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E-Cigarette Liquid (Vape Juice) → Thailand

Purpose: Traveling · Verified: 2026-05-13

PROHIBITED

Complete ban on import and possession

Details

Thailand bans all e-cigarette liquids (with or without nicotine) under the Ministry of Commerce Notification B.E. 2557 (2014), reinforced by the Customs Act and the Consumer Protection Act. Import, export, sale and possession are criminal offences. Penalties include fines up to 10 times the import value or up to five years imprisonment, or both (Section 244 of the Customs Act). Thai Customs routinely seizes e-liquid in both checked and carry-on baggage at Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports.

Legal reference

Commerce Ministry Notification BE 2557 (2014)

IATA dangerous goods

E-Cigarette Liquid (Vape Juice) is classified under Class 3 — Flammable liquids. Cabin and checked-baggage limits apply on top of customs rules.

Practical advice

E-cigarette liquid is categorically prohibited in this destination. Devices + pods + e-liquid seized at customs; do not attempt to mail or carry.

Customs authority

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