Apart from the powers and duties to carry out works to achieve the objectives, the Authority shall have the powers and duties as follows:
1) To study, analyze and develop civil aviation activities in the aspects of safety, environmental protection, air transport facilitation, air transport economy as well as the civil aviation infrastructure system of the country;
2) To give a recommendation on a policy to the Civil Aviation Board concerning civil aviation and air transport;
3) To give a recommendation to the Minister on the issuance of ministerial regulations under the law on air navigation;
4) To perform the duty as the secretariat for the Civil Aviation Board under the law on air navigation, and perform other works as assigned by the Civil Aviation Board;
5) To take action to prepare the National Civil Aviation facilitation program, security program, and safety program including the master plan for commercial airport establishment in the country to be proposed to the Civil Aviation Board for approval, as well as to regulate and control implementation according to those programs;
6) To take action to systemize civil aviation, and stipulate rules, procedures, and conditions concerning airspace utilization to optimize safety and efficiency;
7) To inspect, monitor, control and encourage those involved in aviation industry and civil aviation activities to comply with laws, rules, procedures, and International Standards;
8) To regulate aerodrome activities and licensed aerodrome established under the law on air navigation or other laws to ensure safety and meet International Standard;
9) To give cooperation with, and support to, the Civil Aviation Board and government agencies in coordination or negotiation with international organizations or foreign countries related to air traffic rights or entry into any agreement related to civil aviation which is subject to the powers and duties of other government agencies;
10) To cooperate and coordinate with relevant organizations or agencies, both domestic and international, in the matter of civil aviation in accordance with Thailand’s obligations under international conventions or agreements to which Thailand is a party;
11) To promote and support research and development for civil aviation activities;
12) To certify training courses and training organizations for personnel under the law on air navigation and stipulate other required qualifications and knowledge of aviation personnel;
13) To stipulate standards for officers’ performance under the law on air navigation;
14) To establish the aircraft registry and registry for personnel and other persons relating to civil aviation;
15) To prepare and distribute knowledge and news concerning civil aviation;
16) To perform any other action that is necessary or sequential to achieve the Authority’s objectives, that is prescribed by law as the powers and duties of the Authority, or that is assigned by the Minister or the Cabinet.