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Thai Airways cabin crew requirements
The hard filters Thai Airways applies before a recruiter reads your CV — age, reach, tattoos, languages and documents, with how strict each one is compared to the rest of the industry.
Minimum age
20 years
Most carriers set 18; Gulf and US majors usually 21.
Height & reach
160 cm min
Reach matters more than height: you must access the emergency equipment overhead.
Tattoos
Nothing visible in uniform
No visible tattoos in uniform; the Thai-silk uniform exposes forearms. Like most of the 59 airlines we index, nothing may show while you are in uniform.
Languages
English + Thai
Fluent Thai and English with TOEIC 600+ (valid within two years); Chinese, Japanese or Korean are advantages.
Education
Bachelor's degree in any field.
Also required
Medical, swimming & documents
Thai nationality; minimum height ~160 cm for women with weight proportionate; able to swim 50 m unaided; excellent uncorrected or corrected vision and general medical fitness.
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Stricter or softer than its rivals?
| Airline | Min age | Reach | Visible tattoos |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai Airways | 20 | 160 cm height | Not allowed |
| Singapore Airlines | 18 | 158 cm height | Not allowed |
| Cathay Pacific | 18 | 208 cm | Not allowed |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | 18 | — | Not allowed |
| Japan Airlines | 18 | — | Not allowed |
| Korean Air | 18 | 208 cm | Not allowed |
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum height for Thai Airways cabin crew?
Thai Airways asks for a minimum height of 160 cm.
Can you join Thai Airways cabin crew with tattoos?
No visible tattoos in uniform; the Thai-silk uniform exposes forearms. Covered tattoos are not a problem; anything showing in uniform is.
What age do you need to be to apply to Thai Airways?
The minimum is 20. There is no published upper limit at most carriers, and experienced applicants in their 30s and 40s are hired regularly.
Requirements change without notice — tattoo and grooming rules in particular have been relaxed at several airlines since 2022. Always confirm on Thai Airways's official careers page before ruling yourself out.