Customs Regulations
Coming into Thailand:
Customs Regulations in Thailand are strict and enforced. Those in violation of regulations are subject to fines, and in extreme cases, imprisonment. Here is a brief synopsis of regulations as they stand:
Duty-Free Items:
You are entitled to bring no more than 200 cigarettes or cigars into the country without paying duty. In addition, tobacco up to a weight not exceeding 250 grams is duty exempt. One litre of wine or spirits may be brought into the country on a duty free basis, and you are entitled to bring in a ‘stills’ or ‘movie’ camera, five rolls of still film or three rolls of 8 to 16mm movie camera film for personal use.
Prohibited items:
All manner of narcotics (hemp, marijuana, opium, cocaine, morphine, heroin) and other drugs (amphetamine, LSD, ‘Ecstasy’) are considered banned substances, whether they have been prescribed by a doctor or not. Obscene literature and pornographic pictures will not be allowed into Thailand. In general, no firearms or ammunition can be brought into the country except in cases where a permit has been received from the Police Department of the Local Registration Office.
Personal effects:
Clothing for personal use, toiletries and music instruments for personal or professional use are all exempt of duty.
Household items:
An owner relocating to Thailand will not be charged duty on household items brought into the country.
Plants and animals:
Given the regularly changing conditions regarding bringing plants and animals into Thailand, you should check on current regulations first before bringing either into the country.
Contact:
The Agricultural Regulatory Division
Bangkhen
Bangkok
Tel: 0-2579-1581, 0-2579-3576.
If entering Thailand by sea, make enquiries about bringing animals into the county by contacting:
The Department of Livestock Development
Bangkok
Tel: 0-2251-5136, 0-2252-6944
Vaccination certificates are required for all animals entering Thailand.
For further information or queries contact the website of the Customs Department of the Kingdom of Thailand.
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