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Updated December 5, 2025

Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) administers aviation safety and airspace management under the Civil Aviation Act. CAAT issues operating licenses, enforces compliance, coordinates with NBTC for frequency allocation, authorizes drone flight activities, and imposes penalties for violations.

Regulator Overview

Basic information about Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand

Full Name

Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT)

Established

2015

Type

National Aviation Authority

Jurisdiction

TH

Alternative Names

CAAT, Thai CAA

Notable Facts

Important information about drone regulations

Dual registration system: NBTC for all drones, CAAT for cameras and >2kg drones
Maximum altitude 90m, flights only 06:00-18:00
No operations in restricted/martial zones or within 9km of airports without authorization
Minimum distances: 30m for <2kg drones, 50m for 2-25kg drones
Legacy site uav.caat.or.th deprecated June 2025, all services now through UAS Portal
Temporary nationwide drone ban lift from 16-31 August 2025 demonstrates regulatory adaptability

Unit Systems

Measurement units used in this regulator's jurisdiction

Weight

Grams (g)

Distance

Meters (m)

Altitude

Meters (m)

Speed

metric

Regulations

Current regulations and frameworks for drone operations

TitleEffective Date
CAAT UAS RegulationsREG-2January 1, 2020
Civil Aviation ActREG-1January 1, 2019

Official Resources

About this regulatory authority

Country

TH

Region

National

Type

National Aviation Authority

Updated

12/5/2025

Contact Information

How to reach Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand

uasportal.caat.or.th
Last updated: December 5, 2025