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What are the steps to bring prescription medication into Thailand?
Can someone tell me the steps needed to bring prescription medication into Thailand?
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Bringing prescription medication into Thailand involves understanding the rules regarding quantities and documentation. Generally, you can bring in a supply for up to 30 days without special permits, provided the medications are in their original packaging and you carry a copy of your prescription. For quantities exceeding 30 days, you must apply for a permit through the Thai FDA website at least two weeks before departure. It is essential to ensure that none of your medications are controlled substances in Thailand, and you may want to bring a letter from your doctor for clarity. While many travelers report not facing issues with carrying their medications, checking the specific regulations regarding restricted medications is advised to avoid any legal consequences.
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Turquoise*********
99% of comments here are inaccurate!!
Here the reality :
Check on the link I post here if and how you can bring your medicine in Thailand!
There are at least 4 different situations!
Anyway, the checks on medicine at Thailand custom are very rare.
Here the reality :
Check on the link I post here if and how you can bring your medicine in Thailand!
There are at least 4 different situations!
Anyway, the checks on medicine at Thailand custom are very rare.
Lewis ***********
You can bring most prescription medications in without requiring a permit.
If you need a permit you can check the website and easily apply by uploading a copy of your prescription. Have done this process myself for pain medication and found it very easy to obtain.
If you need a permit you can check the website and easily apply by uploading a copy of your prescription. Have done this process myself for pain medication and found it very easy to obtain.
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Bob ******
You're allowed 30 days supply of most drugs. However, I've always brought what I've needed without being stopped to check. So up to you what you want to do.
Google drugs that need more permission in Thailand as they can get you in severe trouble if you don't follow rules and get caught.
Google drugs that need more permission in Thailand as they can get you in severe trouble if you don't follow rules and get caught.
David **********
just bring a letter from your doctor describing your medications if they stop you which i never have been it will clear it up. I brought 1 year supply of all my tablets not stopped or questioned. but now I just buy all my medications from bangkok drugstore an online ordering system and it saves the hassle
Greg *********
Ah none. I was never questioned and my bags were never gone through. If your nervous, don't bring them. You can get them at every pharmacy here. No doctors perscription needed
Wez ***********
I bought in 4 months worth of BP medication as well as a dozen bottles of assorted Vitamin tablets, no issue at all.
Raymond *********
Easy, go to a pharmacy and ask.
Kim ******
None
Stephen *******
Just stick them where the sun dont shine 😁
Steve ***********
Can get more at Thai pharmacy
Will *****
Put it in your luggage and take it. Simple as that. It does not count as weight allowance.
Robert *********
Contact a embassy with a list of prescriptions ,by email .
Ask .
That way you have proof that they said it was OK.
I believe that some adhd prescriptions are banned .
You DO NOT want to get caught with illegal prescriptions.
Ignore the people who say they brought them and were not checked.
Ask .
That way you have proof that they said it was OK.
I believe that some adhd prescriptions are banned .
You DO NOT want to get caught with illegal prescriptions.
Ignore the people who say they brought them and were not checked.
Sammy ********
I kept my prescriptions in a clear ziploc, made sure they could read labels, in my carry on, no problem, twice visiting Thailand
Karen ****************
Just pack them
Mart ********
What happens if, like me, I get stopped with 90 days meds but no permission/permit. High blood pressure and tamsulosin tablets
Paul *********
Take your script with u
Fred ********
Ok, the procedure is... When you are leaving the airport, you do not go through the green isle. You walk up to the red isle with your meds and scripts. The guard looks in the bad and says ok. That's it. I have never once had a guard trying to read anything. Simple
Pee_Ma******
When it comes to prescriptions if you want to follow the rules anything over 30 days fill out
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they say two weeks prior to departure
Kevin **************
They don't ask about your medication i left Thailand at 0.45 this morning got back to London Heathrow 07am after 60 days in Thailand
Paul *******
bring scripts and i got note from doc as back up
Warren *********
I just bought twelve months supply with me get a letter from you Dr . I have so many pills I have them in a Webster packs I've been coming for 22 years and never had a problem. Just make sure you have your Dr letter as most don't understand what they are looking at. I have endone in my lot and lots of stuff for pain diabetes heart and prostate I'll add a photo to show you a years supply so you know I'm genuine. If you have extra questions contact me via messenger
SincereP*********
You must keister them
Vincent *********
SincerePapaya2343 lol
Doug ********
Bring the prescription & not more than you need for your permitted stay.
Stephen ***********
As long as there is no opiates just bring them
Michael *******
You can take what you like. I took 3 months of tablets.not one person ask for anything. Just walked through.
Les ********
Michael Lynch so you will monetarily guarantee the that this chap can go through?
Robert *********
Michael Lynch just because they did not look dies not make it Kegan.
There can be severe consequences
There can be severe consequences
Graham **********
Just take it.i do and take a.months worth everytime
Dave *******
I was advised that the allowance is actually within 30 days after trip
Dave *******
permitfortraveler.fda.moph.go.th/nct_permit_main/
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Lorraine *********
Dave Allen yes this is how we found out my sons meds needed us to go to our goverment to get medical signed and aproved by doctor med declaration, signed by dutch autority and signed by dutch ministry of foreign affairs.
I know cause we going in 12 days😍
I know cause we going in 12 days😍
MysticalAs***********
I brought in 90 days worth of my prescriptions in both my checked and carry on bags. None was apprehended. I did make sure to not bring any drugs that are controlled or illegal in Thailand.
John **********
Up to 30 days worth you just keep in original packaging and take along with a copy of your prescription. You need a permit for more
Arron *********
@John *********
sorry to bother you John, however permit from where exactly ? I have a bring 3 X months epilepsy meds only small boxes .No permit for India , Philippines ect ever needed.
Thanks again
John ***********
Arron Doherty Worth noting, if applying for FDA Permit, it cannot be done on a phone, you must use another device.
Graham ******
Arron Doherty Make sure none of your medications are on the controlled substance list (mostly pain relief medications):
The site is a collaboration between the Thai FDA, Narcotics Control and Ministry of Public Health. Enter details, select name(s) of medications, get the answers. If any of them are listed, follow the instructions to apply for a permit to bring them into the country. Typically, you receive your permit in 2-3 days.
The site is a collaboration between the Thai FDA, Narcotics Control and Ministry of Public Health. Enter details, select name(s) of medications, get the answers. If any of them are listed, follow the instructions to apply for a permit to bring them into the country. Typically, you receive your permit in 2-3 days.
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Lynnette *******
If it's restricted you get permit from Thai govt. Apply on line.
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