Royal Gazette Revokes Special Work Permit for Foreign Pilots

The Royal Gazette published an administrative court announcement on February 1, 2026, revealing a Supreme Administrative Court ruling from January 30, 2026. The court's decision (case numbers Sor.74/2568 and Sor.152/2568) was in a legal dispute between the Thai Pilots Association and the Ministry of Labor. The ruling specifically revokes the Ministry of Labor's special work permit for foreign pilots entering Thailand to work as aircraft crew members through wet lease arrangements, as defined by aviation law. The permit, originally issued on December 13, 2024, is now nullified from the date of the Supreme Administrative Court's judgment.