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Act on Civil Aviation of Thailand
พระราชบัญญัติการเดินอากาศ · Civil Aviation Act · B.E. 2497 (1954)
Overview
The Act on Civil Aviation of Thailand B.E. 2497 (1954), as substantially amended, regulates Thai civil aviation. The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) was elevated to a full regulator by Royal Decree in 2015 following ICAO Significant Safety Concerns. The Act covers pilot licensing, aircraft registration, airworthiness, air operator certification, drone regulation, and airport licensing.
- Promulgating authority
- Parliament
- พระราชบัญญัติ
- Enacted
- B.E. 2497 (1954)
- Official text
- https://www.krisdika.go.th/
Key Sections2
The 2 sections most frequently cited in practice or relevant to foreigners. Click any section for a deep-linkable page suitable for sharing.
Amendments
Major reforms 2015-2019 to address ICAO findings and create CAAT as a fully independent regulator.
The summaries on this page are plain-English educational paraphrases — not authoritative translations. For the binding wording you must consult the Royal Gazette publication or the consolidated text at the Office of the Council of State. Educational use only — not a substitute for advice from a Thai-qualified lawyer.
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