On 19 August 2026, the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT), through its Air Navigation Services Standards Department (ANS), held a meeting with the Office of the Search and Rescue Commission (OSARC). The meeting aimed to foster a common understanding and further enhance Thailand’s SAR service standards.
The meeting focused on building a shared understanding of the regulatory oversight process for SAR standards, as well as exchanging information and operational approaches between CAAT, as the regulatory authority, and OSARC, as Thailand’s SAR air navigation service provider. The discussions aimed to ensure that SAR operations are carried out efficiently and in accordance with applicable standards.
The two organizations also discussed approaches to supporting and further developing SAR services to strengthen coordination and response preparedness in the event of an aircraft emergency. These efforts are intended to enhance the overall effectiveness of Thailand’s SAR system, which is an essential component of the country’s aviation safety framework.
As the regulatory authority responsible for SAR oversight, CAAT remains committed to strengthening close cooperation with air navigation service providers and continuously enhancing SAR standards and capabilities to support the sustainable development of aviation safety in Thailand.
