Don Mueang Airport to introduce pat-downs from 1 November
Don Mueang International Airport will replace handheld metal detector checks with pat-downs for passengers who trigger walk-through metal detectors or body scanners, starting 1 November 2026. The change aims to meet CAAT and ICAO security standards. Passengers should allow extra time and remove metal items while queuing.
What this means for you
- All passengers flying from Don Mueang Airport, including expat residents and tourists, will face pat-down searches if they trigger metal detectors or body scanners from 1 November 2026.
- Passengers should allow extra time for screening and remove metal items while queuing.
- Those with physical limitations, injuries, implanted medical devices, or who are pregnant should inform security staff for appropriate arrangements.
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