# Flying a Drone in Thailand – Updated Guide for Tourists

- Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/law/239672-flying-a-drone-in-thailand-updated-guide-for-tourists
- Published: 2025-08-18T04:10:00+07:00
- Author: Tourism Authority of Thailand

**Thailand’s Civil Aviation Authority partially lifts drone ban from 16-31 August
2025 under strict conditions, including area restrictions, advance notification,
altitude limits, and mandatory registration for legal compliance.**

## Drone Operations Temporarily Permitted in Thailand

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has temporarily lifted the drone
ban from 16 to 31 August 2025, allowing operations under strict conditions. This
decision follows restrictions due to security concerns at the Thai-Cambodian border.
Drones are prohibited in martial law zones and areas near military operations, including
specific border provinces and within a 9-kilometer radius of airports. Operators
must check approved areas using the UAS Portal and notify authorities three days
before flying.

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## Essential Drone Compliance Guidelines

Drone flights are limited to the hours of 06:00 to 18:00, with a maximum altitude
of 90 meters unless specially authorized. All agricultural drones must be registered
through the UAS Portal. Government agencies can operate within their legal capacities
but must report planned flights in restricted zones. Violations should be promptly
reported to CAAT or local authorities. Operators must adhere to these rules to support
national security measures.

## Registration and Safety Regulations

All drones in Thailand must be registered with both the National Broadcasting and
Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) and CAAT. Compliance with national aviation
regulations is mandatory to avoid penalties. Operators are encouraged to undertake
CAAT’s online knowledge test for airspace rules and obtain appropriate insurance.
From 30 June 2025, drone registrations will exclusively occur via the CAAT UAS Portal,
ensuring up-to-date compliance with evolving regulations.

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