Don Mueang Airport Urges Passengers to Check Prohibited Items in Checked Luggage Ahead of New Security Rules

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Don Mueang Airport (DMA) has called on passengers to review their checked baggage for prohibited items following a new Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) regulation effective October 16, 2026. Acting Director Air Commodore Pokphob Suwanmolai stated that security checks can be conducted without the passenger present if there is reasonable suspicion of prohibited or dangerous objects. Between October 16 and 22, 2026, officials inspected 927 pieces of checked luggage and found 1,122 items violating regulations, with power banks, lighters, e-cigarettes, and flammable materials being the most common violations. Passengers are advised to avoid placing valuable items in checked bags and may use TSA locks to facilitate inspections if required.