BANGKOK, June 23(TNA) – The new regulation of the
Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT), which was put into effect on Sunday adds food liquids in its restrictions on the carry-on luggage.
Liquid foodstuffs in the list of banned liquids in
the aircraft cabin include local food souvenirs, which are normally carried on
board in the hand luggage by tourists such as dipping sauces of Naem Nueang (Vietnamese
fresh spring roll), curry and chili paste, said the Department of Airports’
Director-General, Amphawan Wannako.
The quantity of liquid, which is allowed in the
aircraft cabin is limited to 100ml and must be in a single, transparent plastic
bag. The total maximum quantity must not exceed 1,000 ml.
The rest of their exceeds must be put in the checked-in
luggage.
The department informed local operators, selling
food souvenirs about the new regulation.
They changed the sauce packages into smaller sizes
to comply with the new regulation, which has been applied to 28 airports under
its supervision and six airports, regulated by the Airports of Thailand Plc.
including Suvarnabhumi Airport and Don Mueang Airport. (TNA)
