Thailand has in place certain rules and regulations concerning the bringing of drones – also known as unmanned aerial vehicles or remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) – into the country, and their use while there. Tourists are required to register their drones with Thailand's two agencies:
1. The National Broadcasting Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), which is for registering the frequency used by drones. Click HERE to create an account.
2. The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT), which is for registering the persons who control and are in charge of the drones. Click HERE to register.
If the drone is not registered properly before entering Thailand, a drone’s owner could face a five-year jail term or a fine of up to 100,000 Baht.
Tourists will also want to familiarise themselves with the rules for flying drones in Thailand. Among the key points here are that drones:
- Must not be flown in a way that could cause harm to life and property, or disturb the peace, of others.
- Must be flown in the line of sight at all times.
- Must not be flown over gatherings of people.
- Must not be flown near areas where there are piloted aircraft.
- Should not be used to violate the privacy of others.
For further information, please directly contact:
The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission
87 Phaholyothin 8 (Soi Sailom), Samsen Nai, Phayathai, Bangkok 10400
Tel: +(66) 2670 8888 NBTC Call Center 1200
Website: www.nbtc.go.th
Website: www.caat.or.th/en