Goods Across Borders · Customs rule card
Night Vision Devices → Thailand
Purpose: Traveling · Verified: 2026-07-25
PROHIBITED
Night Vision Devices prohibited; penalties for import
Details
Night Vision Devices prohibited; penalties for import. Enforcement in Thailand carries fines from THB 50,000 to THB 500,000 and imprisonment up to 10 years in aggravated cases under Customs Act B.E. 2560 s.242-244; Narcotics Act.
Leaving with this item
Night-vision devices are dual-use controlled goods; export from Thailand above consumer grade requires an export licence.
Practical advice
Do not bring night vision devices to this country. If unsure, declare on arrival — declared goods at worst attract duty or surrender, while undeclared goods found in screening are seized and fined.
Customs authority
Thai Customs Department · https://www.customs.go.th