If not, then you may find this helpful.
Thai duty-free allowance is applied to the accompanying personal effects up to 10,000 Baht. However, this is applicable only if;
- The items are intended for personal uses or professional uses;
- Reasonable quantity;
- The items bought are not subjected to any kind of restriction or prohibition;
Please note that there are limitations on items like alcoholic beverages, cigars, smoking tobacco and cigarettes, which can be included in your duty-free personal exemption as mentioned below;
- 200 cigarettes or smoking tobacco or 250 grams of cigars;
- 1 liter of spirituous liquor;
On Arrival
Upon arrival in Thailand, the foreigners are required to hold a valid passport, having at least 6 months of validity, a proof of onward travel and a valid Thai visa. The visitors from ASEAN and/or western countries like Commonwealth, North American and European may not need to have a Thai visa if they are visiting Thailand for lesser than 30 days. In fact, they will be granted access to a 30-Thai visa waiver upon arrival. After that, one should obtain a Thai visa extension visa from the Immigration Office or from the embassy outside Thailand. Since immigration policies are subjected to change it is important to check with the Thai Embassy for the latest news.
In order to facilitate the clearance of passengers, the Customs inspectors assist passengers at Red and Green channels.
- Green Channel: Inbound passengers, who have nothing to declare usually walk via the “Nothing to Declare” exit;
- Red Channel: Inbound passengers who are carrying items to declare, including, dutiable items, prohibited/restricted goods, etc, have to pass through the Red Channel.
In case, the foreigners need any help to clear customs, they can always reach up to the Customs inspectors for further assistance.
Import Declaration
Prior to import in Thailand, you are likely to receive a “Passenger Declaration Form (No. 211). It needs to be completed and submitted to the Customs Officials while taking a walk through the Red/Green Channels. Those passengers with nothing to declare usually ticks in the “Nothing to Declare” section, whereas those carrying dutiable items should tick in the “Good to Declare” form.
