🇹🇭 Thailand
ASIA PACIFIC
Thai Customs Department
7%
Duty-Free Allowances
| Category | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Alcohol | 1L |
| Cigarettes | 200 |
| Personal goods value | US$430 |
| Duty-free: 1L of wine or spirits, 200 cigarettes or 250g of tobacco per adult. Personal effects and goods valued up to THB 15,000 (approx. USD $430) may enter duty-free. Bringing in more than two mobile phones requires declaration. | |
Duty-free: 1L of wine or spirits, 200 cigarettes or 250g of tobacco per adult. Personal effects and goods valued up to THB 15,000 (approx. USD $430) may enter duty-free. Bringing in more than two mobile phones requires declaration.
Cash Declaration Threshold
US$15,000
Local currency equivalent: THB
Travelers carrying cash, traveler's cheques, or negotiable instruments above this threshold must declare them at customs on arrival.
Special Notes
- 01Thai Customs Form (TD Form) must be submitted on arrival if carrying goods above the duty-free allowance.
- 02Thailand has strict laws regarding lese-majeste — materials that could be construed as defaming the monarchy are prohibited.
- 03VAT on imports is 7%.
- 04E-commerce imports below THB 1,500 were previously exempt; policy has been changing — check current rules.
- 05Thailand is party to ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) and has bilateral FTAs with several countries.
- 06Controlled items including gemstones and cultural artifacts require proper documentation.