7 Prohibited Items You Cannot Bring In Or Take Out Of Thailand

Strict Customs Regulations

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1. Obscene Literature

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2. Goods With Improper Thai Flag Design

[{"selector":"#anim-41e42d89-2f36-4834-a033-7ffae05b712f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-35.57681382872713%, 0, 0) translate(-19.083969465648853%, -18.930067230176526%) scale(1.381679389312977)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Importing or exporting goods with a disrespectful depiction of the Thai flag is illegal in Thailand. Credits: Unsplash

3. Narcotics

[{"selector":"#anim-e5786851-0ae9-46fb-8414-efc69ca0a8e3 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-52.49930077804426%, 0, 0) translate(-19.083969465648853%, -18.930067230176526%) scale(1.381679389312977)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Thailand prohibits the import or export of narcotics, including marijuana and heroin, regardless of medical prescription. Credits: Unsplash

4. Fake Currency

[{"selector":"#anim-4ae598b6-823a-4ef3-b8dc-e3bd1021f2a5 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-12.499999772451451%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Counterfeit cash, bonds, or coins are not allowed in Thailand, with severe penalties for violations. Credits: Unsplash

5. Fake Royal And Official Seals

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6. IPR Infringing Goods

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7. Counterfeit Trademark Goods

[{"selector":"#anim-83eba424-eb75-4c7e-a319-dc109da386a8 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(21.883425533404093%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Thailand bans the import or export of counterfeit trademark goods, including fake designer items, with legal repercussions. Credits: Unsplash

[{"selector":"#anim-6d09b50e-c74f-4679-aef8-0ea25c38250c [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-37.84722210844795%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Be careful not to carry any of these items on your Thailand trip! Credits: Unsplash