Baggage Policy


Free Baggage

Free Baggage

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:

  •  Wholly within Thailand Domestic sectors,
  •  A journey within TC3 (Asia, Australia, New Zealand) and a journey between TC2 (Europe, Africa, Middle East) and TC3 (Asia, Australia, New Zealand)

    The Piece Concept used to apply for a journey:
  • To/From the USA and Canada
  • 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 :

     

    Checked Baggage Policy by Weight Concept applicable to Purely Domestic Sectors

     

    CategoriesMaximum Combined Weight of All Pieces
    Royal Silk Class 40 kg (88 pounds)
    Premium Economy Class 30 kg (66 pounds)
    Economy Class 30 kg (66 pounds)
    *Except Booking code L: 20 kg (44 pounds)
    -Infant not occupying a seat 10 kg (22 pounds)
    -ROP & Star Alliance Gold Members Extra 20 kg (44 pounds)
    -Royal Orchid Platinum Member (On TG sectors only) Extra 30 kg (66 pounds)
    -ROP Silver Member (On TG sectors only) Extra 10 kg (22 pounds)

    Important Notice

    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.

    THB Per Kilogram (Between……and……)Chiang MaiChiang RaiHat YaiKhon KaenKrabiKoh Samui
    Bangkok 60 70 80 55 70 95
    Phuket Surat Thani Ubon Ratchathani Udon Thani - -
    70 65 60 55 - -
    Chiang Mai Phuket - - - - -
    125 - - - - -

    Note:


    • 1. The above "Domestic Excess Baggage Charge Table" is effective for a checked portion of travel On/After 23JUL12 until further notice.
    • 2. Excess Baggage Charge rate is per kilogram in THB (Thai Baht).
    • 3. The Excess Baggage Charge per kilogram for any additional THAI Domestic services is 1.5 percent of the highest normal direct one way economy class fare.
    • 4. Child and infant discounted rates are not applicable.
    • 5. For International Excess Baggage Charge rates are separately shown in USD (US Dollars).
    • 6. If baggage is through check from TG Domestic connecting to TG International sectors, the Excess Baggage through check portion of travel is applied by zoning basis.
    • 7. TG Domestic Sectors in Thailand is located by Zone 1 (Please refer Zoning Definitions for International Excess Baggage Charge Table.)
    • 8. The condition on the 5th note, Currency Conversion: Excess baggage Charges published in USD only will be converted to the Local Currency by using the Banker's Selling Rate on the date of baggage charged.

    Checked Baggage Policy by Weight Concept applicable to International Sectors within TC3 (Asia, Australia, New Zealand) , between TC2 (Europe, Africa, Middle East) and TC3 (Asia, Australia, New Zealand)

    CategoriesMaximum Combined Weight of All Pieces
    Royal First Class 50 kg (110 pounds)
    Royal Silk Class 40 kg (88 pounds)
    Premium Economy Class 40 kg (88 pounds)
    Economy Class 30 kg (66 pounds)
    Except booking code L: 20 kg (44 pounds)
    Infant not occupying a seat 10 kg (22 pounds)
    ROP & Star Alliance Gold Members Extra 20 kg (44 pounds)
    Royal Orchid Platinum Member(On TG sectors only) Extra 30 kg (66 pounds)
    ROP Silver Member(On TG sectors only) Extra 10 kg (22 pounds) 

      Note:

    • 1. When a passenger is involuntarily rerouted to a lower class of service, the higher class baggage allowance shall be applied even though the refund for the fare difference is made.
    • 2. The exemption from extra baggage shall be applied to any passengers who traveling on the conditions agreed by THAI and Government sector.
        The exemption shall be applied according to the condition on the passenger's ticket only. By government order or agreement, certain passenger categories may have a free baggage allowance deviating from the regular system. Such amended free baggage allowance is stated in the passenger's ticket.
    • 3. The condition on the 2nd note is applicable to passengers traveling from Thailand only. For other areas/countries, follow the rules applied by the national carriers concerned.
    • 4. In case of travel on combined services for through journeys where the passenger travels partly on F-class and partly on C-, U-, or Y-class, the free baggage allowance applicable on each sector of the trip shall be that applicable to the class of service for which the fare is paid.
        In case the passenger who has paid F-class fare travels on C-, U- or Y-class, the free baggage allowance shall be that applicable to F-class.
    • 5. Foldable stroller can be loaded in compartment without additional charge.

    Important Notice

    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.

     


    Checked Baggage Policy by Piece Concept applicable to an International Sectors to/from USA/Canada

    DestinationClassMaximum weight / baggage (to avoid overweight baggage charge)Maximum checked bagsMaximum dimension in total per bag (to avoid oversize baggage charge)
    To/from USA and Canada First (Royal First) 32 kg (70 lbs) 2 158 cm (62 inches)
    Business(Royal Silk) 32 kg (70 lbs) 2 158 cm (62 inches)
    Economy 23 kg (50 lbs) 2 158 cm (62 inches)
    Infant not occupying seat 23 kg (50 lbs) 1 115 cm (45 inches)
    • • Royal First Class and Royal Silk Class passengers receive a free baggage allowance of two pieces. The weight of each piece shall not exceed 32 kgs (70 lbs) and linear measurement (length + width + height) shall not exceed 158 cms (62 inches).
    • • Passengers traveling on economy class are given a free baggage allowance of two pieces. The weight of each item shall not exceed 23 kgs (50 lbs) and linear measurement of each piece shall not exceed 158 linear cms (62 inches).
    • • Royal Orchid Plus (ROP) Gold Card members and Royal Orchid Platinum members will enjoy the privilege of one extra baggage on top of the regular allowance in any class of travel. The applicable privilege will be utilized along with the frequent flyer status to only those tickets that are wholly online or involved interline transportation with other carriers who agreed to the applicable of the bonus.
    • • Special baggage rate shall be applied for unusual size and weight. Please contact the local THAIoffice. For the Excess Baggage Charge rate, please refer "Baggage and Optional Fees for Thai Airways International Public Company Ltd. for travel to/from the USA and Canada"

    Important Notice

    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.

    Carry on Baggage

    Carry-on Baggage

    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:

    • Handbag/wallet/purse with the maximum length 37.5 cm (15 inches), width 25 cm (10 inches), depth 12.5 cm (5 inches), or the total of three dimensions do not exceed 75 cm (30 inches) with the total weight not exceeding 1.5kgs(3.3lb). Notebooks, or portable personal computers are also applied with this condition.
    • Walking sticks (crutches) used by elderly passengers, sick passengers, and handicapped passengers
    • Camera or small binoculars
    • Infant food

    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.

    Aftermarket Travel Gadgets

    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 :

    • It may cause unsafe condition to the occupant and/or other passengers in the event of emergency.
    • It may damage, obstruct or cause malfunction to aircraft system and/or aircraft equipment.
    • It may cause disturbance to the adjacent passengers.
    • Measure restricted :  liquid, aerosol and gel

       
      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.

       

      Your cabin baggage


      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

    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.

    THB Per Kilogram (Between...and..)BangkokChiang Mai
    Chiang Mai 60 -
    Chiang Rai 70 -
    Hat Yai 80 -
    Khon Kaen 55 -
    Krabi 70 -
    Koa Samui 95 -
    Phuket 70 125
    Surat Thani 65 -
    Ubon Ratchathani 60 -
    Udon Thani 55 -

    Note:


    • 1. The above "Domestic Excess Baggage Charge Table" is effective for a checked portion of travel On/After 23JUL12 until further notice.
    • 2. Excess Baggage Charge rate is per kilogram in THB (Thai Baht).
    • 3. The Excess Baggage Charge per kilogram for any additional THAI Domestic services is 1.5 percent of the highest normal direct one way economy class fare.
    • 4. Child and infant discounted rates are not applicable.
    • 5. For International Excess Baggage Charge rates are separately shown in USD (US Dollars).
    • 6. If baggage is through check from TG Domestic connecting to TG International sectors, the Excess Baggage through check portion of travel is applied by zoning basis.
    • 7. TG Domestic Sectors in Thailand is located by Zone 1 (Please refer Zoning Definitions for International Excess Baggage Charge Table.)
    • 8. The condition on the 5th note, Currency Conversion: Excess baggage Charges published in USD only will be converted to the Local Currency by using the Banker's Selling Rate on the date of baggage charged.

     

    Excess Baggage Charges Within TC3, Between TC2 (Europe, Africa, Middle East) and TC3 (Asia, Australia, New Zealand)

    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).

     

    Zoning Definitions

    ZoningDefinitions
    Zone 1 Bangladesh, Cambodia, China(Kunming), Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand and TG Domestic Sectors in Thailand, Vietnam, Between Hong Kong and Taipei, Between Taipei and Seoul, Between Karachi and Muscat, Between Phuket and Singapore, Between Phuket and Kuala Lumpur
    Zone 2 Brunei Darussalam, China(Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Xiamen, Chongqing, Changsha), Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Macau, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Taiwan - China, Between Hong Kong and Seoul, Between Phuket and Hong Kong, Between Phuket and Beijing
    Zone 3 Australia(Perth), Bahrain, Japan, Korea, Oman, Pakistan, United Arab Emirates, Iran, Between Phuket and Seoul, Between Phuket and Perth, Between Phuket and Taipei
    Zone 4 Australia(Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne), Egypt, Israel, Madagascar, Turkey, Russia(Moscow)
    Zone 5 Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Czechoslovakia, Finland, France, Hungary, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Between Stockholm and Phuket, Between Copenhagen and Phuket, Between Frankfurt and Phuket
    Zone 6 United States of America, Canada

    Click here for "Excess Baggage Charge Table" which was effective on/ before 31 August 2018
    Excess Baggage Charge rate for a check portion of travel within TC3, Between TC2 and TC3 in Weight Concept on a zone basis (Effective on/ after 1 September 2018) listed below.

    USD Per KilogramTo Zone 1To Zone 2To Zone 3To Zone 4To Zone 5To Zone 6
    From Zone 1 12 15 40 45 70 -
    From Zone 2 15 40 45 55 70 -
    From Zone 3 40 45 55 60 70 -
    From Zone 4 45 55 60 70 70 -
    From Zone 5 70 70 70 70 70 -
    From Zone 6 - - - - - -

    Note :

    • 1. The above "Excess Baggage Charge (Within TC3, Between TC2 and TC3) Table" is effective for a checked portion On/After 01 September 2018 until further notice. 
    • 2. Excess Baggage Charge rate is per kilogram from Zone 1- Zone 5.
    • 3. Child and infant discounted rates are not applicable.
    • 4. Excess Baggage Charge rate to/from Zone 6 : USA/Canada is based on Piece Concept.(For more details, please refer to the "Excess Baggage Charges (To/From USA/Canada)”
    • 5. If baggage is through check from TG Domestic connecting to TG International sectors, the Excess Baggage through check portion of travel is applied by zoning basis. TG Domestic Sectors in Thailand is located by Zone 1. (Please refer Zoning Definitions for International Excess Baggage Charge Table.)
    • 6. Currency Conversion: Excess baggage charges published in USD only will be converted to the Local Currency by using the Banker's Selling Rate on the date of baggage charged.


    Special Baggage

    Sport/Special Baggage Determination on Special Unit price (Flat Rates) either Weight (within TC3 (Asia, Australia, New Zealand), between TC2 (Europe, Africa, Middle East) and TC3 (Asia, Australia, New Zealand) or Piece Concept (to/from USA/Canada) 

    Category Include in allowance Charge Remark
    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).  


    Special Unit Price (Flat Rate) Charge of :

    • • Weight Concept, please refer to *Excess Charges for Special Baggage within TC3, Between TC2 and TC3
    • • Piece Concept, please refer to *Excess Baggage for Special Baggage to/From USA/Canada

    Note:

    • ** The bicycle must be non-motorized and a single-seat to be considered in this table.
    • *** Sporting Firearms shall be considered in this table only for sporting purposes.

    *Excess Charges for Special Baggage

    A : On TG Operating flights only

    B : On TG Connecting with Other Carriers

    Sport and Special Baggage (To/ from USA and Canada)

    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.

    Bicycles

    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

    Golf Equipment (1 set of clubs)**

    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

    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

    Surfboards (not allowed to be included in the free baggage allowance)

    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)

    Windsurf Equipment (not allowed to be included in the free baggage allowance)

    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

    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

    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

    Sporting firearms

    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 (not exceeding 39 inches / 100 cm) in length

    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

    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

    Pets as Checked Baggage (AVIH) (not allowed to be included in the free baggage allowance)

    If it exceeds the allowance apply Special Unit price (Flat Rates) apply as follows :

    Pet and container weight

    • - Up to 10 kg : Charge 2 Unit rate (USD 200)
    • - Up to 20 kg : Charge 3 Unit rate (USD 300)
    • - Up to 30 kg : Charge 4 Unit rate (USD 400)
    • - Up to 40 kg : Charge 5 Unit rate (USD 500)

    Notice:

    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

    Lufthansa Airlines

    Brussels Airlines

    THAI Smile air

     

    Interline Journey

    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.

    Restricted Baggage

    Smart Baggage

    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

    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
    Baggage

    Approval Required

    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.
    *Note: Must not exceed the local customs restrictions.

    Allowed
    * see note

    Allowed
    * see note

    Allowed
    * see note

    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

    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

    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

       

    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.
    *Note: Each person is limited to a maximum of 20 spare batteries.

    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

    Chemical Agent Monitoring Equipment, when carried by staff members of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons on official travel.

    Allowed

    Allowed

    Required

    Disabling devices such as mace, pepper spray, etc. containing an irritant or incapacitating substance.

    Forbidden

    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.
    *Note: When used to pack with perishables are not subject to Dangerous Goods regulations.

    Allowed
    * see note

    Allowed
    * see note

    Required

    e-cigarettes (including e-cigars, e-pipes, other personal vaporizers) containing batteries, and must be individually protected to prevent accidental activation.  
    *Note:
    -    for personal use during journey only
    -    not allowed to use or charge on board the aircraft at any time
    - The vaporizers and related products are illegal to bring into The Kingdom of Thailand.

    Not Allowed

    Allowed
    * see note

    Not required

    Electro shock weapons (e.g. Tasers) containing dangerous goods, for examples explosives, compressed gases, lithium batteries, etc.

    Forbidden

    Fuel cells containing fuel, powering portable electronic devices, for examples cameras, cellular phones, laptop computers and camcorders.

    Not Allowed

    Allowed

    Not required

    Fuel Cell cartridges, spare, for portable electronic devices

    Allowed

    Allowed

    Allowed

    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

    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

    Hair curlers containing hydrocarbon gas, up to one (1) per passenger, the safety cover is securely fitted over the heating element.
    *Note:
    -    Gas refills for are forbidden.
    -    Not allowed to use on board the aircraft at any time.

    Allowed
    * see note

    Allowed
    * see note

    Not required

    Heat producing articles, for examples underwater torches (diving lamps) and soldering irons.

    Allowed

    Allowed

    Required

    Insulated packagings containing refrigerated liquid nitrogen (dry shipper), fully absorbed in a porous material containing only non-dangerous goods.

    Allowed

    Allowed

    Not required

    Internal combustion or fuel cell engines, must meet IATA Standard, Special provision: A70 and engines must be fuel free.

    Allowed

    Not Allowed

    Not required

    Lamps, energy efficient in retail packaging intended for personal or home use.

    Allowed

    Allowed

    Not required

    Lithium Batteries: Security-type equipment containing lithium batteries, for example handheld metal detector.

    Allowed

    Not Allowed

    Required

    Lithium Batteries: Portable electronic devices (PED)
    containing lithium metal or lithium ion cells or batteries
    , including medical devices, for example the FAA approved Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) and consumer electronics , for example cameras, mobile phones, laptops, tablets and baggage equipped with a lithium battery other than lithium button cells when carried by passengers for personal use. For lithium metal batteries the lithium metal content must not exceed 2 g and for lithium ion batteries the Watt-hour rating must not exceed 100 Wh (20,000 mAh).

     

    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.

    Allowed

    See limitations

    Allowed

    See limitations

    Not required

    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

    Allowed, See limitations

    Not required
    See limitations*

    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

    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

    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

    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.
    *Note:
    -    “Strike anywhere” matches, “Blue flame” or “Cigar” lighters and lighter fuel and lighter refills are forbidden
    -    These are subject to the regulation of each airports

    Not Allowed

    ON ONE'S PERSON
    * see note

    Not required

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Non-flammable, non-toxic aerosols containing non-flammable/ non-toxic gas, with no subsidiary risk, for sporting or home use.

    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

    Not Allowed

    Not required

    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

    Permeation devices (Air monitoring devices), must meet IATA DGR Special Provisions: A41

    Allowed

    Not Allowed

    Not required

    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

    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

    Security-type attaché cases, cash boxes, cash bags, etc. incorporating dangerous goods, for examples lithium batteries and/or pyrotechnic material.

    Forbidden

    Specimens, non-infectious packed with small quantities of flammable liquid, must meet IATA DGR Special provision: A180.

    Allowed

    Allowed

    Not required

    Thermometer, medical or clinical when in its protective case, one (1) per passenger for personal use.

    Allowed

    Not Allowed

    Not required

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

    Not Allowed

    Allowed

    Required