 🙂 You can fly, but it depends on where you will do that and how hard balls you have. On islands you don’t have to have iron balls though
Hi,
I am going to Thailand & Cambodia on March 29th.. last minute trip and wanted to bring my drone.. didn’t realize it takes so long to get registered!
If i bring my drone, could i stop by the police station and The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT)
Office of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) in Bangkok
to get my drone registered while i am staying there?
i will get the insurance a head of time in my country, but just curious if i can get the rest done in person!
Thanks
Emilie
Hi I wanted to ask, if I buy drone in Thailand? How is the rules then ?
The same, with no need to do additionall mess at NBTC, but you have to order pilot license as declared.
We visited Chiang Mai from 27 to 29 Jan 2018. We brought 2 x phantom 4 and 2 x Mavic with a total of 12 batteries. We also had a osmo and x3 camera from the inspire 1. All in 2 x think tank airport bags. Landed atChiang Mai international airport. Was instructed to checked through 1 bag with 1 x phantom 4 with 3 batteries and 1 x mavic with 3 batteries into the X Ray. The guy at the x Ray screen called out “drone”. And that’s it. Nothing happened. We were on our way the next second. Took a Turk TIL to our hotel near Hard Rock Cafe Chiang Mai.
Note Huay Tung Tao Reservoir must not be flown at. We almost flew and a helicopter came hovering about. We cancelled all flying at the reservoir.
FY !!! All areas Around Huay Tung Tao Lake are under restriction !!!!!!! ( As per AIP MAP ENT51 provided by Authority AIS/CAAT Art 5 (b) 2 Done law
Advanced Aviation Co., Ltd., South Rim, Mae Rim, Chiang Mai
ID 35 Temporaly_Location Advanced Transportation Company, South Rim, Mae Rim, Chiang Mai
F3 18
F4 54
F5 38.62
F6 98
F7 55
F8 57.06
F9
Latitude 18 ° 54 ‘38.62 ”
Longitude 98 ° 55 ‘57.06 ”
X 98.932517
Y 18.910728
F14
F15
F16
F17
BUFF_DIST 5
Hi,
I am planning on going to Thailand on March 29th- april 25th.. we don’t have time to register our drone, could we go to the CAAT or NBCT or police station to register while we arrive in person?
Thanks
Hello,
I am just back from Phuket, Thailand in January 2018 and brought my drone with me.
1) The Custom officials did not even bat an eye on my drone. In fact, they did not even look at the X-Ray screen and they are just playing with their phone. I did not register my drone either.
2) Flying in Phi Phi Island is fine, I shot some nice photos there. But other touristy places and island hopping trips is a no-go!
3) But It is really not practical to fly when going to Island hopping trips.
4) Did not manage to shoot in Patong Beach because I did not get to stay in the exclusive resort near the beach.
In general,
1) Take risk in taking your drone. There is nothing to lose. The worst thing that can happen to you is to get your drone confiscated.
2) Find a hotel near the beach and ask if you can fly drones there. Maybe try to find an exclusive resort with private beach and ask if you are allowed to fly drones. Usually they allow you.
3) Don’t bring your drone to Island hopping trips. There is simply not enough time and most of them are located in National Parks. Drones are not allowed in National Park and there is simply too much people to fly your drone comfortably.
4) Use your common sense when flying a drone, Just don’t annoy people!!
5) Try looking for a good driver to take you to beaches with literally no people.
6) Be nice to people when flying your drone and do not take it like droning is your God-given right.
Well, If you want to drone in Thailand, just look for empty beaches and off-the-beaten path and you will be fine. Just don’t go around buzzing in James Bond Island or Maya Bay.
Exactly the same except the shop may hep yu with the paperwork.
Cheers
Hi,
here some information about how i got my drone license. Finally after 3 monts i got it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZzoqQxURtU&feature=youtu.be
Maybe it can help some people.
Frederik
Hello, guys! What about hand made racing drones? It has only course camera and has weight less then 0.5kg.
Do I need any registrations?
Hi, I’m a Filipino (so a Foreigner in Thailand). I have plans to go to Phuket Andaman White Beach Resort in September. However, in your article and anywhere in the website (forms), there’s is no instructions on how Foreigners or Non-residents can obtain these Permits. I do have all the Forms you posted filled up already, but where can I send them? So that I can have this processed and approved before I reach Phuket in September.
Good news is I have time to take care of this, but can only take care of it ONLINE. But there is no instructions on that here.
I hope I won’t need to go there first for my Application/Request to be processed and approved. Because that will be impractical.
I hope somebody here can help me.
I brought my drone over to Thailand in January 2018.
Disclaimer: Don’t sue me if your drone is confiscated.
1) I did not face any issues with bringing my drone to Phuket, Thailand. In fact, the Thai customs are actually looking at their
2) The problem is more about where you can actually fly your drone in thailand. I don’t have any problems flying in Phi Phi Island. I asked the receptionist in the hotel and they told me that it’s really no problem.
3) I would recommend renting your own boats if you want to fly drones from the boat and tell the boatman to stop for you when island hopping in the Phi Phi Island, provided that you actually stay in the island. but you should negotiate with the boatman to ensure that they stop over to allow you to fly your drone and negotiate with the park rangers if problems arise while flying your drone on the boat. If you have phantom drones, it is fine since they have a handle. though I do have to admit that flying with a mavic from a longtail boat is a pain especially if you take the cheap tours where you are not alone. However, flying in Maya bay is a No-go!!
3) You should try to fly drones in resorts near the beach. I don’t think that the staff will ban you since you are a paying customer. I guess you probably should just fly in the resort compound.
4) Flying in James bond Island and the surrounding area is a no-go!! It is clearly posted on the islands itself. Though I think that it is quite possible to fly your drone in Naka Island if you do it quietly.
Most people worry too much about bringing their drone to Thailand. The worst thing that could happen when bringing your drone is get confiscated at the customs.
Please, i have some doubts… Number of Engine/rotors
Registration Marks/; What is this?
I don’t have the areas to fly.. not yet. I am from Brazil, and going to Thai on April. Thank you!