Is Hydrocodone legal in Thailand?
- Legal status
- Hydrocodone is a Category 2 narcotic under the Narcotics Code; it is not marketed in Thailand but sits in the same Category 2 strong-opioid tier as morphine and oxycodone — left to confirmation.
- Consequences if caught
- Unlawful possession or import carries imprisonment plus a fine.
- If prescribed or medical
- No marketed Thai hydrocodone product; a Category 2 narcotic is dispensed only under narcotic control.
- Documentation
- Traveller trap: a Thai FDA import permit (Form IC-2) is required before arrival (apply at least 15 days ahead), max 90-day supply, even with a foreign prescription.
Drug laws and enforcement change and vary within a country. This is not legal advice. Always confirm with Thailand’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.
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