Health Products Regulations for Travelers

General Guidelines:

Travelers can bring health products into Thailand for personal use only. Items must be brought in as personal effects and must not be legally prohibited. All items must comply with Thai regulations as outlined below:

1. Foods:

Imported food for personal consumption must not exceed the following amounts:

Food Product Group

Maximum Allowed Quantity

Milk and dairy products (milk, cheese, yogurt)

2.5 kg/liters

Pastry, desserts, or snacks

5 kg

Coffee (roasted, beans, instant drinks, etc.)

2.5 kg

Tea (tea leaves, herbal tea)

1 kg

Dried cereals (quinoa, nuts)

5 kg

Liquid sweeteners (sugar, honey)

5 kg/liters

Non-alcoholic beverages (fruit juices, soda)

5 kg/liters

Baby and medical food

10 kg/liters

Food supplements

Not exceeding 15 pieces, each with a 3-month quantity

Meat and animal products (sausages, ham, etc.)

5 kg

Plants, vegetables, fresh or processed fruit

5 kg

Dried plants, vegetables, and fruits

2.5 kg

Noodles, pasta, instant noodles

5 kg

Oil and fat (cooking oil)

5 kg

Dried spices (saffron, vanilla)

500 g

Dry animal-based food (swallow nest, shark fin)

500 g

Liquid sauces and condiments (fish sauce, soy sauce)

5 kg/liters

Note: The importation of cannabis-based or hemp-based foods is prohibited.

2. Cosmetics:

Travelers can carry up to 3 pieces of each type, with a total of no more than 15 pieces of cosmetics. Cosmetics containing cannabis or hemp are not allowed.

3. Medical Devices: Must be accompanied by:

  • Documents with device details (trade name, ingredients, specifications, etc.).

  • Letter explaining usage and certifying it is for personal use.

  • Medical certificate verifying the necessity of the device.

4. Medicines:

Must not exceed the amount necessary for 30 days of personal use.

5. Herbal Products:

Must not exceed quantities for 90 days of use, with supporting information for verification. Products containing cannabis or hemp are prohibited.

6. Psychotropic Substances (Type II-IV):

Allowed only for 30 days of personal use with a medical certificate. Type I substances are not permitted.

7. Narcotics:

Requires prior authorization from the Narcotics Division of FDA before bringing into Thailand. Apply here.

8. Hazardous Substances for Household Use:

 

 

Contact Information:

For more details or inquiries, contact:

  • Import and Export Inspection Division, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Ministry of Public Health

  • Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Don Mueang Airport

    • Location: Passenger Terminal, Building 1, 1st Floor, Arrival Hall, Restricted Area (North), Baggage Claim Area

    • Phone: (+66) 2-535-4519

Links for Permits and Regulations:

References:  moph.go.th