Codeine (Medication) → Thailand

Codeine (Medication) may require documentation or declaration

Details

Codeine in Thailand is a Category III psychotropic substance under the Psychotropic Substances Act. Travelers may carry a 30-day supply for personal use with the original prescription, doctor's letter, and Thai FDA pre-approval (filed at least 7 days before travel). Bring the original retail packaging; loose tablets without packaging trigger immediate seizure at the Red Channel. Enforcement in Thailand carries fines from THB 5,000 to THB 500,000 under Customs Act B.E. 2560 (2017) s.202, s.242 (ordinary personal cases are handled as civil infringements). Leaving Thailand with codeine (medication) is a separate question — restricted: Codeine (opioid analgesic) is a controlled substance subject to personal-export limits when leaving Thailand.

Quantity limit

Up to 30-day personal supply with valid prescription

Documentation required

• Documentation may be required

Leaving with this item

Codeine (opioid analgesic) is a controlled substance subject to personal-export limits when leaving Thailand.

Practical advice

Carry documentation. Declare proactively at customs.

Customs authority

Thai Customs Department · https://www.customs.go.th