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Don Mueang Airport to introduce pat-downs from 1 November
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BANGKOK – Don Mueang International Airport will introduce pat-downs for passengers who pass through walk-through metal detectors or body scanners, replacing checks with handheld metal detectors from 1 November, the airport announced on Tuesday.
Key facts
- BANGKOK – Don Mueang International Airport will introduce pat-downs for passengers who pass through walk-through metal detectors or body scanners, replacing checks with handheld metal detectors from 1 November, the airport announced on
- The change aims to strengthen aviation security in line with Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) regulations and recommendations from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
- The new measures will take effect on 1 November 2026.
- The airport said the new procedure may slightly increase screening times and cause inconvenience during busy periods, advising passengers to allow extra time before their flights.
Summary
The change aims to strengthen aviation security in line with Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) regulations and recommendations from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
The airport said the new procedure may slightly increase screening times and cause inconvenience during busy periods, advising passengers to allow extra time before their flights.