How many liquids, aerosols and gels can I bring into Thailand?
- Official classification
- Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs)
Restricted
You can bring liquids, aerosols and gels into Thailand only within the stated limits.
What you need to know
- 2 kilogram (4.41 lb)
- Channels: Carried with the traveler
On the plane
Airline differences
| Airline | Difference from the baseline |
|---|---|
| Air France | Stricter than the standard rule |
| British Airways | More permissive |
Important
This allowance applies per person, not per family or group.
Official sources
- List of Dangerous Goods may be carried by passenger or crew The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT)
Questions about Liquids, aerosols and gels in Thailand
- How many liquids, aerosols and gels can I bring into Thailand?
- Thailand allows 2 kilograms of Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) 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 liquids, aerosols and gels at Thailand customs?
- Only above the allowance. Up to 2 kilograms of Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) 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 liquids, aerosols and gels 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 liquids, aerosols and gels 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 liquids, aerosols and gels out of Thailand?
- Thailand publishes no separate rule for taking liquids, aerosols and gels out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
- Does the Thailand limit for liquids, aerosols and gels 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 List of Dangerous Goods may be carried by passenger or crew. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.
- How does Thailand compare with other countries on liquids, aerosols and gels?
- Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit liquids, aerosols and gels, 13 limit it and 7 let it through. Thailand is among the ones that set a limit.
Source: The Customs Department (Thailand) — List of Dangerous Goods may be carried by passenger or crew · verified 2026-09-19
Source: The Customs Department (Thailand) — List of Dangerous Goods may be carried by passenger or crew · verified 2026-09-19
Source: The Customs Department (Thailand) — ข้อควรทราบสำหรับการนำของติดตัวเข้าทางอากาศยานสำหรับผู้โดยสาร · verified 2026-09-20
Source: The Customs Department (Thailand) — thailand postOrCourier · verified 2026-09-20
Source: The Customs Department (Thailand) — List of Dangerous Goods may be carried by passenger or crew · verified 2026-09-19
Source: The Customs Department (Thailand) — List of Dangerous Goods may be carried by passenger or crew · verified 2026-09-19