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Last reviewed: 2026-04

Travelling to Thailand with snus or nicotine pouches? Both are banned in Thailand. Cigarettes are legal for adults aged 20+. Personal import of snus is prohibited. This page covers the legal status of snus, nicotine pouches, cigarettes, and vaping in Thailand as of 2026-04, with official sources where available.

Snus

Banned

Minimum age: 20+

Legal basis: Tobacco Products Control Act B.E. 2560 (2017), Art. 27(2)

Smokeless tobacco including snus cannot be imported or sold. Penalties include fines and imprisonment.

Official source

Nicotine Pouches

Banned

Legal basis: Tobacco Products Control Act B.E. 2560 (2017); Consumer Protection Board Decree No. 24/2024

Nicotine pouches and all alternative nicotine products are banned.

Official source

Cigarettes

Legal

Minimum age: 20+

Cigarettes legal 20+. Tobacco Products Control Act 2017. Plain packaging required. Very strict advertising and display ban. Smoking banned in most public areas.

Official source

Vape / E-cigarettes

Banned

E-cigarettes and all electronic nicotine delivery systems banned under the Tobacco Products Control Act 2017. Sale, import, or possession can result in up to 10 years imprisonment and/or fines.

Official source

Personal Import

Snus
Prohibited

Import prohibited. Confiscation and criminal penalties apply.

Nicotine Pouches
Prohibited

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Disclaimer: The information on this site is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws and regulations regarding snus, nicotine pouches, cigarettes and vaping change frequently. Always verify the current legal status with official government sources before travelling. NicotineAtlas assumes no liability for actions taken based on information presented here.