🇹🇭 Thailand — restricted items
60 items are documented as restricted for import into Thailand. These items require permits, documentation, quantity limits, or prior approval.
cbd oil
CBD with less than 0.2% THC is permitted; higher THC content remains controlled.
Limit: Personal use quantities only; no defined maximum for sub-0.2% THC products
drone consumer
Registration required with CAAT and NBTC
Limit: Personal use
tramadol medication
Category 2 narcotic — requires FDA pre-approval
Limit: 30-day supply
satellite phone
Requires NBTC registration and license
cannabis seeds
Complex legal status; medical use legalized then re-restricted
Limit: Subject to Thai FDA regulations
alcohol spirits
1L total duty-free
Limit: 1L total
tobacco cigarettes
200 cigarettes duty-free; strict enforcement
Limit: 200 cigarettes or 250g tobacco
cash currency
THB 450,000 or USD 20,000 equivalent
Limit: THB 450,000 / USD 20,000
pets dogs
Import permit and veterinary certificate required
Limit: Personal pets
meat products
Department of Livestock controls meat imports
Limit: Personal quantities from approved sources
tattoo equipment
Tattoo Equipment restricted; documentation or permits may apply
xanax alprazolam
Xanax / Alprazolam restricted; documentation or permits may apply
Limit: Up to 30-day personal supply with valid prescription
ozempic semaglutide
Ozempic / Semaglutide restricted; documentation or permits may apply
Limit: Up to 30-day personal supply; Thai FDA requires declaration at customs for prescription injectables
drone batteries
Drone Batteries (LiPo) restricted; documentation or permits may apply
Limit: ≤100 Wh in carry-on; 101-160 Wh with airline approval; CAAT follows IATA DGR; declared at Red Channel for multiple batteries
satellite messenger
Satellite Messenger restricted; documentation or permits may apply
walkie talkies
Walkie-Talkies / Two-Way Radios restricted; documentation or permits may apply
kratom
Kratom restricted; documentation or permits may apply
kava
Kava restricted; documentation or permits may apply
coral seashells
Coral & Seashells restricted; documentation or permits may apply
taxidermy
Taxidermy restricted; documentation or permits may apply
wine
Wine restricted; documentation or permits may apply
beer
Beer restricted; documentation or permits may apply
used cars
Used Cars restricted; documentation or permits may apply
motorcycles
Motorcycles restricted; documentation or permits may apply
feathers plumage
Feathers & Plumage restricted; documentation or permits may apply
codeine medication
Codeine (Medication) may require documentation or declaration
Limit: Up to 30-day personal supply with valid prescription
adderall medication
Adderall (Medication) may require documentation or declaration
Limit: Up to 30-day personal supply with valid prescription; Thai FDA approval recommended
testosterone
Testosterone may require documentation or declaration
fresh fruit
Fresh Fruit may require documentation or declaration
seeds plants
Seeds & Plants may require documentation or declaration
poppy seeds
Poppy Seeds may require documentation or declaration
antiquities
Antiquities may require documentation or declaration
chocolate
Postal restrictions apply for chocolate
baby formula
Postal restrictions apply for baby formula
protein powder
Postal restrictions apply for protein powder
energy drinks
Postal restrictions apply for energy drinks
insulin
Postal restrictions apply for insulin
melatonin
Postal restrictions apply for melatonin
codeine medication
Postal restrictions apply for codeine (medication)
Limit: Category 2 narcotic under Thailand Narcotics Act B.E. 2522; postal import prohibited; personal carry requires Thai FDA import licence
tramadol medication
Postal restrictions apply for tramadol (medication)
Limit: Category 2 narcotic; postal import prohibited under Narcotics Act B.E. 2522; personal carry up to 30 days with Thai FDA licence
adderall medication
Postal restrictions apply for adderall (medication)
Limit: Category 1 narcotic (amphetamine); Thai Narcotics Act B.E. 2522; postal import prohibited — criminal penalties apply
gold jewellery
Postal restrictions apply for gold jewellery
Limit: No quantity limit; gold bullion and jewellery subject to Thai customs inspection; commercial value over THB 40,000 requires formal entry
tobacco cigarettes
Postal restrictions apply for tobacco cigarettes
Limit: Thailand Post restricted article; personal import: 200 cigarettes duty-free by post (same as traveller limit); commercial requires TTM permit
alcohol spirits
Postal restrictions apply for alcohol / spirits
Limit: Personal import by post limited to 1 litre spirits; commercial requires Excise Department licence and Thai customs approval
electronic cigarette liquid
Postal restrictions apply for e-cigarette liquid (vape juice)
hemp seeds sterilised
Sterilised hemp seeds (food grade) requires declaration / permit when posted to Thailand.
meat products
Meat Products requires declaration / permit when posted to Thailand.
dairy products
Dairy Products requires declaration / permit when posted to Thailand.
fresh fruit
Fresh Fruit requires declaration / permit when posted to Thailand.
vape e cigarette
Vape / E-Cigarette requires declaration / permit for personal import into Thailand.
alcohol spirits
Alcohol / Spirits requires declaration / permit for personal import into Thailand.
tobacco cigarettes
Tobacco Cigarettes requires declaration / permit for personal import into Thailand.
hemp seeds sterilised
Sterilised hemp seeds (food grade) requires declaration / permit for personal import into Thailand.
gold jewellery
Gold Jewellery requires declaration / permit for personal import into Thailand.
coins collectible
Collectible coins (numismatic) requires declaration / permit for personal import into Thailand.
meat products
Meat Products requires declaration / permit for personal import into Thailand.
dairy products
Dairy Products requires declaration / permit for personal import into Thailand.
fresh fruit
Fresh Fruit requires declaration / permit for personal import into Thailand.
ivory cites
Ivory & CITES-Listed Items requires declaration / permit for personal import into Thailand.
antiquities
Antiquities requires declaration / permit for personal import into Thailand.