Bangkok, Thailand
Smoking policy at Bangkok, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Warnings & Caveats
Vaping‚ Heat not Burn and E-Cigs are banned throughout the airport․ Smoking is prohibited inside or outside the terminal buildings in accordance with Thai law․ There are 'tolerated' landside smoking areas and smoking areas in some lounges after security․
While smokers might find Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport confusing, the old smoking lounges inside the terminal buildings are no longer a possibility with regards to passing through passengers and Thailand is strict with regards to restricted areas.
Before Security
The best chance to smoke is before passing immigration outside the terminal.
Tolerated spots are often encountered on lower levels, near
Transport and bus stops
Parking access points
Far ends of departures entrance, near Door 1 or Door 10
Not all places are marked, so look for signs or ashtrays or ask airport personnel where smoking is permitted.
After Security
Once you are airside, options for smoking are very limited.
The outdoor terrace in Miracle Lounge is the most popular location for passengers and is located inside the terminal near Concourse D, Gates D4/D5. Access is either paid or via lounge access programs. The walk-in price to enter the lounge is approximately 1500 THB.
SAT-1 Smoking Rooms
Smoking rooms are reportedly located in the SAT-1 satellite terminal, near the S gates, but reports vary: some travelers found the smoking rooms were open, while others found them closed or blocked.
Do not plan on your trip assuming these rooms will be available.
Vaping rules
Vaping and e-cigarettes are not permitted at BKK. Thailand has very strict laws regarding this and using them at BKK can cause a problem.
Bottom Line
Smoke beforehand if you have to; the options airside are limited unless you have access to a paid lounge, and may depend on what's open.
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