Tourists
Visitors to Thailand are generally subject to the same kratom rules as residents. Crossing a border with it remains a separate, usually prohibited, act.
Is Kratom legal in Thailand?
Yes.
Kratom is legal in Thailand. Updated October 2026.
Year changed
2021
Thailand fully legalized kratom in 2021 and removed it from its Category V narcotics list.
The recorded ruling
WhereItsLegal indexes Kratom in Thailand as legal. Thailand fully legalized kratom in 2021 and removed it from its Category V narcotics list.
Visitors to Thailand are generally subject to the same kratom rules as residents. Crossing a border with it remains a separate, usually prohibited, act.
The last recorded status change year is 2021.
Laws move. The last verified date on this ruling is 2026-10-19. Always read the linked source and local statute before acting.
Long-tail notes
Law timeline
- 2021
Last recorded change to this legal status.
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Frequently asked
Is Kratom legal in Thailand?+
Yes — Kratom is legal in Thailand.
Is Kratom legal everywhere in Thailand?+
The recorded status for Thailand as a whole is legal. Local bylaws can still add conditions.
Can tourists use Kratom in Thailand?+
Visitors to Thailand are generally subject to the same kratom rules as residents. Crossing a border with it remains a separate, usually prohibited, act.
When was this Thailand Kratom ruling last verified?+
Last verified 2026-10-19, with a recorded law date of 2021.
Can you fly with Kratom into Thailand?+
Domestic legality in Thailand does not make it legal to carry Kratom across an international border. Border rules are separate and typically prohibit it.
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