Is Psilocybin legal in Thailand?
- Legal status
- Category 5 — psilocybin mushrooms (Narcotics Code B.E. 2564)
- Consequences if caught
- Psilocybin mushrooms are listed as a Category 5 substance; import or possession is a narcotics offence.
- If prescribed or medical
- No recognised medical-import pathway; verify with the Thai FDA.
- Documentation
- None — no recognised medical-import pathway.
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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