CAAT Notification: Extension of Drone Flight Controls in Border and National Security Areas
Drone flight ban in border and national security areas extended until November 30, 2025.
เพื่อรักษาความปลอดภัยและความสงบเรียบร้อยของประเทศ ตามประกาศฉบับที่ 7
Check Drone Flight Control Areas
This notification designates strict No-Fly Zones categorized into three main groups. Users can click below to view details for each category.
5 Border Provinces
- Sa Kaeo
- Buriram
- Si Sa Ket
- Surin
- Ubon Ratchathani
Flight Conditions in Authorized Areas
For drone operations outside designated No-Fly Zones, users must still strictly adhere to the established regulations and conditions to ensure safety and legal compliance.
Drone Registration
Users must first properly register their drones with the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT).
Apply for Permission in Advance
Submit a request via the system at least 3 working days in advance. UAS Portal
Notify Relevant Authorities
Notify flight information to the Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Center.
Flight Time Limits
Flights are permitted between 06:00 – 18:00 hrs. Flying is strictly prohibited from 00:01 – 04:00 hrs.
Exemptions for Government Agencies
Drones utilized for government missions—such as those by the Military, Police, Customs, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, and the National Intelligence Agency—are exempt. However, for operations within No-Fly Zones, prior notification must be submitted via the UAS Portal, and the security agencies responsible for the area must be informed.
Suspect Illegal Activity? Report Tips Here.
If you encounter suspected illegal drone operations or unauthorized flights within controlled areas, please report the information immediately to help safeguard national security.
Local Authorities
Police Stations, Military Units, or Local Security Agencies in your area.
CAAT Extends Drone Flight Ban in Border and National Security Areas until November 30, 2025
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has issued Notification No. 7 regarding the "Prohibition of Unmanned Aircraft (Drone) Operations in Areas Potentially Affecting National Security During the Thai-Cambodian Border Situation."
by revoking Notification Issue No. 6, which expired on September 30, 2025, and extending the control measures until November 30, 2025, or until further notice. This decision is in accordance with coordination with security agencies, who still deem it necessary to maintain national security and public order.
The No-Fly Zones Designated Under Notification Issue No. 7 include:
Provinces along the Thai-Cambodian border:
Sa Kaeo
Buriram
Si Sa Ket
Surin
Ubon Ratchathani
Special Control Area:
Sattahip District (Chonburi Province)
Mueang Rayong District (Rayong Province)
อำเภอพยุหคีรี (นครสวรรค์)
Mueang Ratchaburi District (Ratchaburi Province)
Area within a 9-kilometer radius of the airport:
Airports Designated in Notification Issue No. 7 (e.g., Chiang Mai Airport, Phitsanulok Airport, Udon Thani Airport, etc.)
Other Areas Specifically Designated by Security Agencies:
Following coordination with security agencies in strategically important or security-sensitive areas
Flight Conditions in Authorized Areas
Users must register their drone with CAAT properly.
Submit an application for permission in advance at least 3 days via the system UAS Portal (uasportal.caat.or.th) and notify the Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Center (C-UAS Center)
📧 Email:: [email protected]
Flight Schedule: Flying is permitted between 06:00 and 18:00 hrs
If operations are required outside this time period, an application for special permission must be submitted.
Flying is prohibited between 00:01 and 04:00 hrs. in all cases
If flight operations deviate from the specified conditions, an additional application for permission must be submitted to CAAT
Notification of the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) Issue No. 7
Exemptions
Drones belonging to government agencies such as the Military, Police, Customs, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Natural Resources, and the National Intelligence Agency can be used in accordance with their authority/mandate.
If operating in a No-Fly Zone, prior notification must be submitted to the UAS Portal, the C-UAS Center, and the responsible security agencies
Reporting Channels for Illegal Activity
CAAT Tel: 02-568-8851, Email: [email protected]
C-UAS Center Tel: 02-126-7846, Email: [email protected]
Local Police Stations, Military Units, or Local Security Agencies
Comparison Table: Notification Issues No. 6 and No. 7
| section | Notification Issue No. 6 | Notification Issue No. 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | until September 30, 2025 | until November 30, 2025 |
| No-fly zones | Flight prohibited in 5 border provinces and specific districts. | Flight ban lifted in certain districts, such as Sattahip, Rayong, and Phayuha Khiri. |
| Drone Operations by Government Agencies | Prior notification required for operations in No-Fly Zones | The requirement for prior notification in No-Fly Zones remains the same. |
Summary
CAAT extends the drone flight ban in border and national security areas until November 30, 2025 through the development of the UAS Portal to make drone usage more convenient and safer.
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