Visa, Immigration

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International departure taxes are now included in the cost of air tickets when they are purchased from an airline or travel agent. There are currently no official domestic departure taxes, although privately owned and operated airports, such as Koh Samui Airport, have levied a small domestic ‘Departure Tax in the past and may still do so depending on their current policies.

The Thailand Customs Department is responsible for stemming the illegal transport of illicit drugs into and out of Thailand. Consequently, Thailand Customs officials do occasionally ask to search passengers' bags. If you have nothing to declare, simply walk through the Green Channel, stopping only if asked to do so by a customs agent.

If you have goods to declare, you should hand a customs form to the Customs agent at the Red Channel marked 'Goods to Declare'.

Plants and animals, as well as products made from such, may be subject to restrictions and quarantine.