Airlines in multiple Asian countries recentlyintroducednew rules regarding rechargeable batteries after a fire destroyed an aircraft in South Korea.
Each airline responded differently, highlighting the absence of shared standards.
All 170 passengers safely evacuated the flight, but the aircraft was totaled.
Flights often contain hundreds of rechargeable batteries because most travelers carry at least one electronic equipment containing them.
Thai Airways will also ban power banks starting March 15.
Although rechargeable batteries have been common on airplanes for years, incidents involving them have become more frequent.
