Bringing prescription drugs into Bangkok
I am planning to visit Thailand, Bangkok for 5 days as a tourist. However, I am also epileptic and will need the following drugs with me:
carbamezapine
valproic acid
lacosamide
risperidone
Will I be allowed to bring my drugs into the country without any problems? I wont be able to prove I have a medical condition by doctor's letter since I don't currently have a physician where I am staying.
Best Answer
Thailand custom rarely checks for perscription drugs in luggage of tourists. But if they do, as long as your pill bottles have the perscription with your name on the label, there should be no issue.
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What medication can you not take into Thailand?
Examples of the medications that Travellers to Thailand are forbidden from transporting into/out of Thailand: Narcotic drugs: Narcotic drugs of Category 1 under The Narcotics Act B.E. 2522 (1979), e.g. Amphetamine, Dexamphetamine, Cannabis, etc.Do you have to declare prescription drugs at customs?
If your medications or devices are not in their original containers, you must have a copy of your prescription with you or a letter from your doctor. A valid prescription or doctors note is required on all medication entering the United States.Can you bring paracetamol to Thailand?
What about non-prescription drugs (e.g. paracetamol)? In most cases it is advisable to only bring products with internationally recognised names. Although such items can safely be brought into Thailand, you need to be careful if you are transiting via another country (see below).Can I take aspirin into Thailand?
In principle you can take a reasonable amount of medications for 30 days personal use. Aspirin (ASA) is available cheap and without restriction at any pharmacy and most supermarkets in Thailand.Bringing Medication Into Thailand
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Answer 2
You are supposed to have a prescription written in English. I carried a one year medication stock through south-east Asia (Laos, Vietnam and Thailand), and got no problem but the medication were available in my suitcase. Anyway you always have to check local laws.
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