Thailand domestic boarding regulations tighten

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) revealed new regulations for non-Thai passengers taking domestic flights in Thailand.

Effective from January 16, the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) tightened control on the boarding pass and ID checks.

The CAAT laid down the law, demanding an exact match between the name on the boarding pass and the passenger’s government-issued ID.

Whether it’s the traditional paper pass from the check-in counter, a sleek PDF on your mobile, or a snazzy e-boarding pass via the airline’s app – make no mistake, they’ve got their eyes on you. Screen-captured passes will not be accepted, unless when a passenger validation system or a boarding pass scanner is used at the airport.

For non-Thai passengers, apart from a boarding pass, a government-issued ID is required. The usual travel documentation such as…