On 26 March 2026, the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) participated in the 24th SEARAST and National Coordinator Meeting held at the ICAO APAC Regional Office in Bangkok. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Kajornpat Maklin, Deputy Director General for Safety Oversight.
The meeting was conducted under the framework of the Cooperative Development of Operational Safety and Continuing Airworthiness Programme – Southeast Asia (COSCAP-SEA), a key mechanism of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to support Member States in continuously enhancing aviation safety and airworthiness standards through regional cooperation, information sharing, and capacity building.
During the meeting, participating States reviewed progress on key safety priorities from ICAO and regional platforms, assessed ongoing initiatives, and discussed future directions of the South-East Asia Regional Aviation Safety Team (SEARAST) and COSCAP-SEA. The session also provided a platform for exchanging safety data and best practices to further strengthen the effectiveness and harmonization of aviation safety oversight across the region.
The Deputy Director General of CAAT stated, “This meeting serves as an important platform to strengthen collaboration among Member States and to exchange knowledge and experience, which will contribute to enhancing aviation safety standards across the Asia-Pacific region in a sustainable manner.”
CAAT’s participation reflects its role as a regulator committed to strengthening aviation safety oversight through international cooperation, ensuring that Thailand’s aviation system continues to align with global standards and best practices.
