Passengers advised to prepare for stricter checks at Thai airports

Stricter checks of passengers’ belongings have been implemented at all Thai airports in compliance with safety standards and requirements imposed by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has therefore issued a notice this week advising all air passengers to be aware of and well prepared for stricter automated screening of their belongings at checkpoints.

According to the CAAT notice, passengers should, for instance, remove their watches, hats, jackets, belts, and block-heeled shoes and place them in trays in advance while lining up at the checkpoints to help expedite the process.

Passengers are also required to cooperate fully with other screening procedures at the checkpoints, including pat-down inspections or, if necessary, walking through automated metal detectors and body scanners.

CAAT has amended its rules and regulations in accordance with ICAO standards and guidance to minimize risks for air passengers and further enhance Thailand’s aviation system.