Power banks top banned items found in checked bags at Thai airports
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Power banks are the most common banned items found in checked baggage at Thai airports since new inspection rules began on October 16, the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand said on October 25. Power banks must go in hand luggage. Officers may open flagged bags without owners present.
Why it matters
Travellers flying from Thai airports must keep power banks in hand luggage, and bags flagged by X-ray can be opened without the owner present, according to CAAT.
Key dates
- October 16New checked baggage inspection rules took effect at Thai airports.
- October 25CAAT reported power banks as the most common banned items found since the rules began.
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