New Regulations Introduced for Foreign Passengers on Domestic Flights

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has introduced new regulations for non-Thai passengers on domestic flights, with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) advising travelers to adhere to the updated boarding pass and identity verification rules.

Suvarnabhumi Airport to Open Automatic Channel for Foreigners

Effective on January 16, the CAAT now requires that the name on a passenger’s boarding pass must exactly match the name on their government-issued identification document. Acceptable forms of boarding passes include paper versions issued at airline counters or self-service kiosks, PDF files sent by airlines, or e-boarding passes accessible through airline mobile apps or email. A screen-captured boarding pass, however, is not valid unless verified by a passenger validation system, barcode reader, or scanner at the airport.

For identity verification, non-Thai passengers must present one of the following: their original passport, a UN Laissez-Passer, or a travel document for refugees and asylum seekers issued by the United Nations or respective governments.

Automatic passport processing for outbound foreigners from next month

In situations where a passport or identification document is lost, passengers can provide an emergency passport, emergency travel certificate, a non-Thai ID card issued by Thailand’s Department of Provincial Administration, or a driving license issued by the Department of Land Transport of Thailand.