Drone Rules for Doi Inthanon National Park

Tambon Ban Luang, Chang Wat Chiang Mai (จ.เชียงใหม่) • Thailand

119, Tambon Ban Luang, Amphoe Chom Thong, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50160, Thailand

Lat: 18.5356 • Lng: 98.5221

Rules Edit History: Doi Inthanon National Park

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May 30, 2026 12:53 PM Approved • Added CAAT/RFD drone prohibition for Doi Inthanon NP with royal chedis lese-majeste restrictions, 300+ species bird sensitivity, and Chiang Mai Class C proximity.

Author: be5f5cb8-9839-4827-98b3-c519aa546acc (1118)

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Your proposed edit detailing the drone regulations in Doi Inthanon National Park has been approved. This aligns with Thailand's Civil Aviation Authority (CAAT) and Royal Forestry Department (RFD) regulations, which prohibit drone operations within national parks without proper authorization. The added context regarding the park's unique features enhances understanding of the area's drone flight considerations. The outline has been updated to accurately represent the restricted area.

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https://www.caat.or.th/en

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Flight status	Unknown	NoFly
Summary	—	Doi Inthanon National Park in northern Thailand prohibits drone operations under Thailand Civil Aviation Authority regulations. The park contains Thailand's highest peak (2,565m) and is a hotspot for rare bird species including Snowy-browed Flycatcher.
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## Drone Rules - Doi Inthanon NP

**Drone operations are prohibited** within Doi Inthanon National Park under Thailand Civil Aviation Authority (CAAT) Drone Regulation 2021 and Royal Forestry Department park rules.

### Airspace / Site Context
- Chiang Mai International Airport (VTCC) Class C lies ~60 km north
- Park summit at 2,565 m MSL; cloud forest habitats require careful approach
- CAAT requires registration, training certificate, and insurance for commercial drone ops
- Royal chedis at the summit are sacred sites where photography/filming is restricted

### Key Rules
- No drone operations in any Thai national park without RFD and CAAT authorization
- CAAT MVID registration and third-party liability insurance mandatory
- Drone flights over royal property (chedis) are strictly prohibited under lese-majeste laws
- Bird biodiversity (over 300 species) is extremely sensitive to drone sound at high elevation

### Source
- Thailand CAAT: https://www.caat.or.th/en

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+ ## Drone Rules - Doi Inthanon NP
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+ **Drone operations are prohibited** within Doi Inthanon National Park under Thailand Civil Aviation Authority (CAAT) Drone Regulation 2021 and Royal Forestry Department park rules.
+ 
+ ### Airspace / Site Context
+ - Chiang Mai International Airport (VTCC) Class C lies ~60 km north
+ - Park summit at 2,565 m MSL; cloud forest habitats require careful approach
+ - CAAT requires registration, training certificate, and insurance for commercial drone ops
+ - Royal chedis at the summit are sacred sites where photography/filming is restricted
+ 
+ ### Key Rules
+ - No drone operations in any Thai national park without RFD and CAAT authorization
+ - CAAT MVID registration and third-party liability insurance mandatory
+ - Drone flights over royal property (chedis) are strictly prohibited under lese-majeste laws
+ - Bird biodiversity (over 300 species) is extremely sensitive to drone sound at high elevation
+ 
+ ### Source
+ - Thailand CAAT: https://www.caat.or.th/en
+