What happens if I do not declare accompanying goods, non-commercial (flat-rate band) 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 accompanying goods, non-commercial (flat-rate band) 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.

Where does this rule come from?

The Customs Department (Thailand) states it in Guidelines for Airport Passengers. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-16. The sentence it rests on reads: “Personal belongings in reasonable quantity, which are worth no more than 20,000 baht in total and are not prohibited or restricted goods or food”

How does Thailand compare with other countries on accompanying goods, non-commercial (flat-rate band)?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit accompanying goods, non-commercial (flat-rate band), 8 limit it and 12 let it through. Thailand is among the more permissive.

How many accompanying goods, non-commercial (flat-rate band) can I bring into Thailand?

Official classification: Accompanying goods, non-commercial (flat-rate band)

Restricted

You can bring accompanying goods, non-commercial (flat-rate band) into Thailand only within the stated limits.

Extra conditions apply

Carried Limited

Declaration Above allowance

Limit 200,000 THB

What you need to know

No stated quantity
Value cap: 200,000 THB
Channels: Carried with the traveler
Extra conditions apply
No stated quantity
Value cap: 20,000 THB
Channels: Carried with the traveler
Extra conditions apply

Important

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

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

Guidelines for Airport Passengers The Customs Department of Thailand
Guidelines for Airport Passengers The Customs Department (Thailand)

Questions about Accompanying goods (flat-rate band) in Thailand

How many accompanying goods, non-commercial (flat-rate band) can I bring into Thailand?: Thailand allows 20,000 THB 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 accompanying goods, non-commercial (flat-rate band) at Thailand customs?: Yes — it has to be declared to Thailand customs on arrival.
What happens if I do not declare accompanying goods, non-commercial (flat-rate band) 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 accompanying goods, non-commercial (flat-rate band) 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 accompanying goods, non-commercial (flat-rate band) out of Thailand?: Thailand publishes no separate rule for taking accompanying goods, non-commercial (flat-rate band) out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Thailand limit for accompanying goods, non-commercial (flat-rate band) 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 Guidelines for Airport Passengers. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-16. The sentence it rests on reads: “Personal belongings in reasonable quantity, which are worth no more than 20,000 baht in total and are not prohibited or restricted goods or food”
How does Thailand compare with other countries on accompanying goods, non-commercial (flat-rate band)?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit accompanying goods, non-commercial (flat-rate band), 8 limit it and 12 let it through. Thailand is among the more permissive.

Related items

Accompanied cash Agricultural/forestry/fishery/livestock products (general sub-cap) Alcohol and alcoholic beverages above 22% vol (or undenatured ethyl alcohol 80% vol and over) Alcohol and alcoholic beverages up to and including 22% vol

Related countries

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Other items in this group

Audio and video recorder/player GPS device Game console Gifts and personal goods Gifts sent by post Goods eligible for the $1,000 flat rate of duty