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Alcohol hours, cannabis, vapes, the passport carry rule and the tourist police.
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Thailand Fines for Tourists: Helmet, Alcohol, Litter, Beaches
A helmet fine in Thailand is up to THB 2,000. Drinking at a bar or shop during banned sale hours draws an administrative fine of up to THB 10,000. Dropping rubbish or a cigarette butt costs up to THB 2,000. Smoking on a listed beach outside the smoking areas can mean up to THB 100,000.
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- Thailand Traffic Fines: Helmet THB 2,000, Speeding THB 4,000Thai fines by offence: no helmet up to THB 2,000, speeding up to THB 4,000, drink-driving up to 1 year in prison.Verified
- Thailand Royal and Etiquette Laws: Section 112 Carries 3 to 15 YearsWhich Thai rules are law and which are custom: section 112 carries 3 to 15 years, the flag up to 2 years, Buddha image export needs a licence.Verified
- Thailand Alcohol Ban Days: 2026 and 2027 DatesAlcohol sale is banned on five Buddhist days, with 2027 dates, exemptions, the election-day window and fines up to THB 10,000.Verified
- Thailand Cannabis Law for Tourists: Prescription and 30 DaysCannabis flower is sold in Thailand only on a prescription from a licensed practitioner, for up to 30 days of use. The notice took effect on 26 June 2025.Verified
- Drone Rules Thailand: 2 kg and 25 kg Bands, 90 m LimitThai drone rules by weight: up to 2 kg, 2 to 25 kg with registration and THB 1,000,000 insurance, 90 m ceiling, and the tourist route.Verified
- Thailand Alcohol Hours: 11:00-24:00 and Drinker FinesAlcohol sale hours in Thailand are 11:00 to 24:00, with a fine of up to THB 10,000 for the drinker during banned hours. Exemptions, places, days.Verified
- Thai Beach Smoking Ban: 24 Beaches, Fine to THB 100,000Smoking and butts are banned on 24 named Thai beaches, with up to 1 year in prison or THB 100,000. Full beach list, smoking areas, term.Verified
- Thailand Drug Laws: Up to 15 Years for Category 1Thailand's Narcotics Code sets up to 1 year for use, up to 2 years for possession for use and up to 15 years for category 1 possession or sale.Verified
- Carry Your Passport in Thailand? Section 37 Lists 5 DutiesSection 37 of the Thai Immigration Act lists the duties of a temporary stayer. Police may check your passport, and a copy of the photo page is usually enough.Verified
- Thailand Scams and How to Report Them: Numbers and StepsReport a tourist crime on 1155 and an online scam on 1441, then meet the investigator within 7 days.Verified
- Tourist Police Thailand: Call 1155 for Crimes Involving TouristsTourist police Thailand: call 1155 for crimes involving tourists, or use the free app. What they handle, where stations are and the report for insurance.Verified
- Thailand Vape Law: Import Ban, Up to 10 YearsE-cigarettes are banned imports in Thailand since 27 December 2014. Importing one carries up to 10 years, holding one knowingly up to 5.Verified
- What Not to Bring Into Thailand: Banned Items and LimitsThailand bans vapes and narcotics; duty-free is 200 cigarettes and 1 litre of alcohol; meat needs a licence.Verified