Taking codeine (medication) out of Thailand

Details

Codeine-containing medications are controlled substances under the Narcotics Act B.E. 2522; Thai FDA export permit framework. Personal-use quantities accompanied by the prescription and pharmacist dispensing label are generally permitted for export. Codeine-combination cough and cold products may be over-the-counter in some jurisdictions but still controlled for cross-border movement above threshold quantities. Personal export above the standard personal-use limit requires an Thai FDA export permit for scheduled drugs. Destination-country rules on codeine import are more restrictive in many jurisdictions (Japan, UAE, Saudi Arabia, some Gulf states) and should be verified independently.

Quantity limits

Personal-use quantity in original packaging with prescription label

Documentation required

• Prescription or pharmacist dispensing label
• Doctor's letter for continued treatment
• Thai FDA export permit for scheduled drugs (if above personal-use)

The other direction

Sources

• customs.go.th
• fda.moph.go.th
• customs.go.th