What are the rules for buying alcohol in Thailand?

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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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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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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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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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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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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You won't want to carry too much cash with you in Thailand, so using a card is ideal. However, your regular bank card may come with high foreign transaction fees. Avoid this by getting a dedicated travel money card from a service like Wise or Revolut.

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You can take solid food such as sandwiches and fruit through security and on board. All liquid food must be packed in individual containers with a maximum capacity of 100 ml (3,4 oz) each and the containers must fit into one transparent and re-sealable plastic bag that is no larger than 1 liter.

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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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