Is Oxycodone legal in Thailand?
- Legal status
- Oxycodone is a Category 2 narcotic under the Narcotics Code B.E. 2564 (2021) — a controlled strong-opioid analgesic.
- Consequences if caught
- Unauthorised possession or import of a Category 2 narcotic carries imprisonment and heavy fines.
- If prescribed or medical
- Prescribed as a Category 2 narcotic analgesic.
- Documentation
- TRAVELLER TRAP: a Thai FDA import permit (Form IC-2) is required in advance (apply at least 15 days ahead), max 90-day supply — a foreign prescription alone will not clear it.
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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