Updated August 5, 2026
Civil Aviation Authority Thailand
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) regulates unmanned aircraft alongside the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC). Drone pilots and aircraft must register via the UAS Portal (uasportal.caat.or.th). Operators must obtain a basic drone pilot certificate and display the CAAS-assigned registration number on the aircraft.
Overview
Full name
Civil Aviation Authority Thailand
Type
Government Agency
Jurisdiction
TH
Notable Facts
Important information about drone regulations
Dual registration required: CAAT (pilot + drone) and NBTC (radio equipment)
Basic drone pilot certificate via online knowledge test (valid 2 years)
Third-party liability insurance (minimum 1 million Baht) required
Registration number must be visibly displayed on the drone
Unit Systems
Measurement units used in this regulator's jurisdiction
Weight
Kilograms (kg)
Distance
metric
Altitude
Meters (m)
Speed
Kilometers per hour (km/h)
Official Resources
About this regulatory authority
Country
TH
Region
National
Type
Government Agency
Updated
8/5/2026
Last updated: August 5, 2026