Thailand allows security to open suspicious checked bags under new airport rules
Travellers flying from Thailand from Thursday may find a notice inside their checked luggage if airport security has opened it for an inspection — even if they were not present. New rules issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand, or CAAT, took effect on October 16, allowing screeners to open checked baggage when X-ray […] The post Thailand allows security to open suspicious checked bags…
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has implemented new rules effective October 16, allowing airport security to open suspicious checked baggage without notifying the passengers. These inspections are conducted when X-ray screening detects a suspicious object, prohibited item, or potential threat to aviation security.
The amendment aims to promptly address security concerns while maintaining a record of the incident for later review. The new policy applies to checked baggage carried in the aircraft's hold, not hand luggage screened at security checkpoints. Passengers are still advised to pack carefully and use TSA-approved locks for their luggage.
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