- Available in Thailand
- YesOpium is supplied under permit in Thailand
- Active ingredient
- MorphineOpioid analgesic
- Prescription
- Prescription only (controlled substance)Dispensed only against a prescription, usually through hospitals and licensed clinics.
- Controlled substance
- Narcotic, Category 2Thai narcotics law
- Bringing it in
- Permit requiredTraveller rules
Source: Thai FDA official records · Last checked
What is Opium?
Opium is a brand of morphine sold in Thailand. Morphine is an opioid analgesic used for severe pain. It is supplied in Thailand under Thai FDA controlled-substance permits. Brand names differ between countries, so outside Thailand ask for morphine by name.
Is Opium available in Thailand?
Yes. Opium is supplied in Thailand under controlled-substance permits issued by the Thai FDA Narcotics Control Division. As a controlled medicine it is dispensed through hospitals and licensed clinics rather than ordinary pharmacies.
Controlled-substance supply: Opium
Morphine is a controlled substance, so it is not on the ordinary medicine register. These products are imported or made under permits and certificates from the Thai FDA Narcotics Control Division.
| Product | Licence holder | Permits on record | Official record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opium Tincture 1% (17% - 21% Alcohol) (250 mL; Each 100 mL Opium Tincture contains 1 g of Morphine) | บริษัท เจ๊บเซ่น แอนด์ เจ๊สเซ่น อินกรีเดียนส์ (ที) จำกัด | 1 | View |
| Opium Tincture 1% (41% - 46% Ethanol) (25 Litre; Each 100 mL Opium Tincture contains 1 g of Morphine) | บริษัท อาทีว่า ฟาร์มาซูติคอล จำกัด | 2 | View |
| Opium Tincture 1% (41% - 46% Ethanol) (250 mL; Each 100 mL Opium Tincture contains 1 g of Morphine) | บริษัท เจ๊บเซ่น แอนด์ เจ๊สเซ่น อินกรีเดียนส์ (ที) จำกัด | 2 | View |
| Opium Tincture 1% (41% - 46% Ethanol) (4 Litre; Each 100 mL Opium Tincture contains 1 g of Morphine) | บริษัท อาทีว่า ฟาร์มาซูติคอล จำกัด | 2 | View |
| Opium Tincture 1% (41% - 46% Ethanol) (60 Litre; Each 100 mL Opium Tincture contains 1 g of Morphine) | บริษัท อาทีว่า ฟาร์มาซูติคอล จำกัด | 4 | View |
| Opium Tincture 1% (Each 5 mL Opium Tincture contains 50 mg of Morphine) | บริษัท เจ๊บเซ่น แอนด์ เจ๊สเซ่น อินกรีเดียนส์ (ที) จำกัด | 1 | View |
Do I need a prescription for Opium in Thailand?
Yes. Morphine is a narcotic, Category 2 under Thai law. It is only dispensed against a prescription, usually through hospitals and licensed clinics.
Can I bring Opium into Thailand?
Permit required
Thai FDA permit required before you travel (up to 90 days’ supply)
- Apply for a permit online at least 15 days before you arrive or depart.
- Permits are usually issued in about 3 working days.
- You may carry up to 90 days’ supply as prescribed.
- Carry the permit, your prescription and the medicine in its original packaging.
Legal basis: Narcotics Code; Ministerial Regulation B.E. 2567 (2024), in force 21 September 2024. Thai FDA: guidance for travellers carrying narcotic or psychotropic medicines · Thai FDA: Permit for Traveller
Is Opium a narcotic or controlled substance in Thailand?
Yes. Opium (morphine) is listed as a narcotic, Category 2 on the Thai FDA Narcotics Control Division’s list.
Other morphine products in Thailand
These contain the same active ingredient as Opium. They are not necessarily interchangeable: strength, form and approved uses can differ, so talk to your doctor before switching.
Thai brand names for morphine
See every morphine product in Thailand → · Thai brand names A–Z
Sources
- Thai FDA medicine register (ระบบค้นหาข้อมูลผลิตภัณฑ์ยา), active-ingredient search for “Morphine”, retrieved 8 October 2026
- Thai FDA search centre: narcotic and psychotropic products (Narcotics Control Division), retrieved 8 October 2026
- Thai FDA Narcotics Control Division, Permit for Traveller: drug list, retrieved 30 September 2026
- Thai FDA: guidance for travellers carrying narcotic or psychotropic medicines
- Thai FDA: Permit for Traveller
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General information only, not medical or legal advice. Rules change, so confirm with the Thai FDA or a pharmacist before you buy, take or travel with a medicine. Medical disclaimer