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 15, 2025.
To maintain national security and public order, pursuant to Notification No. 9.
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 Ban in Border and National Security Areas until November 15, 2025.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has issued Notification No. 9 regarding the "Prohibition of Unmanned Aircraft (Drone) Operations in Areas Potentially Affecting National Security During the Thai-Cambodian Border Situation."
The notification relaxes restrictions by limiting drone No-Fly Zones to specific districts within 5 border provinces, and extends the control measures until November 15, 2025. or until further notice. This decision follows coordination with security agencies, who deem it necessary to maintain national security and public order.
The No-Fly Zones designated under Notification No. 9 include:
Provinces along the Thai-Cambodian border:
Sa Kaeo
Buriram
Si Sa Ket
Surin
Ubon Ratchathani
Special Control Area:
Khlong Hat, Aranyaprathet, Khok Sung, and Ta Phraya Districts (Sa Kaeo Province)
Lahan Sai and Ban Kruat Districts (Buriram Province)
Phu Sing, Khun Han, and Kantharalak Districts (Si Sa Ket Province)
Phanom Dong Rak, Kap Choeng, Sangkha, and Buachet Districts (Surin Province)
Khemarat, Na Tan, Pho Sai, Si Mueang Mai, Khong Chiam, Sirindhorn, Buntharik, Na Chaluai, and Nam Yuen Districts (Ubon Ratchathani Province)
Area within a 9-kilometer radius of the airport:
Airports Designated in Notification Issue No. 9 (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 under Notification Issue No. 9:
Users must register their drone and the drone operator with (CAAT) in compliance, and submit an advance application for authorization at least 3 days via the system UAS Portal and notify flight details to Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Center (C-UAS Center)
Email:: [email protected]
Flight operations are permitted between the hours of 06.00 – 18.00 น. If operations are required outside the permitted hours, permission must be obtained from (CAAT) However, flying is prohibited between the hours of 00.01 – 04.00 น. in all cases
Flight must not exceed 90 meters (300 feet) above ground level (AGL) in authorized areas. If flight operations deviate from the specified conditions, an additional application for permission must be submitted to (CAAT) Through UAS Portal
Notification of the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) Issue No. 7
Exemptions for Government Agencies:
Government agencies—such as the Military, Police, Customs, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, and the National Intelligence Agency—are permitted to operate in No-Fly Zones, but must provide prior notification via UAS Portal and notify the security agencies responsible for the area.
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. 8 and No. 9
| section | Notification Issue No. 8 | Notification Issue No. 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | Until October 30, 2025 | Until November 15, 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. |
| Requirements for Operation Outside Permitted Hours | Permission must be obtained from CAAT. | Permission must be obtained from CAAT, and flying is prohibited between 00:01–04:00 hrs. |
| o-Fly Zones in Border Provinces | Flight prohibited in specific districts of 5 border provinces | Flight ban lifted in certain districts, while No-Fly Zones are designated in specific districts posing security risks. |
| Flight Altitude | Not exceeding 90 meters | 90 meters (300 feet) |
Summary of Additional Information in Notification Issue No. 9:
CAAT Extends Drone Ban in Border and National Security Areas until November 15, 2025. Through the development of UAS Portal to make drone operations more convenient and safer. Furthermore, restrictions on flight prohibitions were relaxed in certain areas, particularly in the 5 border provinces affected by the Thai-Cambodian border situation. However, strict flight control requirements remain in effect to maintain national security.
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