Thai measures restricting liquids, aerosols, and gels

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has announced the following guidelines for the screening of liquids, gels and aerosols :

a) All liquids are to be carried in containers with a capacity of no more than 100ml. Liquids carried in containers larger than 100ml are not accepted, even if the container is only partly filled;

b) Containers should be placed in a transparent re-sealable plastic bag of a maximum capacity not exceeding one litre. The containers must fit comfortably within the transparent plastic bag which should be completely closed;

c) The plastic bag should be presented for visual examination at the screening point. Only one transparent plastic bag per passenger is permitted.

d) Exemptions may be made for medications, baby milk/foods and special dietary requirements. Verification of the need for such liquids may be required.

Liquids purchased at airport duty free shops or on-board the aircraft may be exempt providing that the liquid is packed in a sealed plastic bag that is tamper-proof and displays satisfactory proof of purchase on the same day as the fight departure.

To facilitate screening and avoid a cluttered X-ray image, such plastic bags containing liquid containers should be presented apart from other cabin baggage, coats, jackets or laptops for separate X-ray screening.

You are only allowed to take small quantities of liquids in your hand luggage. These liquids must be in individual containers with a maximum capacity of 100 millilitres each. You must pack these containers in one transparent, re-sealable plastic bag of not more than one litre capacity per passenger. The bag may be purchased in most supermarkets and measure approx. 20cm x 20cm. Only one plastic bag is permitted per passenger.

The following is an example of the type of re-sealable bag (20cm x 20cm)

The new rule will take effect on June 1.