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Bangkok Airways meets with Thailand aviation regulator to discuss safety
November 4th 2026
Bangkok Airways and the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) have held a joint-meeting to discuss measures to improve aviation safety, raise operational efficiency and support the continued development of Thailand’s aviation industry in line with international standards. Read More » Topics discussed include flight time limitations, fatigue management, pilot training, aircraft maintenance standards, safety management systems, occurrence reporting, airport standards and infrastructure development. "The aviation industry plays a vital role in driving economic growth, supporting tourism and connecting Thailand with the rest of the world," Bangkok Airways CEO, Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth, said. "Achieving stable and sustainable growth requires close cooperation among all stakeholders, particularly a shared understanding between regulators and industry operators." CAAT director general, Air Chief Marshal, Manat Chavanaprayoon, said: "Improving civil aviation safety standards requires close cooperation and a shared understanding between regulators and industry operators. Today’s meeting provides an important opportunity to share knowledge, build a common understanding of regulatory requirements and jointly explore ways to improve operations, while keeping safety as our highest priority."
