Can foreigners buy alcohol in Thailand?

Thailand legal drinking age
You might be asked to show a proper document to prove that you are at least 20 years old. Sellers not complying with this regulation are subject to a fine up to 20,000 THB but quite often they might not be taking it too strictly, especially if you are a foreigner and look older.



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In Thailand, you have to be 20 years old to legally buy alcohol. This may surprise some readers, as many teenage tourists drink alcohol while partying in Thailand. No matter what other tourists tell you about the leniency regarding underage tourists and alcohol, the Thai law is the Thai law.

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In short, here's what you need to remember about alcohol and alcohol sales in Thailand : You can only buy alcohol between 11 am to 2 pm and 5 pm to midnight. You need to be 20 years old to buy. They normally won't ask you for ID, unless you and you're friends are high school students.

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Unless posted (the moat around the Old City in Chiang Mai and markets are notable exceptions), you can legally carry an open drink on the street in most places throughout Thailand.

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The following are some examples of prohibited goods:
  • Narcotics.
  • Pornographic materials.
  • Counterfeit trademark goods and IPR infringing goods.
  • Fake notes or coins.
  • Reserved animals or CITES-listed wildlife.


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Thai custom law covers all persons entering the Kingdom regardless of their puposes (whether for transit or entering the Kingdom). The law covers all cigarettes regardless of their origin of purchase. Travelers entering Thailand are allowed to bring in a maximum of 1 liter of liquor per person.

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Suvarnabhumi Airport offers duty free shopping for liquor, tobacco, perfume, cosmetics, fashion, watches, pens, lighters, accessories and costume jewelry, skincare and aromatherapy, toys, electronics and confectionery.

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Mid Range Budget: Average daily budget: $50-100 USD Visit all the best attractions, even if they cost a bit more. Treat yourself to some nice cocktails on the beach here and there. Book a one-hour Thai massage, or maybe throw in a full-day scuba-diving trip.

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Tipping in Thailand is not customary and there are no requirements to tip anyone, leaving a small gratuity for great service is appreciated, but unlike other parts of the world you will never see a Thai service provider with their hand out expecting to be tipped.

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How much cash can you bring into Thailand? What are the limits? Details of the customs regulations in Thailand can be found on the Thai Customs Board website. According to the details available online, you can bring up to $20,000 - or the equivalent - into Thailand, without needing to take any specific action.

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A passport and a boarding pass are required when you declare on the form. If you enter Thailand via land/sea, you will need to have cash of or equivalent to 20,000 Baht per person or 40,000 Baht per family.

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