🇹🇭 Thailand
ASIA PACIFIC
Thai Customs Department
7%
1 L
200
200 cigarettes, or 250 g of tobacco, or 250 g of all types combined
THB 20,000
≈ US$600
Checked against Thai Customs Department on 2026-09-06 View source →
Duty-Free Allowances
| Category | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Alcohol | 1 L |
| Cigarettes | 200200 cigarettes, or 250 g of tobacco, or 250 g of all types combined |
| Personal goods value | THB 20,000≈ US$600 |
Duty-free per adult: 1 L of alcoholic beverage; 200 cigarettes or 250 g of tobacco (250 g of all types combined). Personal belongings in reasonable quantity worth no more than THB 20,000 in total, not prohibited or restricted goods or food. Accompanying belongings not for commercial purposes are capped at THB 200,000 in value. Bringing in more than two mobile phones requires declaration.
What the official page says
“No more than 200 cigarettes or 250g of tobacco or 250g of all types combined”
“No more than 1 litre of alcoholic beverage”
“Personal belongings in reasonable quantity, which are worth no more than 20,000 baht in total and are not prohibited or restricted goods or food”
“Passengers' accompanying belongings which are not for commercial purpose and do not exceed 200,000 baht in value”Thai Customs Department →
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.
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