Yes, Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) has designated smoking rooms for passengers. All indoor smoking rooms at DMK were permanently removed in February 2019 under Thailand’s Tobacco Products Control Act.
Terminal 1 (International)
- Outdoor smoking area on the ground floor between Terminal 1 and the multi-storey car park building
- Access by exiting through the ground-level doors and walking toward the parking structure
- Terminal 1 has four floors with international arrivals on the ground floor and gates across Concourses A, B, C, and D on Level 2
- Concourse C is currently undergoing renovation with new amenities expected in 2026
Terminal 2 (Domestic)
- Primary smoking area is outside at the far end of Terminal 2 near the car park — the most commonly used spot at DMK
- Positioned near the entrance, making it convenient for a quick smoke before check-in
- Terminal 2 handles all domestic budget carrier flights including Thai AirAsia, Nok Air, Thai Lion Air, and Thai Smile
- Terminal 2 has four floors with domestic arrivals on the ground floor and gates on Level 2
Between Terminals
- The two terminals are connected by an exterior elevated walkway of approximately 200 meters (about a 5-minute walk)
- Smokers in either terminal should use their nearest ground-level exit rather than crossing between terminals
Thailand Smoking Regulations
Thailand’s Tobacco Products Control Act B.E. 2560 (2017) bans smoking in all air-conditioned public spaces and within 5 meters of building entrances. Since February 3, 2019, all indoor smoking rooms at Thailand’s six major AOT-operated airports have been permanently removed. Fines for smoking in prohibited areas reach 5,000 baht (~$140 USD). Airports of Thailand (AOT) has lobbied to reinstate indoor smoking rooms, and PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra ordered the creation of standardized smoking areas with proper ventilation at Thai airports — but nothing has been implemented at Don Mueang yet.
E-cigarettes, vaping devices, and all electronic nicotine delivery systems are completely banned in Thailand. A 2025 crackdown resulted in 690 arrests in just one week. Customs officials at DMK actively search luggage for vaping devices. Penalties include fines of 20,000-30,000 baht and imprisonment up to 10 years. Citizens who report vape use can receive up to 60% of the imposed fine as a reward.
Tips for Smokers at Bangkok Don Mueang Airport
- There are no post-security smoking areas at DMK. If you have already cleared security, you must exit the terminal, smoke at the outdoor designated area, and re-clear security. Allow at least 20-30 minutes for the round trip.
- Terminal 2’s smoking area near the car park is the easiest to find and the most popular with travelers at Don Mueang Airport.
- King Power operates departure duty-free shops at DMK where tobacco products are available for international passengers. Arrivals duty-free shops closed across all Thai airports in August 2024.
- Do NOT bring e-cigarettes, vape pens, or heated tobacco devices to Thailand under any circumstances. The 2025 nationwide crackdown has made enforcement at airports more aggressive than ever.
- If you need airside smoking access during a layover in Bangkok, consider flying through Suvarnabhumi (BKK) instead, which has a reinstated smoking room in the Satellite 1 Building.
Travelers connecting through DMK to Phuket (HKT) or Chiang Mai (CNX) should plan their smoke breaks before entering security at Don Mueang, as neither destination airport has post-security smoking areas either.