Samples OF Prohibited and Restricted Goods
The following information broadly outlines what goods are prohibited or restricted, where you can obtain more information about the control and, in the case of restricted goods, to apply for permission to import.
1. Prohibited Goods are goods for which either the import into or export out of Thailand are prohibited. Any person imports or exports prohibited goods is considered as committing offences and subject to penalties indicated in the relevant national legislation. In addition, such activity is also considered as an offence under Articles 27 and 27 bis of the Customs Act B.E. 2469. It is prohibited by law to bring the following items into Thailand.
• Obscene objects/literature/pictures
• Pornographic materials
• Goods with Thai national flag
• Narcotics e.g., marijuana, hemp, opium, cocaine, morphine, heroin
• Fake currency, bonds, or coins
• Fake Royal Seals/official seals
• IPR infringing goods e.g. musical tape, CD, VDO, computer software, etc.
• Counterfeit trademark goods
2. Restricted Goods are goods of which the imports and exports are r