Ready to have a beautiful trip with Thai Airways but not sure how many bags are included on Thai Airways luggage? and if Thai Airways is strict with its carry on?
You are in the right place.
In this post we will cover everything you need to know about Thai Airways baggage policies and rules, carry-on baggage, checked baggage, extra baggage and special items.
Let’s dive right in.
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Carry-on Baggage
According to Thai Airways Star Alliance Gold Status customers, traveling in Business or First Class and having a journey involving two or more Star Alliance carriers, are allowed to carry on board two pieces of carry-on baggage (where aircraft restrictions and local regulations permit).
Other guests are allowed to hand carry one baggage at maximum length 56 cm (22 inches), width 45 cm (18 inches), thickness 25 cm (10 inches).
These dimensions include wheels, handles, and side pockets.
The Total weight of the carry-on baggage must not exceed seven kg (15 lb).
Guests are required to place the baggage in the overhead compartment or under the seat in front of them.
In addition of your carry on baggage you are also allowed to carry on board the following items:
- a Handbag/wallet/purse with the maximum length 37.5 cm (15 inches), width 25 cm (10 inches), depth 12.5 cm (5 inches), or the total of three dimensions do not exceed 75 cm (30 inches) with the total weight not exceeding 1.5kgs(3.3lb). Notebooks, or portable personal computers are also applied with this condition.
- Walking sticks (crutches) used by elderly passengers, sick passengers, and handicapped passengers
- Infant food
Is Thai Airways strict about carry on luggage?
Due to the Safety reasons Thai Airways are bit strict about its Carry on baggage size and weight so make sure to adhere to the airline carry on policy.
Lifting an overweight/oversized carry-on baggage to stow in an overhead locker, passengers may suffer muscle aches/pain. During turbulence, oversized/overweight baggage may fall on you or other passengers and cause injury. In case of emergency, it may also block the emergency exit routes and pose danger. For the sake of safety, every passenger is allowed one hand-carry baggage not over 7 kg or 45 linear inches (around 115 cm)to be taken on board, and properly stowed in a closed overhead bin.
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Checked Baggage
Checked Baggage Policy by Weight Concept applicable For domestic flights:
| Categories | Maximum Combined Weight of All Pieces |
| Royal Silk Class | 40 kg (88 pounds) |
| Premium Economy Class | 30 kg (66 pounds) |
| Economy Class | 30 kg (66 pounds) * Except RBD RBD L/ V/ W: 20 kg (44 pounds) |
| -Infant not occupying a seat | 10 kg (22 pounds) |
| -ROP & Star Alliance Gold Members Extra | 20 kg (44 pounds) |
| -Royal Orchid Platinum Member (On TG sectors only) Extra | 30 kg (66 pounds) |
| -ROP Silver Member (On TG sectors only) Extra | 10 kg (22 pounds) |
Checked Baggage Policy by Weight Concept applicable to International flights (Asia, Australia, New Zealand) , (Europe, Africa, Middle East) and TC3 (Asia, Australia, New Zealand)
| Categories | Maximum Combined Weight of All Pieces |
| Royal First Class | 50 kg (110 pounds) |
| Royal Silk Class | 40 kg (88 pounds) |
| Premium Economy Class | 40 kg (88 pounds) |
| Economy Class | 30 kg (66 pounds) ** Except ** – RBD L : 20 kg (44 pounds) – RBD V/W : 20 kg (44 pounds) Effective for ticket issued on 01APR19- 09AUG19 : 30 kg (66 pounds) Effective for ticket issued on/after 10AUG19 |
| Infant not occupying a seat | 10 kg (22 pounds) |
| ROP & Star Alliance Gold Members Extra | 20 kg (44 pounds) |
| Royal Orchid Platinum Member (Flight operated by TG) Extra | 30 kg (66 pounds) |
| ROP Silver Member(Flight operated by TG) Extra | 10 kg (22 pounds) |
Checked Baggage Policy by Piece Concept applicable to an International Sectors to/from USA/Canada
| Destination | Class | Maximum weight / baggage (to avoid overweight baggage charge) and Maximum checked bags | Maximum dimension in total per bag (to avoid oversize baggage charge) |
| To/from USA and Canada | First (Royal First) | 32 kg (70 lbs) – 2 pieces | 158 cm (62 inches) |
| To/from USA and Canada | Business(Royal Silk) | 32 kg (70 lbs)- 2 pieces | 158 cm (62 inches) |
| To/from USA and Canada | Economy | 23 kg (50 lbs)- 2 pieces | 158 cm (62 inches) |
| To/from USA and Canada | Infant not occupying seat | 23 kg (50 lbs)- 2 pieces | 115 cm (45 inches) |
Excess Baggage
All excess baggage must be assessed and charged before the passenger boards the aircraft.
Baggage checked in addition to the traveler’s baggage allowance. Checked baggage allowance may vary depending on cabin, status level, military status, itinerary and date of purchase.
Baggage carried in excess of the free baggage allowance is charged as follows, irrespective of the class paid for and used by the passenger.
Excess Baggage Charges for domestic flights
| THB Per Kilogram (Between…and..) | Bangkok | Chiang Mai |
| Chiang Mai | 60 | – |
| Chiang Rai | 70 | – |
| Hat Yai | 80 | – |
| Khon Kaen | 55 | – |
| Krabi | 70 | – |
| Phuket | 70 | 125 |
| Surat Thani | 65 | – |
| Ubon Ratchathani | 60 | – |
| Udon Thani | 65 | – |
Excess Baggage Charge rate for a check portion of travel within TC3, Between TC2 and TC3 in Weight Concept on a zone basis (Effective on/ after 1 September 2018) listed below.
| USD Per Kilogram | To Zone 1 | To Zone 2 | To Zone 3 | To Zone 4 | To Zone 5 | To Zone 6 |
| From Zone 1 | 12 | 15 | 40 | 45 | 70 | – |
| From Zone 2 | 15 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | – |
| From Zone 3 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 60 | 70 | – |
| From Zone 4 | 45 | 55 | 60 | 70 | 70 | – |
| From Zone 5 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | – |
| From Zone 6 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Zone 1 : Bangladesh, Cambodia, China(Kunming), Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand and TG Domestic Sectors in Thailand, Vietnam, Between Hong Kong and Taipei, Between Taipei and Seoul, Between Karachi and Muscat, Between Phuket and Singapore, Between Phuket and Kuala Lumpur |
| Zone 2:Brunei Darussalam, China(Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Xiamen, Chongqing, Changsha), Hong Kong – China, India, Indonesia, Macau, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Taiwan – China, Between Hong Kong and Seoul, Between Phuket and Hong Kong, Between Phuket and Beijing |
| Zone 3: Australia(Perth), Bahrain, Japan, Korea, Oman, Pakistan, United Arab Emirates, Iran, Between Phuket and Seoul, Between Phuket and Perth, Between Phuket and Taipei |
| Zone 4:Australia(Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne), Egypt, Israel, Madagascar, Turkey, Russia(Moscow) |
| Zone 5:Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Czechoslovakia, Finland, France, Hungary, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Between Stockholm and Phuket, Between Copenhagen and Phuket, Between Frankfurt and Phuket |
Zone 6:United States of America, Canada
Special Baggage
Musical Instruments are included in your allowance If the item not exceeding 100cm (39 inches) in length if it exceeds the allowance apply Special Unit price (Flat Rates).
Bike/Bicycle are included in your allowance If it exceeds the allowance apply Special Unit price (Flat Rates),
Allow one bike per passenger to be included in the allowance.
• 2nd one or more to be charged as normal excess baggage charge.
Fishing Equipment are included in your allowance If it exceeds the allowance apply Special Unit price (Flat Rates)..
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