Thailand sets new airport rules for liquids in hand luggage  

The new rules are already in place at all public airports across the country.

Thailand’s Civil Aviation Authority says passengers must follow strict limits on liquids, gels, and sprays.

These include things like shampoo, toothpaste, drinks, sauces, perfumes, creams, deodorant, and even lip balm. Anything that is partly liquid or comes in a spray can also count.

Each item must be in a container that holds no more than 100 millilitres. These containers must then be placed inside a single clear, resealable plastic bag.

The bag must not hold more than one litre in total. Each person can carry only one such bag.

The bag will be checked separately at security and does not count as part of your carry-on baggage.

If the airport has special machines that can scan liquids, the rules might be slightly different, but most people will have to follow the basic limits.

Airport staff, flight crew, and all travellers must follow these new rules. They are part of efforts to keep flights safe and to make sure dangerous items do not get on board.

The new rules replace old ones that were set back in 2019.

“Passengers should plan ahead and pack liquids properly to avoid delays at the airport,” Air Chief Marshal Manat Chavanaprayoon, head of the Civil Aviation Authority, was quoted by The Nation.

Authorities hope the new system will make airport checks faster and safer for everyone.