List of allowable items

Checked Baggage

Carry-on 
Baggage

Approval Required

1. Alcoholic beverages:
- Contain in retail packagings.
- Containing more than 24% but not more than 70% alcohol by volume.
- Not exceeding 5 L in receptacles. 
- A total net quantity per person of 5L.
- Must not exceed the local customs restrictions.*

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):
- Not exceeding 5 kg gross weight per person, for own use.
- Allowances for more than one person must not be combined into one or more packages.

- Additional approval from airport official is required in accordance with the announcement from the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand for the carriage of firearms and ammunition B.E. 2561 for all boarding station within Thailand. https://bit.ly/2SbO65s

Allowed in 
Checked Baggage

Not Allowed in 
Carry-on Baggage

Approval Required

3. Avalanche rescue backpack:
- One (1) per person.
- Containing a cartridge of compressed gas in Div. 2.2.
- May also be equipped with a pyrotechnic trigger mechanism containing no more than 200 mg net of 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.
- Advance arrangement required (7 working days).

Allowed in
Checked Baggage

Allowed in 
Carry-on Baggage

Approval Required

4. Baggage with installed lithium batteries (Smart baggage):
- Non-removable batteries. Batteries must contain no more than 0.3 g lithium metal or for lithium ion must not exceed 2.7 Wh.
- Removable batteries. Batteries must be removed if baggage is to be checked in. the removed batteries must be carried in the cabin. 
Note: limitation, see item 5 below.

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 batteries, , for portable electronic devices must be carried in carry-on baggage only:
- For lithium metal batteries the lithium metal content must not exceed 2 g. or for lithium ion batteries the Watt-hour rating must not exceed 100 Wh. 
- 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. 
- Each person is limited to a maximum of 20 spare batteries.
Note: 
1) The total quantity of spare batteries or power banks with capacity not exceeding 20,000 mAh (item 5.) and those with capacity between 20,000-32,000 mAh (item 21.) must not exceed 20 pieces.
2) Batteries (Lithium) spare/loose with a Watt-hour rating exceeding 100 Wh. but not exceeding 160 Wh. See Item 21
*Note: Each person is limited to a maximum of 20 spare batteries.

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 fuel, with empty fuel tank and/or fuel container.

Allowed in 
Checked Baggage

Not Allowed in
Carry-on Baggage/span>

Approval Required

7. Chemical Agent Monitoring Equipment:
- When carried by staff members of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons on official travel.
- Advance arrangement required (7 working days).

Allowed in
Checked Baggage

Allowed in 
Carry-on Baggage

Approval Required

8. Dry ice (carbon dioxide, solid):
- not exceeding 2.5 kg per person - When used to pack perishables not subject to these Regulations
- in checked or carry-on baggage
- the baggage (package) permits the release of carbon dioxide gas. Checked baggage must be marked “dry ice” or “carbon dioxide, solid” and with the net weight of dry ice or an indication that there is 2.5 kg or less dry ice.

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.
*Note- The vaporizers and related products are illegal to bring into The Kingdom of Thailand. https://bit.ly/2SeheJU 

- The quantity limitation must be combined with others portable electronic devices (PED); each person is limited to a maximum of 15 PED.

Not Allowed 
in Checked Baggage

Allowed in Carry-on Baggage 
*See Note

Approval Not Required

10. Fuel cells containing 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, spare for portable electronic devices.

Allowed in 
Checked Baggage

Allowed in 
Carry-on Baggage

Approval Not Required

12. Gas cartridges, small, non-flammable : - Containing carbon dioxide or other suitable gas in Division 2.2. 
- Up to two (2) small cartridges fitted into a self-inflating safety device such as a life jacket or vest. 
- Not more than one (1) device per passenger and up to two (2) spare small cartridges per person.
- Not more than four (4) cartridges up to 50 mL water capacity for other devices.

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: - Up to one (1) per passenger or crew-member.
- The safety cover is securely fitted over the heating element.
- This curler must not be used on board the aircraft during the flight. 
- Gas refills/spares are forbidden.

Allowed in
Checked Baggage

Allowed in 
Carry-on Baggage

Approval Not Required

15. Heat producing articles such 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),:
- Fully absorbed in a porous material. 
- Containing only non-dangerous goods.

Allowed in 
Checked Baggage

Allowed in 
Carry-on Baggage

Approval Not Required

17. Internal combustion or fuel cell engines:- Must meet IATA Standard, Special provision: A70 
- The engines must be fuel free.

Allowed in 
Checked Baggage

Not Allowed in 
Carry-on Baggage

Approval Not Required

18. Lithium Batteries: Security-type equipment containing lithium batteries, for 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 FAA approved portable oxygen concentrators (POC) and consumer electronics such as cameras, mobile phones, laptops and tablets when carried by passengers or crew for personal use:
- For lithium metal batteries the lithium metal content must not exceed 2 g or for lithium ion batteries the Watt-hour rating must not exceed 100 Wh.
- Devices in checked baggage must be completely switched off and must be protected from damage. 
- Each person is limited to a maximum of 15 PED. 
- Baggage equipped with a lithium battery, other than lithium button cells, the battery must be removable. If offered as checked baggage the battery must be removed and carried in the cabin. (see item 4. above)

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:
- A Watt-hour rating exceeding 100 Wh. but not exceeding 160 Wh. 
- For portable medical electronic devices only, lithium metal batteries with a lithium metal 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 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:
- for consumer electronic devices
- A lithium metal content not exceeding 8 g for PMED only. 
- Maximum of two (2) spare batteries in carry-on baggage. 
- These batteries must be individually protected to prevent short circuits. Note:The total quantity of spare batteries or power banks with capacity not exceeding 20,000 mAh (item 5.) and those with capacity between 20,000-32,000 mAh (item 21.) must not exceed 20 pieces.

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:
- It does not contain unabsorbed liquid fuel, other than liquefied gas, 
- intended for use by an individual 
- When carried on the person.
- Lighter fuel and lighter refills are not permitted on one's person or in checked or carry-on baggage.
Note: “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 are forbidden.

ON ONE'S PERSON

Approval Not Required

23. Mobility Aids: Battery-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
- Have an absorbed electrolyte (AGM, absorbed glass mat, gel battery, gel cell, sealed lead-acid (SLS), dry and dry cell).
- Do not leak any electrolyte or liquid even if the battery case is ruptured or cracked. 
- The batteries must be capable of passing certain vibration and pressure differential tests.
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 Aids:. Battery-powered wheelchairs or other similar mobility devices with spillable batteries or with lithium 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.

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:
- The total net quantity of non-radioactive medicinal or toiletry articles and non-flammable, non-toxic aerosols in Division 2.2 must not exceed 2 kg or 2 L.
- 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 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: 
- The batteries must meet A67 and must be 12 V or less and 100 Wh. (20,000 mAh) or less. 
- A maximum of 2 spare batteries may be carried.

Allowed in Checked Baggage

Allowed in 
Carry-on Baggage

Approval Not Required

28. Powerbanks:
- Below or equivalent 100 Wh (20,000 mAh) for personal use only. maximum of 20 per passenger;
- Between 100-160 Wh (20,000 – 32,000 mAh) maximum of 2 per passenger and required airline approval*;
- Over 160 Wh (32,000 mAh) is forbidden**

Not Allowed in Checked Baggage

Allowed in Carry-on Baggage 
*/**, See Limit

Approval Not Required*

29. Radioisotopic cardiac pacemakers :or other devices:
- Powered by lithium batteries.
- Implanted into a person or fitted externally.

ON ONE'S PERSON

Approval Not Required

30. Specimens, non-infectious packed with small quantities of flammable liquid and must meet IATA DGR Special Provision A180

Allowed in Checked Baggage

Allowed in Carry-on Baggage

Approval Not Required

31. Thermometer, medical or clinical, which contains mercury:
- One (1) per person for personal use.
- When in its protective case.

Allowed in Checked Baggage

Not Allowed in Carry-on Baggage

Approval Not Required

32. Thermometer or barometer, mercury filled carried by a representative of a government weather bureau or similar official agency.

Not Allowed in Checked Baggage

Allowed in Carry-on Baggage

Approval Required