For domestic and international routes, Thai Airways works on a maximum weight allowance for checked baggage with no restrictions on the number of pieces you can bring.
This is handy for travelers looking to spread the load across multiple bags, but be sure not to exceed the maximum total weights detailed below.
Thai Airways Carry-on Allowance
1 personal item: FREE
1 standard carry-on bag: FREE
Size and Weight Restrictions (L x W x D)
- Personal: 15 x 10 x 5 inches (37.5 x 25 x 12.5 cm). Item must not exceed 3.3 pounds (1.5 kg)
- Standard: 22 x 18 x 10 inches (56 x 45 x 25 cm). Item must not exceed 15 pounds (7 kg)
Lap Infant Carry-on Policy
- Infant food can be taken as a carry-on in addition to a personal item and standard carry-on piece.
Stroller Gate Check Policy
- A collapsible stroller is permitted in addition to your standard checked allowance and will need to be checked at the gate. Infants not occupying a seat are also eligible to a piece of free checked luggage. See checked luggage details below.
Thai Airways Checked Baggage Allowance
Domestic journeys (no restrictions on the number of pieces or size, but items must not exceed the maximum weight allowances below)
- Royal Silk class: 88 pounds (40 kg)
- Premium Economy class: 66 pounds (30 kg)
- Economy class: 66 pounds (30 kg)*
- Infant not occupying a seat: 22 pounds (10 kg)
*Except ticket code L/ V/ W: 20 kg (44 pounds)
Journeys to and from U.S. or Canada (flights discontinued)
Passengers in all classes are permitted to bring 2 pieces of checked luggage with a maximum linear size of 158cm (62 in).
- Royal First class: 32 kg (70 lbs)
- Royal Silk class: 32 kg (70 lbs)
- Economy class: 23 kg (50 lbs)
- Infant not occupying a seat: 23kg (50 lbs)*
*Only 1 piece of luggage is permitted at a maximum linear size of 115 cm (45 in)
Other international journeys (no restrictions on the number of pieces or size, but items must not exceed the maximum weight allowances below)
- Royal First class: 110 pounds (50 kg)
- Royal Silk class: 88 pounds (40 kg)
- Premium Economy class: 88 pounds (40 kg)
- Economy class: 66 pounds (30 kg)*
- Infant not occupying a seat: 22 pounds (10 kg)
*Except ticket code RBD L: 44 pounds (20 kg) or RBD V/W: 44 pounds (20 kg) effective for ticket issued on 01 APR 19- 09 AUG 19. 66 pounds (30 kg) effective for ticket issued on/after 10 AUG 19.
Additional/Excess Baggage Fees
Thai Airways allows passengers to pre-purchase excess luggage at a bulk rate of every 2 pounds (5 kg) up to 110 pounds (50 kg) for 20-35% off the standard rate. To benefit from this discount, passengers must pre-book excess luggage at least 24 hours before the flight departure online or with their contact center.
Domestic journeys – per kilogram
Departure – Destination | Chiang Mai | Chiang Rai | Hat Yai | Khon Kaen | Krabi |
Bangkok | $2 | $2.25 | $2.50 | $1.75 | $2.25 |
Phuket | Surat Thani | Ubon Ratchathani | Udon Thani | – |
$2.25 | $2.10 | $2 | $1.75 | – |
Chiang Mai | Phuket | – | – | – | – |
$4 | – | – | – | – |
Note: Prices were quoted in Thai Baht and have been converted to USD based on the current exchange rate at date of publication.
Journeys to and from U.S. or Canada (flights discontinued)
Each excess piece of luggage is charged at $119 USD.
Other international journeys – per kilogram
Per kilogram | To zone 1 | To zone 2 | To zone 3 | To zone 4 | To zone 5 |
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 |
Zone definitions
- 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, 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, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Hungary, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, South Africa, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Between Stockholm and Phuket, Between Copenhagen and Phuket, Between Frankfurt and Phuket
For details on special luggage such as sporting equipment check Thai Airways specific baggage policy here.
Can I Pre-pay for Baggage?
Thai Airways does allow passengers the ability to pre-pay for luggage online from the ‘Travel Extra tab’ on the Thai Airways website. Here you will be able to log in to your booking and add baggage up to 24 hours before the flight departure.
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Exclusions & Waivers
For all domestic and international flights excluding to and from the U.S., the following frequent flyer categories are permitted to bring additional free checked luggage to the maximum weight of:
- ROP & Star Alliance Gold members: 44 pounds (20 kg)
- Royal Orchid Platinum member: 66 pounds (30 kg)
- Royal Silver member: 22 pounds (10 kg)
This applies to Thai Airways-operated flights only. If a codeshare partner or additional airline is being connected to, then check the airline’s individual policy for baggage allowances.
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