THAILAND NEW AIRPORT SCREENING PROCEDURES RESTRICTIONS ON LIQUIDS, AEROSOLS AND GELS

Thailand recently joined other major Asian aviation hubs in implementing security measures recommended by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The following restrictions on liquids, aerosols and gels in hand-carried luggage are effective from 1 June 2007, and are applicable for all commercial flights departing from airports in Thailand.

CARRY-ON ITEMS
Liquids, aerosols, gels (including drinks, creams, perfumes, sprays, gels, toothpaste, lipstick, lip balm and similar substances) in containers of no more than 100 ml each must be placed in a transparent re-sealable 20 cm x 20 cm plastic bag with a capacity not exceeding one litre. Only one sealed bag per person is permitted, and this must be presented separately for security checking.

CHECKED-IN LUGGAGE
Liquids, aerosols, gels, drinks, creams, perfumes, sprays, toothpaste, lipstick, lip balm and all similar substances in containers exceeding 100 ml must be placed in checked-in luggage.

Exceptions
Medication, baby food/milk and special dietary items must be presented separately for screening.

In addition to the transparent, re-sealable plastic bag, each carry-on item(jacket, suit pack, personal computer, cell phone, and any accessories with metal components) must be presented separately for screening at the security check point.

Items Not Allowed

• Liquids, gels, pastes and lotions in excess of 100 ml. Containers over 100 ml, even if only partially full, must be discarded in the bin provided.
• Overpacked open bags
• Sharp items

Duty-free items should not be taken out of their sealed bag, and passengers should be aware that they may be asked to present receipts for proof of purchase.

Source: Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited announcements
http://www2.airportthai.co.th/airportnew/sun/pdf/check.pdf#page=1
http://www2.airportthai.co.th/airportnew/sun/pdf/check2.pdf