Category
Sleeping tablets in Thailand
Z-drugs such as zolpidem and zopiclone are psychotropic substances in Thailand, so special rules apply to buying them and travelling with them.
- Ingredients
- 3
- Available in Thailand
- 2
- Thai products on record
- 4
- Controlled
- 2
Compare sleeping tablets in Thailand
| Ingredient | Known brands | In Thailand | Thai products | Controlled | Travellers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZolpidemSedative-hypnotic (Z-drug) | Stilnox, Ambien | Legally supplied | 1 | Psychotropic · Cat. 2 | Prescription ≤30 days · permit 31–90 days |
| ZopicloneSedative-hypnotic (Z-drug) | — | Not found | — | Psychotropic · Cat. 2 | Prescription ≤30 days · permit 31–90 days |
| MelatoninHormone (sleep regulator) | Circadin | Registered | 3 | No | Allowed |
“Thai products” counts active Thai FDA registrations plus controlled medicines supplied under Narcotics Control Division permits. Last checked 30 September 2026.
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Questions
Which sleeping tablets are available in Thailand?
Zolpidem and Melatonin are available in Thailand, with 4 Thai products between them on official Thai FDA records. Zopiclone is not.
Are sleeping tablets controlled substances in Thailand?
Zolpidem (Psychotropic substance, Category 2) and Zopiclone (Psychotropic substance, Category 2) are controlled under Thai narcotics law. Melatonin is not.
Can I bring sleeping tablets into Thailand?
Ordinary medicines (Melatonin) are allowed for personal use, up to 30 days’ supply with your prescription. Psychotropic medicines (Zolpidem and Zopiclone) are allowed up to 30 days’ supply with a prescription, and need a Thai FDA permit for 31–90 days.
General information from official Thai FDA records, not medical advice. Medicines in the same category are not interchangeable, so talk to a doctor or pharmacist before you start, stop or switch a medicine. Medical disclaimer