Bangkok, Oct. 16 -- Thailand officially introduced new regulations on October 16 allowing authorities to open and inspect suspicious checked baggage without requiring passengers to be present, as part of efforts to strengthen aviation security and safety. The Airports of Thailand (AOT) has notified passengers of the new rules issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT), which apply across the country's entire airport system, according to Bangkok Post. Under CAAT guidelines, airport security personnel are authorised to open checked baggage for inspection if screening reveals signs that it may contain prohibited items, even when the owner is absent. To ensure transparency, the entire inspection process must be recorded on vide...