{"id":2171,"date":"2023-04-25T13:38:14","date_gmt":"2023-04-25T11:38:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gotothailand.asia\/?p=2171"},"modified":"2023-03-20T13:49:03","modified_gmt":"2023-03-20T12:49:03","slug":"medics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.immithai.com\/en\/article\/doctors\/","title":{"rendered":"What medications are prohibited for traveling to Thailand?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you planning a trip to discover the beauty of Thailand? Do you have long-term treatment? Are you taking medication for a chronic illness and can't stop taking it?<\/em> With this in mind, it is essential to inform yourself about the procedures in force on this subject. Indeed, you must have a clear idea of the drugs prohibited on Thai soil in order to avoid any problems with law enforcement officials.<\/p>\n

We inform you that a specific law, BE 2545-2002<\/a><\/strong>, is in force with regard to medicines whose formula contains psychotropic substances or narcotics. To find out more, read on.<\/p>\n

Stay in Thailand with medical treatment: narcotics<\/h2>\n

While consulting the list of narcotics<\/a> prepared by the Narcotics Control Division, check if any of the elements present in this document are used in the formulation of your medicine<\/strong>. If this is the case, please note that the authorized period of use should not exceed one month. Additionally, be sure to bring your pill box in its original packaging. It is important to note that there is two possibilities<\/strong> :<\/p>\n

Category 2 drug<\/h3>\n

If the treatment you are taking is part of the second category, you must at this time ask for permission<\/strong> to bring them to Thai territory. You must submit your request within 2 weeks before your trip. If you do not follow this instruction, it will be impossible<\/strong> to bring this medicine with you. Don't expect to be an exception since the procedures are strict.<\/p>\n

Medicine belonging to another category<\/h3>\n

If after checking, you realize that your medicine is not category 2, there is no alternative to consider: it is strictly forbidden to bring it<\/strong>. When landing at Bangkok airport, head towards the red customs exit<\/strong> in order to declare your medication to the relevant department.<\/p>\n

Bringing medication when traveling to Thailand: psychotropic drugs<\/h2>\n

Just as with narcotics, there is a list to consult for psychotropic drugs<\/a>. Likewise, the permitted duration of use remains the same, or 30 days<\/strong>. Also, you must not forget the original packaging<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

We can distinguish two cases. If you are taking a category 1 medication, you will not be allowed to bring it with you. On the other hand, those who belong to categories 2, 3 and 4<\/strong> are tolerated provided you provide a prescription from your attending physician. This document must contain the following information:<\/p>\n