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This thread should collect information for pilots from Thailand and/or international pilots wanting to fly in Thailand. Especially the regulatory side is interesting.
The current rules are active since August 2015 and state that there are two main categories of UAV, basically by weight and use classification. The original Thai document can be found here.
1. For the purpose of recreation (eg. as a hobby, entertainment or sport)
a) Weight of not more than 2 kg:
A license is not required for controlling or launching the UAV, however, the controller or launcher must be older than 18 years and must comply with the provided terms in the law. This comprises, among others, that they do not fly the UAV over 90 meters (300 feet) above the ground; do not fly within 30 meters (100 feet) of people, vehicles, construction sites, or buildings; and do not infringe on the privacy of others.
[size=13.333333015441895px]VLOS | VLOS | Day/Night | Daylight | VFR/IFR | Away from cloud | Must yield right of way | Yes | Max altitude (AG) | 50m | Aerodrome Traffic Zone | 9 km away from airport and its flight path | No Fly Zones | Not within no fly or restricted zones as defined in AICs or NOTAMs | min age | 18 | people | 30m | Assembly of people | 30m | buildings | 30m | Congested or Urban Area | 30m | Air worthiness certificate | Must check aircraft and that the flight can be completed safely. Must make survey of the area, and make plans in case of failure |
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b) Weight of more than 2 kg but not exceeding 25 kg:
The controller or launcher of the UAV must be older than 20 years of age, not be a person who acts against national security, must never have been imprisoned under the laws on narcotics or Customs, and must have applied for a license to be a controller or launcher of the UAV from the Ministry of Transportation. The controller or launcher must comply with the provided terms in the Notification, namely, among others, that they do not fly over 90 meters (300 feet) above the ground; do not fly within 50 meters (150 feet) of people, vehicles, construction sites, or buildings; and do not infringe on the privacy of others.
2. For purposes other than (1) where its weight does not exceed 25 kg
a) For reporting incidents or traffic-related matters (i.e. mass media)
b) For photographing or filming,
c) For research and development of airborne vehicles,
d) For other purposes:
The controller or launcher must be a business operator in a related category (i.e. mass media, film production) and must apply for a license to be a controller or launcher of the UAV from the Ministry of Transportation. The controller or launcher must comply with the provided terms in the Notification which apply to the UAV for the purpose of recreation (eg. as a hobby, entertainment or sport) where its weight is more than 2 kg but not exceeding 25 kg.
(source: bangkokvideoproductions.com)
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