Register Drone in Thailand 2025

Flying a drone in Thailand offers spectacular views—but since December 27, 2024, new rules apply, and registration is now more complex. Both NBTC (radio control) and CAAT (flight permission) registration are legally required, even for small drones if they have a camera.

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3-Step Registration

1. Drone Insurance – Required for CAAT. Must have liability coverage of at least 1 million THB. Foreign insurance is accepted only if it meets CAAT’s strict requirements. Thai insurance speeds up approval.
2. CAAT Registration – Only possible after arrival in Thailand. Requires a Thai SIM card, an online test with 40 questions, serial number of the drone, and insurance documents. Once approved, you receive a pilot license and drone ID. UAS-Portal
3. NBTC Approval – Needed for all drones with a controller. You’ll need your entry stamp, passport, photos of the drone, and more. Apply online at anyregis.nbtc.go.th.

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Key Points

• Flying unregistered drones can lead to fines or jail (up to 100,000 THB / 5 years).
• Permits are digital and can be carried on your phone.
• Flying near people, over towns, or in national parks requires special permissions—or is outright banned. To be able to receive this kind of permission you need the CAAT and NBTC documents.

This article is a short version of a post on Full Drone Registration Guide for Thailand 2025

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