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In the cabin ✗ Not accepted
In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Snub-nosed breeds Not accepted
Cabin policy Pets accepted ✗ Not acceptedPets Other than Service Animals As a general policy, we do not accept pets in the cabin for travel, except for the conditions listed above. PETS IN CARGO For cargo acceptance of pets, please contact the Cargo Department… verified 2026-08-14 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedEmbargo Of Snub-nosed And Other Dog Breeds For the safety of this special kind of pet, THAI does not accept the following 34 dog breeds from acceptance as checked baggage. verified 2026-08-14 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ JaEmbargo Of Snub-nosed And Other Dog Breeds For the safety of this special kind of pet, THAI does not accept the following 34 dog breeds from acceptance as checked baggage. (For cargo acceptance, please contact directly… verified 2026-08-14 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds list French Bulldog English Bulldog American Bulldog Pug Boxer Boston Terrier Pekingese Shih Tzu Lhasa Apso Chow Chow Dogue de Bordeaux Brussels Griffon Affenpinscher Japanese Chin Shar Pei Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mastiff Embargo Of Snub-nosed And Other Dog Breeds For the safety of this special kind of pet, THAI does not accept the following 34 dog breeds from acceptance as checked baggage. (For cargo acceptance, please contact directly… verified 2026-08-07 Hold: Advance booking notice 3 hours The request must be done completely at least 3 working days in advance. verified 2026-08-15 Hold: Embargoed routes nce as checked baggage. (For cargo acceptance, please contact directly to Cargo Department ) Affenpinscher American Bulldog / Bully American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire …For the safety of this special kind of pet, THAI does not accept the following 34 dog breeds from acceptance as checked baggage. (For cargo acceptance, please contact directly to Cargo Department ) Affenpinscher American Bulldog / Bully American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Boston Terrier Boxer (All Breeds) Brussels Griffon Bull Terrier Bulldog Cavalier Spaniel Cavalier… verified 2026-07-07 Hold: Max pets per carrier 1 Only one dog (or cat) stays in one container except: verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NeinPet must be healthy and not pregnant. verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Carrier size 137 cm Carrier Guidelines For pets traveling as checked baggage, carriers must not exceed dimensions 54" L x 27" H x 33" W (137 cm x 68 cm x 83 cm). verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Max weight (pet + crate) 70 kg TG may not accept the total weight of animal included container exceeds 70 kg. verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Crate must have/be IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier Carrier Guidelines For pets traveling as checked baggage, carriers must not exceed dimensions 54" L x 27" H x 33" W (137 cm x 68 cm x 83 cm). verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ JaEmbargo Of Snub-nosed And Other Dog Breeds For the safety of this special kind of pet, THAI does not accept the following 34 dog breeds from acceptance as checked baggage verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds list French Bulldog English Bulldog American Bulldog Pug Boxer Boston Terrier Pekingese Shih Tzu Lhasa Apso Chow Chow Dogue de Bordeaux Brussels Griffon Affenpinscher Japanese Chin Shar Pei Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mastiff Embargo Of Snub-nosed And Other Dog Breeds For the safety of this special kind of pet, THAI does not accept the following 34 dog breeds from acceptance as checked baggage. (For cargo acceptance, please contact directly… verified 2026-08-07 Cargo: Advance booking notice 3 hours The request must be done completely at least 3 working days in advance verified 2026-08-03 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ JaPlease contact a THAI local office at least 48 hours in advance of flight departure. Request to Travel with Pet PETS IN CABIN POLICY At THAI, we are committed to ensuring a safe and comfortable journey for all… verified 2026-08-09 Cargo: Booking method Cargo Department (For cargo acceptance, please contact directly to Cargo Department ) Affenpinscher American Bulldog / Bully American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Boston… verified 2026-07-07 Cargo: Crate must have/be IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier All crates must conform to regulations imposed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) verified 2026-07-20 Health & documents Health certificate required ✓ JaDogs Europe (ADEu) An official identification card or tag and microchip number. Health certificate number with an expiry date. y risk to passengers or crew. If it is found that the dog exhibits behavior that poses a… verified 2026-07-15 Quarantine · Required ✓ JaPassengers must ensure that all animal quarantine regulations and documentation for entry and transit are provided. verified 2026-07-15 Rabies vaccination · Required ✓ JaHealth certificate number with an expiry date. 5. Valid rabies vaccination documentation is required. 6. verified 2026-08-13 Other rules Pregnant animals accepted ✓ JaNo sick or pregnant pets are permitted. verified 2026-08-21 Assistance animals accepted ✓ JaEscort dogs Escort dogs, such as guide dogs for blind passengers or hearing dogs for deaf passengers, are allowed on all THAI flights free of charge. verified 2026-08-09 Service & assistance animals Esa note emotional support dogs are not permitted Please note that emotional support dogs are not permitted on all flight routes. verified 2026-08-09 Fee waived ✓ JaHowever, trained service dogs may be allowed in the cabin free of charge under the following conditions: 1. verified 2026-08-13 Recognized ✓ JaAdd a Photo Add a Photo Pets in Cabin PETS IN CABIN ABOUT THAI can accept escort dogs for the blind and assistance dogs for the deaf in the cabin to some destinations. verified 2026-08-13 Cabin allowed ✓ JaFind more help here for your journey through the airport Flight Tracker Parking Find Fares Book Shuttles Airlines Rental Cars Hotel Deals Security & ID Airport Delays Lost & Found Closest Airports SHOW MORE Pets in… verified 2026-08-10 Esa recognized ✓ JaEmotional support dog Emotional support dogs are allowed only on flights operating between Bangkok (BKK) and Los Angeles (LAX) free of charge, as per US DOT regulations (14CFR Part 382). verified 2026-08-13 Advance notice hours 48 hours If the trained service dog meets all of the criteria of carriage, please contact your nearest THAI local office at least 48 hours prior to your travel to make the reservation and request. verified 2026-08-13 Documentation required ✓ JaPassengers must ensure that all animal quarantine regulations and documentation for entry and transit are provided. verified 2026-08-15 Recognized organizations Assistance Dogs International (ADI), International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF), or Assistance Dogs Europe (ADEu) recognized guide dog training organization. For example, Assistance Dogs International (ADI), International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF), or Assistance Dogs Europe (ADEu) verified 2026-07-15 In the cabin ✗ Not accepted
In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Snub-nosed breeds Not accepted
Cabin policy Pets accepted ✗ Not acceptedPets Other than Service Animals As a general policy, we do not accept pets in the cabin for travel, except for the conditions listed above. PETS IN CARGO For cargo acceptance of pets, please contact the Cargo Department… verified 2026-08-14 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedTHAI accept only dogs and cats to be transported as AVIH verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ JaEmbargo Of Snub-nosed And Other Dog Breeds For the safety of this special kind of pet, THAI does not accept the following 34 dog breeds from acceptance as checked baggage. (For cargo acceptance, please contact directly… verified 2026-08-07 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ JaPets as checked baggage (AVIH) pets as checked baggage (AVIH) pets as checked baggage (AVIH) This service enables travelers to check-in and collect their pet at the passenger terminals of their flight’s departure and… verified 2026-07-07 Hold: Season restrictions Embargo For the safety of these pets, TG will not allow the following dogs breeds to be transported, Embargo Of Snub-nosed And Other Dog Breeds Bulldog English / French Bulldog American Bulldog / Bully Pit Bull… verified 2026-08-28 Hold: Max pets per carrier 1 Only one dog (or cat) stays in one container except: verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NeinPet must be healthy and not pregnant. verified 2026-08-10 Hold: Carrier size 137 cm For pets traveling as checked baggage, carriers must not exceed the dimensions of 54" L x 27" H x 33" W (137 cm x 68 cm x 83 cm). verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Max weight (pet + crate) 70 kg TG may not accept the total weight of animal included container exceeds 70 kg. verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Crate must have/be IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier For pets traveling as checked baggage, carriers must not exceed the dimensions of 54" L x 27" H x 33" W (137 cm x 68 cm x 83 cm). verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedStaffordshire Bull Terrier Tibetan Spaniel ANIMAL IN HOLD (AVIH) THAI accept only dogs and cats to be transported as AVIH, other kind of pets must be transported only as manifested cargo under cargo restrictions.… verified 2026-08-28 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ JaThai Airways no longer accepts snub-nosed breeds on board flights verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ JaReservations Contact Thai Airways to make reservations for your pet. Pet crate requirements Passengers flying with pets should contact Thai Airways for specifications on crate size on the aircraft that serves their… verified 2026-08-28 Cargo: Season restrictions Embargo For the safety of these pets, TG will not allow the following dogs breeds to be transported, Embargo Of Snub-nosed And Other Dog Breeds Bulldog English / French Bulldog American Bulldog / Bully Pit Bull… verified 2026-08-28 Cargo: Max weight (pet + crate) 32 kg …applied to all TG-operated flights according to the following table. Total weight included container up to 32 kg and between 32-70 kg. verified 2026-08-30 Cargo: Crate must have/be IATA-compliant, live-animal label All crates must conform to regulations imposed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) verified 2026-07-20 Frequently Asked Questions Can I bring my dog in the cabin on Thai Airways?
