Is Morphine legal in Thailand?
- Legal status
- Morphine is a Category 2 narcotic under the Narcotics Code B.E. 2564 (2021), dispensed on a narcotics prescription.
- Consequences if caught
- Unlawful possession or import draws imprisonment plus a fine.
- If prescribed or medical
- Prescribed as a Category 2 narcotic for severe and cancer pain.
- Documentation
- TRAVELLER TRAP — an FDA import permit (Form IC-2) obtained at least 15 days ahead is required, capped at a 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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