The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) announced on the 30th that, in light of the tense situation on the Thai-Cambodian border and for security reasons, the operation and flying of drones are temporarily banned nationwide in Thailand, effective immediately.
According to the CAAT statement, the ban takes effect nationwide from July 30 and will remain in place until August 15 or further notice, covering all types of unmanned aerial vehicles. Violators may be subject to fines or imprisonment.
The CAAT stated that the military will be permitted to shoot down any drones deemed to pose a threat to national security. The purpose of the ban is to support security operations in sensitive areas and ensure public safety.
Previously, the CAAT had already restricted drone usage in certain sensitive areas due to the tense situation along the Thai-Cambodian border.
According to the CAAT statement, the ban takes effect nationwide from July 30 and will remain in place until August 15 or further notice, covering all types of unmanned aerial vehicles. Violators may be subject to fines or imprisonment.
The CAAT stated that the military will be permitted to shoot down any drones deemed to pose a threat to national security. The purpose of the ban is to support security operations in sensitive areas and ensure public safety.
Previously, the CAAT had already restricted drone usage in certain sensitive areas due to the tense situation along the Thai-Cambodian border.