Passengers may carry free of charge baggage as specified and subject to the conditions and limitations in THAI Regulations.
The weight allowance has been introduced by THAI for a journey:
If your journey involves multiple airline partners, please be aware that baggage rules may vary. In case of code-share flights, the carrier performing as the Most Significant Carrier (MSC) determines the baggage rule, will be the Marketing Carrier unless that carrier publishes a rule stipulating that it will be the Operating Carrier. In some cases, the baggage rules that apply for your journey may be those of our partner airlines, please contact your travel agent or our ticketing/reservation agent for further advice.
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If your journey involves multiple airline partners, please be aware that baggage rules may vary. In case of code-share flights, the carrier performing as the Most Significant Carrier (MSC) determines the baggage rule, will be the Marketing Carrier unless that carrier publishes a rule stipulating that it will be the Operating Carrier. In some cases, the baggage rules that apply for your journey may be those of our partner airlines, please contact your travel agent or our ticketing/reservation agent for further advice.
If your journey involves multiple airline partners, please be aware that baggage rules may vary. In case of code-share flights that include a point in the United States/US Territories, the carrier performing as the marketing carrier determines the baggage rule. In some cases, the baggage rules that apply for your journey may be those of our partner airlines, please contact your travel agent or our ticketing/reservation agent for further advice.
Other than equipment installed or supplied on the aircraft by THAI, passengers own equipment/devices/travel gadgets such as personal air purifier/ionizers, seat-recline preventer, knee defender, inflight beds e.g. Bed Box ,Jet Kids, Fly Baby, leg-rests, hammocks, infant canopies or similar devices are not allowed to use onboard due to :
All liquids, aerosols, and gels in carry-on baggage must be carried in containers with a capacity not greater than 100ml.
Excess Baggage Charges applicable to Purely Domestic Sectors
All excess baggage must be assessed and charged before the passenger boards the aircraft.
Baggage checked in addition to the traveler's baggage allowance. Checked baggage allowance may vary depending on cabin, status level, military status, itinerary and date of purchase.
Baggage carried in excess of the free baggage allowance is charged as follows, irrespective of the class paid for and used by the passenger.
Excess Baggage Charge rate, applicable to a checked portion of travel on purely THAI Domestic sectors, are in Weight Concept on a fixed rate listed below.
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All excess baggage must be assessed and charged before the passenger boards the aircraft.
Baggage checked in addition to the traveler's baggage allowance. Checked baggage allowance may vary depending on cabin, status level, military status, itinerary and date of purchase.
Baggage carried in excess of the free baggage allowance is charged as follows, irrespective of the class paid for and used by the passenger.
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Area 1(TC1) is composed of the whole of the Western Hemisphere.
Area 2(TC2) is Europe, Middle East and Africa.
Area 3(TC3) is composed of the whole of Asia and the neighboring islands (with the exception of the part included in TC2); Australia, New Zealand and neighboring islands and also the Pacific Islands (except those included in TC1).
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Category | Include in allowance | Charge | Remark |
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Bike/Bicycle | Yes** | If it exceeds the allowance apply Special Unit price (Flat Rates). | • Allow one bike per passenger to be included in the allowance. • 2nd one or more to be charged as normal excess baggage charge. |
Bowling | Yes | If it exceeds the allowance apply Special Unit price (Flat Rates). | - |
Fishing Equipment | Yes | If it exceeds the allowance apply Special Unit price (Flat Rates). | |
Golfing | Yes | If it exceeds the allowance apply Special Unit price (Flat Rates). | • Allow one golf set per passenger to be included in the allowance. • 2nd one or more to be charged as normal excess baggage charge |
Snow/Water Skiing | Yes | If it exceeds the allowance apply Special Unit price (Flat Rates). | - |
Surfboard/Windsurf | No Note: Exception please see remark |
If it exceeds the allowance apply Special Unit price (Flat Rates). | If traveling to / from Australia / New Zealand, only one surfboard is able to include in the baggage allowance. If it exceeds the allowance, Special Unit price (Flat Rates) is applied. In case a passenger makes a stopover in BKK, the passenger is still entitled for this privilege. If the ticket is purchased from TG Japan (Points of sales in Japan/TG document only ), one surfboard is free of charge only when it is transported to/from Denpasar Bali (DPS). In case a passenger makes a stopover in BKK, the passenger is still entitled for this privilege. |
Scuba Diving | Yes | If it exceeds the allowance apply Special Unit price (Flat Rates). | - |
AVIH (Dog or Cat carried as checked baggage with charges) | No | Collect charges in Special Unit price (Flat Rates). | Only Dog or Cat to be accepted to some destinations due to regulations of each countries. Not applicable for Aircraft A320 due to the compartment is not designed (from the manufacturer) to accommodate live animal. Not applicable for Aircraft A320 types. |
Sporting Firearms | Yes*** | If it exceeds the allowance apply Special Unit price (Flat Rates). | - |
One portable musical instrument | Yes Note : If the item not exceeding 100cm (39 inches) in length |
If it exceeds the allowance apply Special Unit price (Flat Rates). |
A : On TG Operating flights only
Generally, a common baggage provision, IATA Resolution 302, is applicable to IATA airline members (including THAI). The resolution regulates which carrier’s baggage rules apply when your journey and/or baggage checked portion comprised of two or more carriers (Interline baggage provision). The IATA Resolution 302 is considered in accordance with the IATA Traffic Conference Areas.
In order to facilitate the adjustment of fares, fees and other charges, IATA has divided the world into three main ‘Areas’. These Areas are called Area1, Area2 and Area3. They are regularly used in the interpretation of tariff rules and in the calculation of international air fares. Airlines sometimes refer to these areas as TC (Tariff Conference), TC1 (for Area1), TC2 (for Area2) and TC3 (for Area3).
Under each Area there are smaller ‘sub-areas’ or ‘regions’ which, in the IATA context, may have a different meaning from that generally implied by the geographical term.
Area 1 is composed of the whole of the Western Hemisphere.
Area 2 is Europe, Middle East and Africa.
Area 3 is composed of the whole of Asia and the neighboring islands (with the exception of the part included in TC2); Australia, New Zealand and neighboring islands and also the Pacific Islands (except those included in TC1).
Effective 01OCT14, if your travel involved a so called code shared flights, the carrier performing as the Marketing Carrier of the baggage checked portion determines the baggage rule, unless carrier publishes a rule stipulating that it will be the Operating Carrier.
In general, for passengers whose ultimate ticketed origin or destination is the United States and/or its territories, the baggage provisions selected at the beginning of the itinerary shall apply throughout the journey, regardless of stopovers.
If THAI baggage rule applies on your journey to the United States/US Territories, it is also THAI baggage rule applies on the return though you makes a stopover en-route.
In case of code-share flights that include a point in the United States/US Territories, the carrier performing as the marketing carrier determines the baggage rule.
If your journey involves multiple airline partners, please be aware that baggage rules may vary. The baggage rules that apply for your journey may be those of our partner airlines. In some cases, they may apply their own baggage rule regardless of the code-share rules and rules for both outbound and inbound portion of travel. You may be charged for check-baggage fee if your journey originates in the United States/US Territories. Please contact their ticketing/reservation agents and/or read more about their baggage allowance and fee policies through their websites for further advice.
The purpose of this determination is to establish the approach to interline baggage rule that air carriers should apply for tickets purchased on and after April 1, 2015, when participating in an interline itinerary issued on a single ticket, where the origin or ultimate destination is a point in Canada.
The agency determines that, for international itineraries involving multiple air carriers, to and from Canada, purchased on a single ticket issued on or after April 1, 2015, carriers should:
Interline Partner's Website Link of Baggage Policy
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Passengers are required to carry this type of baggage as carry-on, any installed batteries must be removed prior to check-in to completely deactivate all electronics features. Each passenger is allowed to hand carry one baggage at maximum length 56 cm (22 inches), width 45 cm (18 inches) and thickness 25 cm (10 inches). These dimensions include wheels, handles, and side pockets. Total weight of the carry-on baggage must not exceed 7 kg (15 lb.). The baggage that exceeds the conditions and dimensions above shall only be processed as checked baggage.
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) reserved the right to refuse carriage of the baggage that exceeds the above conditions and dimensions as checked baggage if the installed lithium batteries are non removable type.
Dangerous Goods or Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) are items or articles or substances which are capable of posing a hazard to health, safety, property or the environment and classified as follows:
List of Forbidden Items |
1. Baggage with installed lithium batteries (Smart baggage) non-removable batteries exceeding 0.3 g lithium metal or 2.7 Wh or unidentified lithium contents/power rating lithium batteries installed in baggage. |
2. Chemical powder/solution for personal use or commercial use, except specified in the list of allowable items. |
3. Damaged or recalled batteries, including when in a device |
4. Disabling devices such as mace, pepper spray, etc. containing an irritant or incapacitating substance are forbidden on the person, in checked and carry-on baggage. |
5. Electro shock weapons (e.g. Tasers) containing dangerous goods such as explosives, compressed gases, lithium batteries, etc. are forbidden in carry-on baggage or checked baggage or on the person. |
6. Fireworks, Sparklers |
7. Oxygen or air, gaseous, cylinders and liquid oxygen system required for medical use.
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8. Security-type attaché cases, cash boxes, cash bags, etc. incorporating dangerous goods, such as lithium batteries and/or pyrotechnic material, except as provided in table below are totally forbidden. |
9. Self-balancing personal transportation devices, small vehicle, e-skate, e-skateboard or other similar devices powered by lithium batteries and its accessories. |
10. “Strike anywhere” matches, “Blue flame” or “Cigar” lighters or lighters powered by a lithium battery without a safety cap or means of protection against unintentional activation. |
11. Self Heating Meals, food and beverages containing a flame less ration heater or meals ready to eat (MRE). |
12. A Undetermined type and/or watt-hour rating batteries. |
For your safety, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) does not allow these dangerous goods in checked baggage, carry-on baggage and on one’s person on all THAI flights except as listed in the table below.
List of allowable items | Checked Baggage | Carry-on Baggage | Approval Required |
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1. Alcoholic beverages
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Allowed in Checked Baggage* | Allowed in Carry-on Baggage* | Approval Not Required |
2. Ammunition for sporting purpose, securely packaged(in Div. 1.4S, UN 0012 or UN 0014 only)
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Allowed in Checked Baggage | Not Allowed in Carry-on Baggage | Approval Required |
3. Avalanche rescue backpack
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Allowed in Checked Baggage | Allowed in Carry-on Baggage | Approval Required |
4. Baggage with installed lithium batteries (Smart baggage)
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Allowed in Checked Baggage | Allowed in Carry-on Baggage * See Note | Approval Required |
5. Batteries, spare/loose, including lithium metal or lithium ion cells or batteriesfor portable electronic devices must be carried in carry-on baggage only:
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Not Allowed in Checked Baggage | Allowed in Carry-on Baggage * See Note | Approval Not Required |
6. Camping stoves and fuel containers that have contained a flammable liquid fuelwith empty fuel tank and/or fuel container. |
Allowed in Checked Baggage | Not Allowed in Carry-on Baggage | Approval Required |
7. Chemical Agent Monitoring Equipment:
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Allowed in Checked Baggage | Allowed in Carry-on Baggage | Approval Required |
8. Dry ice (carbon dioxide, solid)
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Allowed in Checked Baggage | Allowed in Carry-on Baggage | Approval Required |
9. E-cigarettes(including e-cigars, e-pipes, other personal vaporizers) containing batteries must be individually protected to prevent accidental activation.
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Not Allowed in Checked Baggage | Allowed in Carry-on Baggage *See Note |
Approval Not Required |
10. Fuel cellscontaining fuel, powering portable electronic devices (PED), for example cameras, cellular phones, laptop computers and camcorders. |
Not Allowed in Checked Baggage | Allowed in Carry-on Baggage | Approval Not Required |
11. Fuel cells cartridges, sparefor portable electronic devices. |
Allowed in Checked Baggage | Allowed in Carry-on Baggage | Approval Not Required |
12. Gas cartridges, small, non-flammable
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Allowed in Checked Baggage | Allowed in Carry-on Baggage | Approval Required |
13. Gas cylinders, non-flammable, non-toxic worn for the operation of mechanical limbs.Also, spare cylinders of a similar size if required to ensure an adequate supply for the duration of the journey. |
Allowed in Checked Baggage | Allowed in Carry-on Baggage | Approval Not Required |
14. Hair curlers containing hydrocarbon gas
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Allowed in Checked Baggage | Allowed in Carry-on Baggage | Approval Not Required |
15. Heat producing articlessuch as underwater torches (diving lamps) and soldering irons. |
Allowed in Checked Baggage | Allowed in Carry-on Baggage | Approval Required |
16. Insulated packagings containing refrigerated liquid nitrogen (dry shipper)
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Allowed in Checked Baggage | Allowed in Carry-on Baggage | Approval Not Required |
17. Internal combustion or fuel cell engines
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Allowed in Checked Baggage | Not Allowed in Carry-on Baggage | Approval Not Required |
18. Lithium Batteries: Security-type equipment containing lithium batteriesfor example handheld metal detector. |
Allowed in Checked Baggage | Not Allowed in Carry-on Baggage | Approval Required |
19. Lithium Batteries: Portable electronic devices (PED) containing lithium metal or lithium ion cells or batteriesincluding medical devices such as the portable oxygen concentrators (POC)* and consumer electronics such as cameras, mobile phones, laptops and tablets when carried by passengers or crew for personal use:
Note: The POC model shall meet one of the following acceptance criteria:
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Allowed in Checked Baggage | Allowed in Carry-on Baggage | Approval Not Required |
20. Lithium battery-powered electronic devices.Lithium ion batteries for portable and medical electronic devices:
* Watt Hours(wh) = Amp Hours (Ah) x Voltage (v)
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Allowed in Checked Baggage | Allowed in Carry-on Baggage | Approval Required |
21. Lithium batteries, spare/loose A Watt-hour rating exceeding 100 Wh. but not exceeding 160 Wh. or with a lithium metal content exceeding 2 g
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* Watt Hours(wh) = Amp Hours (Ah) x Voltage (v)
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Not Allowed in Checked Baggage | Allowed in Carry-on Baggage *See Note |
Approval Required |
22. Matches, safety (one small packet) or a small cigarette lighter
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ON ONE'S PERSON | ON ONE'S PERSON | Approval Not Required |
23. Mobility AidsBattery-powered wheelchairs or other similar mobility devices with non-spillable wet batteries or with batteries which comply with IATA DGR Special Provision A123 or A199
* Note:Examples of batteries complying with special provision A123 and A199 are: alkali-manganese, zinc-carbon, nickel-cadmium and nickel-metal hydride batteries. |
Allowed in Checked Baggage | Not Allowed in Carry-on Baggage | Approval Required |
24. Mobility AidsBattery-powered wheelchairs or other similar mobility devices with spillable batteries or with lithium ion batteries The lithium batteries must be of a type which meets the requirements of each test in the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, subsection 38.3. Note: Spillable batteries have a number of openings on top where a liquid electrolyte (corrosive) is poured in to maintain the chemical reactions required to generate electrical energy. Battery-powered wheelchairs or other similar mobility devices with lithium ion batteries where the battery is specifically designed to be removed, the battery must be carried in the cabin |
Allowed in Checked Baggage | Not Allowed in Carry-on Baggage | Approval Required |
25. Non-radioactive medicinal or toiletry articles (including aerosols) such as hair sprays, perfumes, colognes and medicines containing alcohol; and Non-flammable, non-toxic aerosols in Division 2.2, with no subsidiary hazard, for sporting or home use
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Allowed in Checked Baggage | Not Allowed in Carry-on Baggage | Approval Not Required |
26. Permeation devices,must meet IATA DGR special provision A41 |
Allowed in Checked Baggage | Not Allowed in Carry-on Baggage | Approval Not Required |
27. Portable electronic devices containing non-spillable batteries
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Allowed in Checked Baggage | Allowed in Carry-on Baggage | Approval Not Required |
28. Powerbanks
* Watt Hours(wh) = Amp Hours (Ah) x Voltage (v)
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Not Allowed in Checked Baggage | Allowed in Carry-on Baggage */**, See Limit | Approval Not Required* |
29. Radioisotopic cardiac pacemakers :or other devices
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ON ONE'S PERSON | ON ONE'S PERSON | Approval Not Required |
30. Specimens, non-infectiouspacked with small quantities of flammable liquid and must meet IATA DGR Special Provision A180 |
Allowed in Checked Baggage | Not Allowed in Carry-on Baggage | Approval Not Required |
31. Thermometer, medical or clinical, which contains mercury
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Allowed in Checked Baggage | Not Allowed in Carry-on Baggage | Approval Not Required |
32. Thermometer or barometer, mercury filledcarried by a representative of a government weather bureau or similar official agency. |
Not Allowed in Checked Baggage | Not Allowed in Carry-on Baggage | Approval Required |
If you arrive at your destination without your checked baggage, rest assured that we’ll do everything we can to assist and have your baggage delivered to you as soon as possible.
If your baggage was damaged during a flight, bring it to the TG baggage service immediately after arrival. All damages have to be reviewed and evaluated by the baggage service office personnel. When you have reported the damaged baggage, the airport representative will give you a Property Irregularity Report (PIR). This is a unique file reference, connected to your baggage, and you must be sure that you receive a copy of the Property Irregularity Report.
Depending on the damages of your baggage, it will be repaired or compensated by deducting depreciation. TG will help you repair or exchange your damaged bag. The registration to TG baggage support is considered a written claim and needs to be registered within seven days since the arrival date.
TG' s liability, along with other airlines, is limited in accordance with the Montreal Convention. TG's liability is limited to 1288 SDR (Special Drawing Rights = a currency exchange rate that may vary) per customer for checked and unchecked baggage, which is why it may be to your advantage to contact your insurance company for reimbursement.
Please do not include valuables or electronic items, important documents or money in your checked baggage. Fragile or perishable items, congenital medicine should not be carried in checked baggage as well. Please read Contract of Carriage.
If you’ve purchased a travel insurance policy to cover your recent travel, you can consider making a claim against your travel insurance policy, which may provide you with a more comprehensive insurance coverage
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