Drone regulations in Thailand (2026)
Verfasst von Francis Markert | Last update on 06.05.2026 | 519 Kommentare
If you want to fly your drone in Thailand, there are several hurdles to overcome. Here I explain the requirements you need to fulfill.
In recent years, the rules for drone pilots in Thailand have changed very frequently. As a result, there is a lot of confusion and not all information you find online is up to date. I will try to give you the most current and comprehensive overview possible of the legal situation in the Kingdom of Thailand.
First of all: if you are caught flying a drone without the necessary permits, you could face heavy fines and even prison sentences. Thai prisons are no joke!
The drone flight bans on the islands of Koh Chang and Koh Mak in Trat Province have been lifted.
However, private drone flights remain prohibited in the Pattaya district and in provinces bordering Cambodia (e.g. Koh Kood). Please do not fly your drone in these restricted areas – otherwise you may face imprisonment and/or fines.
Regardless of this, all flights must still be registered via the official CAAT app. The app also displays the currently active no-fly zones.
Background:
Due to military tensions with Cambodia, the regulations for drone flights have been adjusted. As the situation may change at short notice, you should regularly stay informed about the latest developments. You can also receive all current information from our partners when using the service below.
The CAAT has significantly simplified the approval process for drone flights:
- Restricted Zones (blue areas in the app): Permits can now be requested directly in the official CAAT app and flights can also be registered there. Processing usually takes about 3 days.
- Open Zones: No prior approval is required anymore. Simply register your flight in the app – and you can take off just a few minutes later.
Important note: Another rule change has already been announced – and it is expected to be more restrictive. However, it will not come into force for another two years. Until then, the simplifications mentioned above remain valid. Since regulations may change at short notice, we recommend checking the latest requirements before traveling.
For most camera drones, you need two registrations: first with the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), which handles the frequencies used by the drone, and second with the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT), which registers both drone pilots (after an online test) and aircraft.
Practical Permit Service
Obtaining both registrations can take a lot of time and nerves. If you would like to try it yourself, you will find a detailed guide further below. However, you can also hand over the entire process to two experts in Thailand who will handle everything for you for a small fee. If you would like to use this convenient service, simply fill out the form below. We receive many inquiries about difficulties during the application process, which is why we can highly recommend the permit service of Stefan and Walee, both of whom live in Thailand.
How quickly you can get the permits
If you use the service, you can expect the following processing times:
- CAAT: 1–3 business days after the entry stamp has been submitted and the account has been confirmed with a Thai phone number.
- NBTC: 1–3 business days (depending on the responsible office)
Processing times may be longer during Thai holidays such as Songkran, Loy Krathong, and Chinese New Year. Ideally, however, it is possible to receive all permits the day after arrival.
What is required from you
In addition to your details about your drone and your stay in Thailand, Walee and Stefan will need photos of your drone and passport as well as your signature on several documents. You will also need a Thai phone number, which is easy to arrange. They will take care of the rest for you.
Overview: Drone rules in Thailand
Drone labels can be ordered here
CAAT: 0066 (0) 2568 8815
Below I explain how the procedures with the NBTC and CAAT work.
Drone Registration in Thailand
Overall, you need three documents to fly legally in Thailand: an English-language confirmation of your drone insurance, the NBTC registration, and the CAAT registration. To avoid any issues, you should carry these documents with you during all drone flights.
Get Drone Insurance
The insurance confirmation should be issued in English and include the following details:
- Full name of the policyholder
- Brand, model, serial number, and weight of the insured drone(s)
- Coverage in Thailand must be clearly stated
- The insurance period must include the duration of your trip to Thailand
- Insurance coverage of at least 1 million THB (approx. 30,000 EUR)
Registration with the NBTC
Before the COVID pandemic, you had to visit one of the NBTC offices in person for registration. Fortunately, this process has now finally been digitized, allowing you to prepare this step before your trip to Thailand. First, create an account here. Once your email address has been confirmed, you can already enter your contact details and your address in Thailand. However, for the actual registration of your drone, a photo of your entry stamp is required, which you receive in your passport upon arrival. Therefore, you can only complete the NBTC registration once you are in the country.
The fee for drone registration with the NBTC is 214 Baht and must be paid at a Thai bank. A good option is Krung Thai Bank. Not all Thai banks are able to process the NBTC payment.
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 EUR).
Registration with the CAAT
Since 2025, you need two confirmations from the CAAT. The first is a pilot license for yourself. To obtain it, you must complete a test with 40 (sometimes bizarre) questions. The drone pilot license is valid for two years after issuance.
Secondly, your drone itself must be registered. After registration, the aircraft receives a unique ID that must be attached to the drone. This ID is valid indefinitely and can also be used for future trips to Thailand.
Since 2025, registrations can be completed via the online platform uasportal.caat.or.th. A Thai phone number is required for registration. You can purchase a SIM card directly at the airport or in many supermarkets (e.g. 7-Eleven).
Large parts of the user interface are in Thai. However, the relevant fields have been translated into English. During the process, you will need to provide a lot of personal information. You must also upload a photo of the drone showing the serial number and proof of your drone insurance. In addition, the CAAT requires a copy of your passport including the entry stamp.
If you are caught flying without CAAT registration, you could face up to 1 year in prison and/or a fine of 40,000 THB (approx. 1,200 EUR).
If you want to fly homemade drones in Thailand, we unfortunately have to disappoint you. If your drone does not have a serial number, it is almost impossible to obtain registration from the aviation authority.
Frequently Asked Questions About Drone Rules in Thailand
Here are answers to the questions most frequently asked in the comments:
Additional Regulations for Flying Drones in Thailand
After successfully registering your drone, additional rules naturally apply.
If you are flying privately and your drone does not have a camera installed, the maximum take-off weight is 2 kilograms. Above this weight, you need approval from the CAAT. From a take-off weight of 25 kilograms, you additionally require special permission from the Ministry of Transport.
Commercial pilots require permission for their flight operations.
Safety Distances and No-Fly Zones
You must keep a distance of 9 kilometers (= 5 nautical miles) from airports.
You may approach people, vehicles, and buildings only up to a minimum distance of 50 meters.
You are not allowed to fly near crowds of people. Flying over cities and villages is prohibited. You should also avoid government buildings, military facilities, and hospitals.
Flying drones in national parks requires permission from the park authorities. Rangers are increasingly checking whether these permits are available.
For take-off and landing, you must always obtain the permission of the property owner. In practice, we usually solve this by asking security guards for permission or checking at information desks.
Your drone must always remain within visual line of sight.
Drone flights in Thailand are only permitted during daylight hours, i.e. between sunrise and sunset.
Thai regulations also require you to have an emergency plan. This includes carrying a fire extinguisher with you. We have not yet found out whether this is actually checked.
Flight Zones and App-Based Permissions
In its official app, the CAAT distinguishes between different flight zones marked in various colors. Different rules apply depending on the zone:
- Open Zones: No prior approval is required. Simply register your flight in the app and you can take off a few minutes later.
- Restricted Zones (blue areas): Approval is required, but can be requested directly in the app. Processing usually takes around 3 days – plan this accordingly during your trip.
You can see which zone applies to your planned flight location directly in the CAAT app. It is worth checking the app before every flight.
Good to Know: Additional Special Features in Thailand
In Thailand, the minimum age to operate a drone is 20 years.
Flights within the city area of Chiang Mai generally require approval from air traffic control because the airport is located so close to the city. We were able to obtain the corresponding permission ourselves. However, you should call several days in advance so the tower staff can coordinate with their supervisors. In addition, approval is required for flights over the historical park of Ayutthaya. Permission is issued by the Historical Park Office, which is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. According to the tourist information office, the permit costs either 3,000 or 5,000 Baht – the staff were not entirely sure anymore.
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We have researched the drone regulations for Thailand listed here to the best of our knowledge. However, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information. If you want to be absolutely certain, contact the Thai aviation authority. Alternatively, you can also contact the Thai embassy in your home country for more information about the regulations. Please leave us a comment if you learn any news and/or have your own experiences flying a drone in Thailand!
Decidedly many people have bought a drone without having a minimum of flying skill and aerial map !!
For your information the island of ko Phi Phi, Ko Mai Thon,AO Tang Chen, Ao Kham are forbidden to fly according to the AIP 5.1 VTD map provided by the Thai authorities and I remind you once again that this card has a national and international legal value
It will take an incident or accident for you to understand that a drone is not a toy! Pray gods not to be involved in any of these incidents or accidents …. because your insurance (mandatory) and I guess you do not have any do not cover you in this situation since you are in breach and there you will a lot of worries
In the end, a lot of blah blah and temerity in Thailand what you would not do in Europe or the USA who also have identical legislation with AIP 5.1
The countdown is started !!! who will get caught first
wait and see !!!! Island,Bond,Beach,National Park Thailand
No Fly Drone AIP MAP Thailand as per Law
Sources / CAAT https://www.caat.or.th/th/archives/20455
Ko Born Ao Ang Krapon Ao Mahatchai Ao Tung Plong Budo Su Ngai Padi montain Range National
Ko Chang Ao Bang Sare Ao Makham Ao Udom Chae Son Waterfall
Ko Katen Ao Bai Lan Ao Manao Ao Wai Chaek
Dawn at Phanomrung History Park
Ko Khoei Ao Ban saen Ao Luk Ao Work Tum
Doi Luang National Park
Ko Khram Yai Ao Bang Bao Ao Muang Ao Yai Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park
Ko Kut Ao Bang Kradan Ao Muang Thon Noi Ao Yai Haui Nam Dang National Park
Ko Lan 8% Ao Bang Prong Ao Na Chom Thian Ao Yai Ki Kaeng Khrung National Park
Ko Mai Thon Ao Bang Pu Ao NaKlua Ao Yang Khao Luang National Park preservation
Ko Mak Ao Bang Saphan Ao Noi Ao Yon Khao Sok National Park
Ko Payang Ao Bang Suk Ao Pathiu Ao Yuang Khao Yai National Park
ko Phaluai Ao Bangtau Ao Patong Khlong Lan National Park
Ko Phangan Ao Bann Son Ao Patthaya Khlong Phanom National Park
Ko Phi phi Don Ao Bnag Pit Ao Phak Waen Ko similan National Park
Ko Phra Thong Ao Chalok Lam Ao Phra Laem Sun National Park
Ko Phuket 90% Ao Chalong Ao Po Lamnam Kra buri National Park
Ko Prayam Ao Chek Ao Puddesawan Lum Nam National Park
Ko Ra Ao Chuksamed Ao Raet Mae Wong National Park
Ko Samae San 25% Ao Chumphon Ao Rang Chorakhe Mu Ko Chang National Park
Ko Samui Ao Dhung Ga Ao Salak Khok Mu ko Chumphon Nationa Park
Ko Similan Ao Hat Chang Ao Salat Mu Ko Phetra National Park
Ko Sukon 20% Ao Hat Khuat Ao Sammuk Nam Kong National Park
Ko Surin Nua Ao Hat Rin Ao Sapparot Nam Nao National Park (80%)
Ko Surin Tai Ao Hat Wai Nam Ao Satahib Bay Ngao Waterfall
Ko Ta Ru Tao 60% Ao Hat Yao Ao Slukpet Op Luang National Park
Ko Tao Ao Hua Hin Ao Swi Pang Sida National Park
Ko Tasai Ao Kalang Ao Ta Nit Phanom Rung Historical Park
Ko Thalu 20% Ao Kham Ao Tang Chen Phu Chong Na Yoi national Park
Ao Khlong Chao Ao Tha Rua Phu Luang Wildlife ( 80%)
Ao Khlong Na Ao Thong Nian Phu Phang Nationa Park
Ao Khlong Phrao Ao Thong Ta Tan Sai Yok National Park
Ao Kho Ao Thung Kham Si Lanna National Park
Ao Khram Ao To Nung Si phang Nga National Park
Ao Kluai Ao Tong Krok Sikiet Waterfall National Park
Ao Kong Kang Ao Tong Wo Ta Phraya National Park
Ao Krasu Ao Tong Yai Tarutao National Park
Ao Krut Ao Trat Thap Lan National Park
Ao Kung Ao Tung Kaitea ThapLan National Park
Wang Taikraia Parc waterfall
As long as Thai government doesn’t offer convenient procedures people ignore such rules. $100 for just filming yourself? 2-3 months of waiting to get whatever paper? No way 😉
It’s strange that you are listing the national parks as NFZ.. because yes they are no fly zones without permission BUT permission can be sought from the park office. I know two people in the past 3 months that have done that!
Hello !
The law is clear, if you have the permission to fly by authority park management you will fly that is same for all VTD areas but not for VTR
I have ready fly with local authority permission where I live no problem the big Buddha at kuangnai district near Ubon ratchathani
may be you will be interested by that anybody talk or comment this AIP 5.1 Map Provide by CAAT/AIS very strange … 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
At leas we are allowed to fly other countries they banned drones at all!!!!!
Hi,
Just got back from 4 weeks in Thailand, I placed my drone in the hand luggage no problem at all.
Since a was to late to send my papper to CAAT I simply went to the local police office at Krabi
Offcourse I got the following info and paper with me.
Copy of your ID card, passport, registration certificate and proof of drone insurance. The insurance confirmation should be in English and contain the following critical data
Full name of the policyholder
Brand, model, and weight of insured drone(s)
Worldwide validity must be clear
Coverage of the insurance
At the police station I filled in a form and they should seen it to all CAAT, NBTC they told me.
I got a sign paper from head of Karbi police that I was approved to fly drone.
All it took was about 10 min.
So it´s easy to fix flight permission at police station.
But use common sense when and where you are bout to use the drone.
Happy flight!
Hello
Again !! record on Police station is only for NBTC for your radio communication as per telecom law
Police station or NBTC do not give any permission to fly only CAAT aviation can do that !!!
Please, this is the mail of public relation CAAT in charge to collect and record you drone
ask clarification and you will see !!!
Tantawat Charoonpatrapong
[email protected]
I would say for anyone going to Thailand and either reads these comments too late. The best thing to do is at least have documentation on hand for airports. Otherwise, I was there (unfortunately my drone was broken) and I didn’t actually see a lot of police nor drones. So just be smart, don’t film within city limits, crowds etc and you should be okay. Otherwise, go to the police office to do what Fredrik did and you should be good.
Congratulation for your expert point of view !!!!
>>> Flights in Chiang Mai must be generally approved by the air traffic control because the airport is so close to the city. We have obtained the appropriate permission.
Where do you obtain it? and who to contact?
Hi Tibor,
I called them. You can find the phone number on their facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ChiangMaiAirTrafficControlCentre/
Rules has changed feb 2018.
I tried to insurance with thic company
http://dronethaiinsurance.com
Thay answered that one week ago:
Dear Pau,
Sorry for lost our contact for awhile, due to new announcement from NBTC last week as following ,
Drone bring into Thailand must have an import license before traveling.
And must declare at the customs house.
And must register before using it, at the NBTC office.
Using drone in Thailand are allow to use of 2.4 GHz frequency. Transmission power not exceeding 100 mW
and 5.8 GHz. Transmit power not exceeding 1 watts (e.i.r.p)
Application for import license can empower others to act.
And the operator must get permission from the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand.
* NBTC – The office of The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission
* CAAT – The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT)
I am trying to find the best way to do.
Best Regards,
Danny
What are the ‘registration marks’ the application asks for in regards to your drone?
I have same question, not sure what is that? Did you manage to get more info about it?
Hey I have just a question, im not planning to fly my dji spark in thailand im just there to visit my friends for a few days as a transit before goin back to australia, do I still need a permit? If i dnt have a permit will they confiscate my drone in the airport?
What happened? Did they confiscate your done?
No, but they can force you to leave the appliance in the gardening zone
and you will recover when you tell you that you will have to pay the temporary storage fees depending on the duration
it is provided for in the Thais customs regulations
oh man so much craziness regarding drones and thailand in this comment section :/ I arrived in bangkok 2 weeks ago and had the mavic pro among other stuff (2 dslrs, 2 mavic batts, laptop, gopro…) in my hand luggage and there was no issues. The xray check guys at the airport had me give the bag for a second scan (all the stuff was in that one bag) and then said its ok. I also flew to krabi airport yesterday with all those stuff and no one bothered at all at the xray check. not sure about flying it here cause I definitely have no time to register or anything. hell, the visa is 60 days max, how on earth can a foreigner apply for registration and then wait that long, LOL.
He !He you do not know the custom rule and fly rule Thai …
It is not mandatory to have a importation certificate and you are free to have you drone with you any ware in the kingdom but Switch off engine !!!
If you use the drone and fly you are in infraction it is very simple !!!
Hello everybody,
Apparently, you need an import license for Thailand since February. Does anyone know where this new regulation is documented and how to obtain the permit?
Many thanks for your help!
Best regards, Francis
Here!!!!! https://touristpolice.go.th/en/2018/03/15/drone-regulations-in-thailand/
This is the form request by NBTC autority for custom import
Owner’s Declaration of Conformity (ODoC) Formส ํานักงํานคณะกรรมกํารกิจกํารกระจํายเสียง กิจกํารโทรทัศน์ และกิจกํารโทรคมนําคมแห่งชําติOffice of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission
https://www.dropbox.com/s/n7818bbpshx0bzf/NBTC%20RADIO%20IMPORT%20DRONE%20CUSTOM%20NEW%20RULE%20%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%B3%E0%B8%82%E0%B8%AD-32.pdf?dl=0
You bay a drone easy at pantip in bangkok en fly lokal with no problem. in teh city and at tourist places there its
I am planning on visiting in March 2019. Is it too early to submit the forms now ?
Probably too late
For March 2019??? Hardly late.
I live in Bangkok and i airline to work in and out twice a month. I have Mavic in my bag at all times and four batteries in my carry on. (With at dslr and a couple lenses, iPad, pc laptop etc. been here for I years. No problems.
Thank you
Oh my, i am planning to visit thai this september and bringing the drone with me. But after reading this i ll just have to leave the drone out
The email address to send your application to should be [email protected].
We never got a response from the emails on the applications. Had my sister-in-law call CAAT in Bangkok.
Hi there, I red a lot of e-mail address to send the application. Could you confirm? I red [email protected], [email protected] or a fax number +66 (0)2 5688848.
I am searching for a solution: I planned to go in Thailand in August and I thim I am too late.
Just came back from Thailand
i completed my forums in February and still not received anything i rang them 4 times within two weeks of going and and still got no reply
I took a risk and took all forums with me and visited the NBTC office took 45 Mins to register my Drone as they have new forums and they will not accept the old one, Also you need Photos of your Drone from every angle along with a clear photo of the Serial Number and the serial Number of the remote, two copies of your passport and all have to be Singed and dated
I was luck and there was a Taiwanese guy registering his drone when i was trying to do mine and help loads
i forgot to get his name but if you see this thanks a million if it was not for him my drone would not of got registered
I had no issues with customs at all on both international and domestic flights.
I have been in Thailand for 5 days. Flew into Bangkok airport. Took three different trains within city. Then flown from Bangkok airport to Phuket. Drown in backpack, with underwater camera, removu and battery’s in TSA safe. No problems. One security guy checked my luggage because of baby wipes. The drone he was scared to move around. And his accent seemed European. No problems. Have flown the drone three places. Just be smart when flying and don’t act scared when going through security checks. DJI Phantom Pro +. Good luck.
Which means that you did not register on anything or with any documentations with you and just went through the security checks? Do you have to declare it first?
What about departing from the airport? They allow you to bring on to the plane?
I did not have anything. Just my drone in backpack. Went to prachuap, Phuket, krabi. Only careful where and when I used it. Went through Bangkok airport three times, once through Chiangmai and Phuket airport. Did not use the drone in Chiangmai or Bangkok metro.
Several days ago, we saw a group of tourists arrested for using a small drone at the beach in Ko Samui, Thailand. Only one person was controlling it but all four were taken by the police who told us later they had no license and no insurance and also operating it too close to people walking on the beach. We heard later that they had to stay overnight in jail and pay 50,000 baht each to get out on bail! They were all considered to be using the Drone just because they were all watching the video feed.
I would say that you can just take it with you if you don’t intend to use it. It’s just another piece of your personal belongings. All drone owners and operators should realise that you can lose a drone at anytime due to any number of reasons and you should be aware of the risk involved and be prepared to suffer the cost of losing one. Otherwise leave it at home or don’t buy one. Life is an adventure and risk is always a part of that. I see a lot of comments on here by people that can’t seem to think for themselves or do their own research or take any calculated risks. We all know the rules and that Thailand and surrounding places are third world countries and you will be treated accordingly if caught doing the wrong thing…
This is the problem with Thailand. There are so many dubious laws regarding drones, e-cigarettes and other things that foreigners don’t know about.
Generally nothing happens and tourists go about their ways in peace.
Sometimes however, the police go crazy and arrest the tourists and threaten with hefty fines or even jail time.
It is always safer to have all papers in order.
Sorry, there is no dubious law in Thailand but Act.BE, ministerial circulars, royal decrees, command order or agency or government department notifications much better done than you think even sophisticated
You have no idea of the administrative organization of this country and speak as if you were resident there which I doubt besides …
For the regulation UAV Drone Act BE 2558 (2015) and Air navigation Act BE 2047 (amended) the innumerable warnings of the Thai authority are very clear except that some texts have not been translated into English so you will interpret very wrong what the different regulations say
Clearly this country is not as you think and he has an admirable and legal infrastructure that has nothing to envy the OECD do not dislike you
Regarding the customs declaration nothing new your drone can be considered as goods (tax exemption) and as the International Customs Code indicates
it must therefore be declared in temporary importation (tax exemption) but it must be brought out of course
The Royal Thai Tourist Police Division notified in March 2018 (English) on page 4/4 so that you can understand exactly what the regulation says it is curious that people persist in not wanting to understand because especially it does not arrange them ….
Personally I just received my license and the views of many requests during these 8 months of procedure it is clear that the government does not wish to distribute licenses to all those tourists who tend to do anything with their drone just watch Youtube !!!!
Here is the notification of the Tourist Police which reminds the requirements of having to make 2 very distinct declarations and in addition to filling the form 32 for the import of your drone
https://touristpolice.go.th/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/0002.pdf
form import http://www.nbtc.go.th/getattachment/Business/commu/radio/licensing/%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%9F%E0 % B8% AD% E0% B8% A3% E0% B9% 8C% E0% B8% A1% E0% B8% 84% E0% B8% B3% E0% B8% 82% E0% B8% AD / 31833 /% E0% B9% 81% E0% B8% 9A% E0% B8% 9A% E0% B8% 84% E0% B8% B3% E0% B8% 82% E0% B8% AD-32.pdf.aspx
the processing time of the applications to CAAT is considerable do not dream too much and it is a little expret you have to be visa long stay or work permit to hope to get it ….. Regards
Hi,
Since regist in NTBC and get permission form CAAT is not so easy for traveller. is there any Drone rental shop in Chiangmai
Thanks and best regards
Benny
When you go to Thailand for a few weeks then a few weeks to Vietnam then back to Thailand, do you need to fill in two forms?
Hi everyone, anyone knows how much should cost an insurance for a dji spark???
Around Thai Baht 3000 per year for 1 million baht coverage(minimum needed).
Cheers
What are the ‘registration marks’ the application asks for in regards to your drone?
I assume I get the registration marks after registering the drone, why the form is asking for it before registering?
If anyone is interested, here is the official announcement from the Thai Ministry of Transport on rules and regulations. I have uploaded the document for your use. Link below.
I live and work in Bangkok. I carry a copy of this with me in my drone case alongside my insurance info, copy of my passport. Become familiar with it. If you do get stopped atleast you know the rules and don’t get bullied into a bribe or arrest because you don’t know the laws.
Bangkok city is for the most part too crowded to fly a drone, unless you have access to a big quite parking area, roof top, private property…so don’t take the chance.
I am always on the look out for new places to launch from and they are not easy to find.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GbOmRSeDyE4OAOPwU9pNj4shIxN1UDgv/view?usp=sharing
Hello, If you know the Thai RPA / UAV regulations you still need to know that any flight is prohibited on the city of Bangkok !!!!
I invite you to consult the AIP Map NER 5.1 published by the CAAT especially for the Drones ….. which is named in the Act Act BE 2558 clausr 5 (2) b
Bangkok is ranked VTR1 ID 3000 …..
As a reminder, the AIP has a national and international jurisidic value
Tis is communication with CAAT / ANS autority
piwat Chanrueang
January 26, 2018 at 17:47
To: Bernard
Cc: Tawika Huayhongtong , Pawat Harnbumrungkit
Dear sir
Google Earth map.
Red area in Google Earth map is:
1. Restricted Area, Prohibited Area, and Danger Area that Published in AIP-Thailand ENR 5.1
2.The area within 5 nautical miles (9 KM.) From airport or temporary airfield (Red Circle)
in case of failing to comply with Article 5 of the Announcement of the Ministry of Transport
Permission and Conditions to Control and Launch Unmanned Aircraft in the category of Remotely Piloted Aircraft
B.E.2558 (attached file) Director General in written document (according to article 17)
Best Regards,
Mr Apiwat Chanrueang
Air Traffic Management Standards Division (TS)
Air Navigation Services Standards Department (ANS)
Hello,
After very long process and control today I receive my license, just to say I wrot to many exclusives information’s in this blog but never have been take it in consideration but do not forget if you do not have a NON MIGRANT long stay you will be not eligible for license !!!
Second point, All drone included -2 Kg equipped with camera on board shall be registered to CAAT That is clearly and confirmed by CAAT !!!! unfortunately infographie in Thai language have not been translated and create to many confusion and bla bla
About insurance 4 092 bahts for 2 millions bth assigned for ”all areas” permitted in kingdom as per the law governed by ”AIP 5.1 map flight drone” issued by Authority aviation .
Never mind that is a concrete situation and not a dream ….Good look !!!!
https://www.dropbox.com/s/nwpga6ylwhfde1h/No%20ID%20Official%20drone%20license%2017%20JULY%202018.JPG?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/0z81sijowbc4tmo/No%20ID%20Official%20assignation%20drone%20license%2017%20JULY%202018.JPG?dl=0