Etiquette & taboos

Etiquette & taboos

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Essential restrictionsPhotos & dronesCountry-wide guidance · Thailand

Drones must be registered in Thailand

Do

Register with Thailand's National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) within 30 days of arrival or purchase, even if you don't plan to fly

Don’t

Bringing in an unregistered drone

Fines of up to THB 100,000 or 5 years in prison, or both.

Verified Oct 19, 2026Source: GOV.UK: Thailand travel advice

Essential restrictionsEntryCountry-wide guidance · Thailand

E-cigarettes are completely illegal in Thailand

Do

Leave e-cigarettes, pods and e-liquids at home before you travel

Don’t

Carrying or using e-cigarettes, pods, e-liquids or heated-tobacco devices

Confiscation, fines (usually THB 5,000–30,000), detention and prosecution; no exceptions for tourists or personal use.

Verified Oct 19, 2026Source: GOV.UK: Thailand travel advice