Has anyone faced issues entering Thailand with prescription medication, specifically for cancer treatment?

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Has anyone had trouble entering Thailand with prescription drugs
Cancer in my case
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The post discusses concerns about entering Thailand with prescription drugs, particularly for cancer treatment. Commenters share experiences indicating that carrying prescription medications generally poses no issues, especially if they are in their original packaging. They recommend having a doctor's letter and official prescription on hand, although many have reported never being asked for these documents during customs checks. However, there is a cautionary note regarding the strict regulations on certain drugs, implying that adherence to official guidelines is crucial.

Bob ******** · Answer

I have an app, that lists all my scripts and medicine as well as my wife's, I only had to use it to show a doctor here what she was using. Customs have never bothered to check, we come and go twice a year

Greg ********* · Answer

I was never checked. I brought a 4 with me

Henrik ***** · Answer

You have to do it excactly as described at the website of your nearest Thai Embassy.

Most of the other answers in this thread is wrong, and you risk getting in serious trouble if you follow those bas advise.

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NA'Ahulelua ********* · Answer

They don’t check but if for some reason you get caught with certain drugs in your possession then there may be consequences…for example certain Nasel Decongestants are banned because they contain PSE which is used to create Meth.

Martin ********* · Answer

Good question, I always make sure that I have my latest prescription with me, but I've never been asked for anything (100% know what will happen the next time I go 😂)

Steven ********* · Answer

Had kidney transplant in 2001. Taken my tablets over every year since. Never been asked about them. Never have my prescription with me either.

Right ****** · Answer

If they do randomly check, medicine must be in original packaging (which is bulky) and a letter from your doctor listing the medicines and dosage and why you need them.  Now whether the immigration officer asks for the letter or not is up to them ( no doubt many have not been asked)

Michael ******* · Answer

Thanks heaps .

Follow up question

Does it need to be declared in any way ?

Simon ****** · Answer

Not yet

Jo ********** · Answer

No in 20 years and 100s of entries they never checked me

Armando ********** · Answer

No. Just needs to be in original packaging. Or pill bottles. Everytime I've brought insulin and vitamins, they haven't said anything about it.

Has anyone faced issues entering Thailand with prescription medication, specifically for cancer treatment?

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