Identification Documents Required

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has issued measures that will be enforced starting from January 16, 2024

1.Passenger Identification Document presented via the Application

  • ThaiID Application: Digital Identity Verification and Authentication System (Issued by Department of Provincial Administration)
  • DLT QR License Application: Used for verifying driving license in a QR code format (Issued by Department of Land Transport)
  • PWD Application: Used to verify disability card information from the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. format (Issued by Department of Land Transport)

2.Accepted Formats of Boarding Pass

Identification Documents for Thai Passengers

3.Identity Verification Document for Domestic Flight Passengers used in conjunction with the Boarding Pass for Thai nationality passengers

For Thai passengers under 7 years old Acceptable documents:

  • National ID Card: Original or a certified copy of the National ID Card by an authorized officer under the National Identity Card Act.
  • Passport: Original or a document in lieu of a passport issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  • Driver's License: Original.
  • Certificate of Good Standing for Monks and Novices: Original.
  • Disability Identification Card: Original.

​​​​​​​For Thai passengers aged 7 years and above Acceptable documents:

  • Birth Certificate: Original or a certified copy of the birth certificate by an authorized officer under the Civil Registration Act.
  • Passport: Original or a document in lieu of a passport issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  • House Registration Document: Original or a certified copy of the house registration document by an authorized officer under the Civil Registration Act.
  • Certificate of Good Standing for Monks and Novices: Original.
  • Disability Identification Card: Original.

4.Thai National Passengers who have lost or forgotten their identity verification document must provide what evidence to verify their identity for domestic travel.

  • Government Officer ID Card: Original, as per the Government Officer ID Card Act.
  • Volunteer ID Card: Original.

Alternatively, a police report filed within 7 days from the date of filing, along with an ID card (original) or a copy of the ID card or a photograph of the ID card issued by a government agency, which includes the passenger's face and the 13-digit ID card number.

Identification Documents for Non-Thai Passengers

5.Identity Verification Document for Domestic Flight Passengers used in along with the Boarding Pass for foreign nationality passengers.

6. Non-Thai passengers traveling on domestic flights lose or are unable to present their identification documents, they must provide one of the following documents

7. Change of Name - Surname: Please exercise caution!!!

Anyone who has changed their name or surname should verify that the name and surname on the identification document issued by a government agency match the Boarding Pass before traveling each time.

Remark:

1. If the names do not match, the airline has the right to deny access to the airport and travel.

2. If the name on the Boarding Pass does not match the identification document, please contact the airline (there may be associated fees).