Thailand Travel Guide - Duty Free

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The following goods may be imported into Thailand without incurring customs duty by any person, irrespective of age:

• 200 cigarettes or 250g of tobacco or equal weight of cigars.
• 1l of alcoholic liquor.

Prohibited Imports

There are restrictions on the import and export of illegal drugs and all firearms and ammunition, and the export of items of archaeological interest or historical value, without a certificate of authorisation from the Department of Fine Arts in Thailand. The export of images of the Buddha and other religious artefacts is also subject to this ruling. Radio transceiver equipment, plant and living materials, live animals or products, medicines and chemicals also require a permit from the relevant government agency.

Warning: Any drug-related offences are severely punished and may result in life imprisonment or even the death penalty.




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