New regulations in Thailand limit the size and number of power banks passengers can carry on flights, while banning the devices from checked baggage, as authorities tighten aviation safety measures following a series of onboard battery fire incidents.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has introduced updated rules governing the carriage of power banks on aircraft, according to a report by Bangkok Post. The regulations align with guidelines issued by the International Civil Aviation Organization and are already followed by many airlines, including Thai Airways International.
New limits for passengers
Under the revised rules, power banks must be carried in hand luggage and cannot be placed in checked baggage. Passengers may carry power banks with a capacity of up to 100 watt-hours (Wh), or 20,000 milliampere-hours (mAh), without special approval.
Devices with capacities between 101Wh and 160Wh require prior approval from the airline before being taken onboard. Power banks that do not display a clear capacity rating will not be allowed on flights.
