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 you are traveling on THAI flights for your entire journey, details of the free baggage allowance of each of the above mentioned are published below :
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.
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.
Note:
Note:
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.
In addition to the checked baggage allowance, each passenger is allowed to hand carry one baggage at maximum length 56 cm (22 inches), width 45 cm (18 inches), thickness 25 cm (10 inches). These dimensions include wheels, handles, and side pockets. Total weight of the carry-on baggage must not exceed seven kg (15 lb).Passengers are required to place the baggage in the overhead compartment or under the seat in front of them.
Passengers can bring the following items free of charge:
Note: Spot check may be performed against the test unit and/or weighing machine at the check-in counter and/or at the boarding gate to ensure compliance to these regulations.
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.
- Liquids carried in containers larger than 100ml. are not accepted, even if the container is only partially filled.
- Containers must be placed in a transparent re-sealable plastic bag with a maximum capacity of one litter.
- The plastic bag must be presented for visual examination at the screening point.
- Only one transparent re-sealable plastic bag per passenger may be permitted.
- Exemptions may be made for medications, baby milk/foods and passengers with special dietary requirements.
- The plastic bag must be presented separately from other cabin baggage at screening checkpoint.
- Items purchased either at airport duty free shops or on board aircraft must be packed in a sealed plastic bag, and not have been opened. Passengers may be required to display a satisfactory proof of purchase.
Lifting an overweight/oversized carry-on baggage to stow in an overhead locker, passengers may suffer muscle aches/pain.During turbulence,oversized/overweight baggage may fall on you or other passengers and cause injury.In case of emergency,it may also block the emergency exit routes and pose danger.For the sake of safety,every passenger is allowed one hand-carry baggage not over 7 kg or 45 linear inches (around 115 cm)to be taken on board, and properly stowed in a closed overhead bin.
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.
Note:
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.
Note:
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).
Note :
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). |
Note:
Additional Items as checked baggage that may have extra handling charges. The following items are subject to a special handling fee based on itinerary. All fees listed are per item and to be collected in unit price. Please contact our local reservation offices to insert the details of your sport equipment or special baggage in your booking at least 48 hours prior to flight departure.
A bicycle may be included as part of your free baggage allowance. For a bicycle above your free baggage allowance:
If it exceeds the allowance apply Special Unit price (Flat Rates)
Charge : USD 100/Unit
You may use one of your free baggage allowance piece for a golf set.
** One set of Golf equipment consists of maximum 14 clubs, 12 balls, one set of golf shoes If it exceeds the allowance apply Special Unit price (Flat Rates) Charge: USD 100/Unit
Snow/Water Skiing Equipment may be included as part of your free baggage allowance. If it exceeds the allowance apply Special Unit price (Flat Rates) Charge: USD 100/Unit
If it exceeds the allowance apply Special Unit price (Flat Rates) apply as follows :
A board up to 2m in length : Charge 1 Unit rate (USD 100)
A board exceeding 2m in length : Charge 2 Unit rate (USD 200)
If it exceeds the allowance apply Special Unit price (Flat Rates) apply as follows :
A board up to 2m in length : Charge 1 Unit rate (USD 100)
A board exceeding 2m in length : Charge 2 Unit rate (USD 200)
Scuba Diving Equipment may be included as part of your free baggage allowance If it exceeds the allowance apply Special Unit price (Flat Rates) Charge: USD 100/Unit
Weapons Firearms ammunition may be included as part of your free baggage allowance. If it exceeds the allowance apply Special Unit price (Flat Rates) Charge : USD 100/Unit
Will be accepted as one piece of baggage;
If it exceeds the allowance apply Special Unit price (Flat Rates)
Charge: USD 100/Unit
One portable musical instrument shall be considered in free baggage allowance.
If it exceeds the allowance apply Special Unit price (Flat Rates) apply as follows :
An instrument (up to 1m in length) : Charge 1 Unit rate (USD 100)
Other Sport equipment shall be included in the baggage allowance.
If it exceeds the allowance apply Special Unit price (Flat Rates)
Charge: USD 100/Unit
If it exceeds the allowance apply Special Unit price (Flat Rates) apply as follows :
Pet and container weight
If your journey involves multiple airline partners, please be aware that baggage rules and fees for optional services may vary. In some cases, the baggage rules and fees for optional services that apply to your journey may be those of our partner airlines. You may find this information for our codeshare partner airlines at the following websites:
All Nippon Airways
General Information
Baggage Allowance determination and excess baggage charges calculation apply to baggage to be through checked from the point of departure to the point of arrival without stopover at any of the intermediate points. If passenger takes a stopover at an intermediate point, a new assessment of baggage allowance and baggage charges, if applicable, will be measured from the point of departure following the stopover.
If you travel with additional weight or piece baggage which is considered as over carrier baggage allowance, the excess baggage charge shall be applied. THAI provides the amount of the charges varied in accordance with your baggage checked portion when you travel with THAI. If your journey and/or your baggage checked portion are comprised of more than one carrier, other carrier’s baggage rules may apply.
Interline Baggage Selection:
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).
Determination of carrier’s baggage rule in accordance with your baggage checked portion
1. For travel between two or more Tariff Conference Areas, the carrier performing carriage on the first sector that crosses from one area to another on that checked portion determines the baggage rule.
2. For travel between Tariff Conference Sub-areas, the carrier performing carriage on the first sector that crosses from one sub-area to another on that checked portion determines the baggage rule.
3. For travel within a Tariff Conference Sub-area, the carrier performing carriage on the first international sector on that checked portion determines the baggage rule.
4. For travel within a single country, the carrier performing on the first Operating Carrier on the checked portion determines the baggage rule.
Note: 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.
Travel to/from the USA
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.
Determination Related to Interline Baggage Rules for Canada
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.
Guidance of Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)
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:
1. Apply a single set of baggage rules to the entire itinerary
• When an itinerary involving multiple air carriers is purchased on a single ticket for travel to and from Canada, a single set of baggage rules should apply throughout the entire itinerary.
• A single set of baggage rules will be applied throughout a passenger’s interlining itinerary issued on a single ticket where the origin or ultimate ticketed destination is a point in Canada. Regardless of stopover.
• For international itineraries, including domestic segments of an international itinerary
2. Disclose the applicable rules on the Itinerary Receipt or e-Ticket.
For more information and industry questions will be processed through info@cta-otc.ca
Interline Partner's Website Link of Baggage Policy
Note:
1.Please contact THAI if any of the links in the Interline Partner's Website Link of Baggage Policy Table are ineffective
2.As for airlines which are not listed, please check with the partner airlines directly.
Baggage with integrated and installed lithium batteries, motors, power banks, GPS, GSM, Bluetooth, RFID or Wi-Fi technology, is subject to safety requirements that may emit the electromagnetic fields which interfere with the aircraft systems.
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 risk to health, safety, property or the environment and classified as following:
1. Explosives
2. Gases
3. Flammable Liquids
4. Flammable Solids
5. Oxidizing substances and Organic Peroxides
6. Toxic and Infectious Substances
7. Radioactive Material
8. Corrosives
9. Miscellaneous Dangerous substances and articles, including environmentally hazardous substances
For your safety, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) does not allow to carriage these dangerous goods as checked baggage, carry-on baggage and on one’s person on all THAI flights except as listed in the table below.
Remark:
1. The limitations and restrictions are subject to local and airport regulations.
2. “Required” means Passenger need approval from THAI before bring your items on board the aircraft
List of allowable items |
Checked Baggage |
Carry-on |
Approval Required |
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Alcoholic beverages, in retail packaging, containing more than 24% but not more than 70% alcohol by volume (below 24 % is not subject to this regulation and above 70% is forbidden) with a total net quantity per person of 5 L. |
Allowed |
Allowed |
Allowed |
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Ammunition (cartridges for weapons) for sporting purpose, securely packaged, in quantities not exceeding 5 kg gross weight per passenger. Allowances for more than one passenger must not be combined into one or more packages. |
Allowed |
Not Allowed |
Required |
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Avalanche rescue backpack, one (1) per passenger, containing a cartridge of compressed non-flammable and non-toxic gas. May also be equipped with a pyrotechnic trigger mechanism containing no more than 200 mg net of explosive (Div. 1.4S). The backpack must be packed in such a manner that it cannot be accidentally activated. The airbags within the backpacks must be fitted with pressure relief valves. |
Allowed |
Allowed |
Required |
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Baggage equipped with a lithium battery, other than lithium button cells, the battery must be removable. The battery must be removed prior to check-in and carried in the cabin. |
See Lithium Batteries: Portable electronic devices containing lithium metal or lithium ion cells or batteries |
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Batteries, spare/loose, including lithium metal with lithium content up to 2 grams or lithium ion with power rating below 100 Wh (20,000 mAh) cells or batteries, for portable electronic devices. Articles which have the primary purpose as a power source, e.g. power banks are considered as spare batteries.These batteries must be individually protected to prevent short circuits. |
Not Allowed |
Allowed |
Not required |
||
Camping stoves and fuel containers that have contained a flammable liquid fuel, with empty fuel tank and/or fuel container. |
Allowed |
Not Allowed |
Required |
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Chemical Agent Monitoring Equipment, when carried by staff members of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons on official travel. |
Allowed |
Allowed |
Required |
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Disabling devices such as mace, pepper spray, etc. containing an irritant or incapacitating substance. |
Forbidden |
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Dry ice (carbon dioxide, solid), maximum 2.5 kg per passenger when used to pack with perishables, the package must be allowed to release of carbon dioxide gas. |
Allowed |
Allowed |
Required |
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e-cigarettes (including e-cigars, e-pipes, other personal vaporizers) containing batteries, and must be individually protected to prevent accidental activation. |
Not Allowed |
Allowed |
Not required |
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Electro shock weapons (e.g. Tasers) containing dangerous goods, for examples explosives, compressed gases, lithium batteries, etc. |
Forbidden |
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Fuel cells containing fuel, powering portable electronic devices, for examples cameras, cellular phones, laptop computers and camcorders. |
Not Allowed |
Allowed |
Not required |
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Fuel Cell cartridges, spare, for portable electronic devices |
Allowed |
Allowed |
Allowed |
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Gas cartridges, small, non-flammable containing carbon dioxide or other suitable non-flammable and non-toxic gas. Up to two (2) small cartridges fitted into a self-inflating safety device, for examples a life jacket or vest. Not more than one (1) device per passenger and up to two (2) spare small cartridges per passenger, not more than four (4) cartridges up to 50 mL water capacity for other devices. |
Allowed |
Allowed |
Required |
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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 your journey. |
Allowed |
Allowed |
Not required |
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Hair curlers containing hydrocarbon gas, up to one (1) per passenger, the safety cover is securely fitted over the heating element. |
Allowed |
Allowed |
Not required |
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Heat producing articles, for examples underwater torches (diving lamps) and soldering irons. |
Allowed |
Allowed |
Required |
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Insulated packagings containing refrigerated liquid nitrogen (dry shipper), fully absorbed in a porous material containing only non-dangerous goods. |
Allowed |
Allowed |
Not required |
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Internal combustion or fuel cell engines, must meet IATA Standard, Special provision: A70 and engines must be fuel free. |
Allowed |
Not Allowed |
Not required |
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Lamps, energy efficient in retail packaging intended for personal or home use. |
Allowed |
Allowed |
Not required |
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Lithium Batteries: Security-type equipment containing lithium batteries, for example handheld metal detector. |
Allowed |
Not Allowed |
Required |
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Lithium Batteries: Portable electronic devices (PED)
Devices in checked baggage must be completely switched off and must be protected from damage. |
Allowed See limitations |
Allowed See limitations |
Not required |
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Powerbanks, |
Not Allowed |
Allowed, See limitations |
Not required |
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self-balancing personal transportation devices , small vehicle or other similar devices powered by lithium batteries and its accessories. These are not to be considered as mobility aids devices for PRM |
Forbidden |
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Lithium batteries, spare/loose with a Watt-hour rating exceeding 100 Wh (20,000 mAh) but not exceeding 160 Wh (32,000 mAh) for consumer electronic devices and Portable Medical Electronic devices (PMED) or with a lithium content exceeding 2 g but not exceeding 8 g for PMED only. Maximum of two (2) spare batteries. These batteries must be individually protected to prevent short circuits. |
Not Allowed |
Allowed |
Required |
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Lithium battery-powered electronic devices. Lithium ion batteries for portable (including medical) electronic devices, a Wh rating exceeding 100 Wh (20,000 mAh) but not exceeding 160 Wh (32,000 mAh). For portable medical electronic devices only, lithium metal batteries with a lithium content exceeding 2 g but not exceeding 8 g.
Devices in checked baggage must be completely switched off and must be protected from damage. |
Allowed |
Allowed |
Required |
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Matches, safety (one small packet) or a small cigarette lighter that does not contain unabsorbed liquid fuel, other than liquefied gas, intended for use by an individual when carried on the person. |
Not Allowed |
ON ONE'S PERSON |
Not required |
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Mobility Aids: Battery-powered wheelchairs or other similar mobility devices with non-spillable wet batteries or with batteries which comply with IATA Special Provision: A123 or A199). |
Allowed |
Not Allowed |
Required |
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Mobility Aids: Battery-powered wheelchairs or other similar mobility devices with spillable batteries or with lithium batteries (non-collapsible). The batteries may be removed and separated packed in strong and rigid packageing with absorbent material. |
Allowed |
Not Allowed |
Required |
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Mobility Aids: Battery-powered mobility aids with lithium ion batteries (collapsible), lithium-ion battery must be removed and carried in the cabin. |
Not Allowed |
Allowed |
Required |
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Non-radioactive medicinal or toiletry articles (including aerosols), for examples hair sprays, perfumes, colognes and medicines containing alcohol;
The total net quantity of Non-radioactive medicinal or toiletry articles and Non-flammable, non-toxic aerosols containing non-flammable/ non-toxic gas must not exceed 2 kg or 2 L and the net quantity of each single article must not exceed 0.5 kg or 0.5 L. Release valves on aerosols must be protected by a cap or other suitable means to prevent inadvertent release of the contents. |
Allowed |
Allowed |
Not required |
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Non-flammable, non-toxic aerosols containing non-flammable/ non-toxic gas, with no subsidiary risk, for sporting or home use. |
Allowed |
Not Allowed |
Not required |
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Oxygen or air, gaseous, cylinders required for medical use. THAI provide the medical oxygen system on board the aircraft. For more details, please contact sell or THAI ticketing offices. |
Forbidden |
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Permeation devices (Air monitoring devices), must meet IATA DGR Special Provisions: A41 |
Allowed |
Not Allowed |
Not required |
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Portable electronic devices containing non-spillable batteries maximum of 2 spare batteries, The batteries must meet standard IATA DGR Special provision: A67 and must be 12 V or less and 100 Wh (20,000 mAh) or less. |
Allowed |
Allowed |
Not required |
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Radioisotopic cardiac pacemakers or other devices powered by lithium batteries, implanted into a person or fitted externally, or radiopharmaceuticals contained within the body of a person as the result of medical treatment. |
Not Allowed |
ON ONE'S PERSON |
Not required |
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Security-type attaché cases, cash boxes, cash bags, etc. incorporating dangerous goods, for examples lithium batteries and/or pyrotechnic material. |
Forbidden |
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Specimens, non-infectious packed with small quantities of flammable liquid, must meet IATA DGR Special provision: A180. |
Allowed |
Allowed |
Not required |
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Thermometer, medical or clinical when in its protective case, one (1) per passenger for personal use. |
Allowed |
Not Allowed |
Not required |
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Thermometer or barometer, mercury filled carried by a representative of a government weather bureau or similar official agency. |
Not Allowed |
Allowed |
Required |
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