Can you bring your pet bird in the cabin when flying from the US to Thailand?

May 28, 2024
6 months ago
Has anyone brought their pet bird from the US? Were you allowed to have your bird in the cabin with you?
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The discussion centers on the experiences and challenges of bringing pet birds from the US to Thailand, including whether they can be taken into the cabin during flights. Participants provide advice about potential health issues like bird flu, mention the importance of researching animal import regulations, and share personal anecdotes about moving birds. Questions surrounding the ease of finding supplies and caring for birds in Thailand are also highlighted. Some humorous and sarcastic comments add a light-hearted tone, reflecting the diverse attitudes towards traveling with pets.
Nigel **************
WTF?
Justin *********
Is it Big?
Leo **********
Therapy animal? 😆
Terary **********
If birds fly... Why would you pay to fly the bird?

If the bird loves you as much as you love it, set it free.
Damien ********
@Terary *********
your always on this site

Sometimes you ask the dumbest questions I’ve read

Your a smartarse but really stupid

Set yourself free 🥾
Terary **********
@Damien *******
I don't really have a response to that.. I am not sure if it's funny or stupid.

:)
Kace *******
Sheen ************
So many really stupid comments. What is wrong with you people. Rhetorical question obviously
Giorgio ******
@Sheen ***********
stupid questions or attitudes , bring jokes sarcasm , and often a laughs . soooooo⁶o what .

intelligent questions brings correct answers
Stephanie ******************
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If I repost and say "Has anyone brought their pet DOG from the US? Were you allowed to have your DOG in the cabin with you?" will people then not be ***holes?
Sean *****
Penguin? Might be bit warm for it 😃
Vitico ********
As a bird guy I can tell you in Thailand sun conures cost ฿3000, parakeets like $150-300. Lovebirds like $500-1000. Parrotlets are like ฿700-1500. So if you live in thailand and want to buy parrots the prices are good. About bringing one from abroad. On the thai embassy pages they have a section called “bringing pets to thailand” and mention forms you need to fill out and the address of animal quarantine in BKK airport. But no detail on the process or mention of birds.
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Stephanie ******************
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Nicolas ********
I love Thailand but it attracts the absolute weirdest and clueless people in the world!
Stephanie ******************
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Apparently
Hovvard ******
Does it have a passport?
Mary ********
I get it with birds as an avid bird person myself. The parrots you mainly see here are sun conures though I have also seen budgies/parakeets and a small handful of other parrots. Keep in mind that you won't have an easy time finding supplies for larger birds so check to ensure you can find what you need to sustain the bird, depending on the species. Getting it here may be easier than caring for it once you do arrive. It's a hard call on bringing pets in as the trip alone could lead to stress which can be fatal to birds especially.

I do understand though how important birds become in our lives, and had mine not passed from egg binding at too old an age to still be producing eggs, I would have been facing the same decision
Stephanie ******************
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@Mary *******
She is 39 years old and been with us since she was 7. We rescued her from living in a dog crate in someone's garage. She's our baby. Weird how people can understand loving a dog or cat but not a bird.
Mary ********
@Stephanie *****************
unless they have had a feathered kid they can't understand the difference between a domestic pet and an animal that actually can clearly communicate with you and becomes a member of your family. It's different having a pet that can actually say thank you when you feed it or snuggles in for a cuddle and tells you they love you.

I'm curious as to what sort it is - I think you will find most of what you need for it on Lazada depending on it's size and diet (seed or pellet) but I only ever transported birds within a domestic country and even with just a couple hour flight it took days to get them over the stress the flight did to them. I can't help with the flight info itself nor any quarantine info that may be required but I understand how difficult moving pet birds can be. I'd suggest talking to your avian vet and ensuring that your bird has the meds it'll need for stress before booking the flight for it.

There is also the consideration of if Thailand doesn't work out for you, (most of us love it, some don't handle living here though) will you be able to take the bird back home with you too and how difficult that may be. Depending on which area you guys plan on settling in, temporary accommodation while you look for your permanent base, could be difficult with a pet. Feel free to message me if there are questions I can help with to help you make your decision on whats in the best interest of the bird, because I actually understand the complexities between having a bird own you to owning a dog or cat.
Stephanie ******************
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@Mary *******
thank you! She's a cockatoo. Less than 1 pound.
Mary ********
@Stephanie *****************
depending on diet they have a life expectancy of 100 years, and are prone to bonding with humans really tight. One of my favorites 🙂
Av **********
Sorry everyone is being rude and ridiculous in the comments.

My mother was an avid bird person - I hope u figure it out. Birds are apart of the family for years, I understand u wanting to bring ur loved one!
Tulip ********
They said a condor in the cabin could lead to passenger panic.
Andy ********
Is it a service bird 🤔
Carlos *********
Are you moving to Thailand? I think your chances are slim to none. But they sell pet birds in Thailand.
Tom ********
Brought my bird from the UK to Pattaya, Wish I hadn't now, there's loads of nice ones on Beach road!
Detlef ***********
@Tom *******
😂😂😂👍
Carlos *********
@Tom *******
Did you ship it or take it with you?
Di ********
@Carlos ********
sedated it and put it in his pocket maybe!🤔😄
Tom ********
@Car***
Took it with me worse luck 🙂
John **********
Is this the bird you want to take onboard ?
Giorgio ******
yes of course . also your python , your tarantula, scorpios , rats , etc.....
John ********
@Giorgio *****
Also some of the male tourist vermin.
John ********
Detlef ***********
@Giorgio *****
😂🫣😂
Tim *********
@Giorgio *****
but, you can only bring rats if they are very plump
Giorgio ******
@Tim ********
you're right . forgot to mention .
Lynnette *******
How long will you be living in Thailand? Bear in mind there's been a bird flu issue in many countries so do lots of research on appropriate animal import pages.
Ken ***********
Ken ***********
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