Do I have to declare meat and fish at Thailand customs?

Only above the allowance. Up to 5 kilograms of meat and fish there is nothing to declare; beyond it you take the goods through the red channel and pay the duty.

What happens if I do not declare meat and fish in Thailand?

If you declare the excess yourself, a flat-rate charge is applied to the excess. An administrative fine is imposed. If the goods are found without being declared, an administrative fine is imposed.

Can I post or ship meat and fish to Thailand instead of carrying it?

Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead.

Can I take meat and fish out of Thailand?

Thailand publishes no separate rule for taking meat and fish out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Thailand limit for meat and fish apply per person or per family?

Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.

Where does this rule come from?

The Customs Department (Thailand) states it in Passenger belongings related to health products into the Kingdom of Thailand — Thai FDA. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “Meat, processed meat, and animal products: sausages, ham, smoked meat, slice of crispy pork,dried crushed pork, or smoked salmon 5 kilograms”

How does Thailand compare with other countries on meat and fish?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 3 prohibit meat and fish, 15 limit it and 2 let it through. Thailand is among the ones that set a limit.

How much meat and fish can I bring into Thailand?

Official classification: Meat and fish

Restricted

You can bring meat and fish into Thailand only within the stated limits.

Carried Limited

Declaration Above allowance

Limit 5 kilogram

What you need to know

5 kilogram (11.02 lb)
Channels: Carried with the traveler

Important

This allowance applies per person, not per family or group.

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

Passenger belongings related to health products into the Kingdom of Thailand — Thai FDA Food and Drug Administration, Ministry of Public Health (Thailand)

Questions about Meat and fish in Thailand

How much meat and fish can I bring into Thailand?: Thailand allows 5 kilograms of meat and fish per traveller. Above that the goods are treated as an import and duty becomes payable. The allowance is per traveller and cannot be pooled between people.
Do I have to declare meat and fish at Thailand customs?: Only above the allowance. Up to 5 kilograms of meat and fish there is nothing to declare; beyond it you take the goods through the red channel and pay the duty.
What happens if I do not declare meat and fish in Thailand?: If you declare the excess yourself, a flat-rate charge is applied to the excess. An administrative fine is imposed. If the goods are found without being declared, an administrative fine is imposed.
Can I post or ship meat and fish to Thailand instead of carrying it?: Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead.
Can I take meat and fish out of Thailand?: Thailand publishes no separate rule for taking meat and fish out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Thailand limit for meat and fish apply per person or per family?: Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.
Where does this rule come from?: The Customs Department (Thailand) states it in Passenger belongings related to health products into the Kingdom of Thailand — Thai FDA. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “Meat, processed meat, and animal products: sausages, ham, smoked meat, slice of crispy pork,dried crushed pork, or smoked salmon 5 kilograms”
How does Thailand compare with other countries on meat and fish?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 3 prohibit meat and fish, 15 limit it and 2 let it through. Thailand is among the ones that set a limit.

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