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.
Court records
We have not yet assessed whether court records are publicly available for this jurisdiction.
Oxycodone in related jurisdictions
Other substances confirmed in Thailand
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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