Valium in Thailand
Diazepam · Benzodiazepine · Roche
Used for: Anxiety, muscle spasm, seizures and alcohol withdrawal.
- Available in Thailand
- Not under this nameValium was not found, but other diazepam products are available
- Active ingredient
- DiazepamBenzodiazepine
- Prescription
- Prescription only (controlled substance)Dispensed only against a prescription, usually through hospitals and licensed clinics.
- Controlled substance
- Psychotropic substance, Category 4Thai narcotics law
- Bringing it in
- Prescription ≤30 days · permit 31–90 daysTraveller rules
Source: Thai FDA official records · Last checked
Is Valium available in Thailand?
Not under that name. We found no Thai registration or import permit for Valium. However, diazepam is available in Thailand as Diapine Injection 10 mg/2ml, Diapine Injection 10 mg/2 ml, Ropam Injection 10 mg/2 ml, Valzepam Injection 10 mg/2 ml.
No Thai products found for Valium
We searched the Thai FDA medicine register and the controlled-substance records and found no active product called Valium.
Do I need a prescription for Valium in Thailand?
Yes. Diazepam is a psychotropic substance, Category 4 under Thai law. It is only dispensed against a prescription, usually through hospitals and licensed clinics.
Can I bring Valium into Thailand?
Prescription ≤30 days · permit 31–90 days
Up to 30 days’ supply with a prescription. 31–90 days needs a Thai FDA permit.
- Up to 30 days’ supply: carry a medical certificate or prescription from your doctor. No permit is needed.
- 31 to 90 days’ supply: apply for a Thai FDA permit online at least 15 days before you travel.
- Permits are usually issued in about 3 working days.
- More than 90 days’ supply is not allowed.
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 diazepam a controlled substance in Thailand?
Yes. Diazepam is listed as a psychotropic substance, Category 4 on the Thai FDA Narcotics Control Division’s list.
Other diazepam products in Thailand
These contain the same active ingredient as Valium. They are not necessarily interchangeable: strength, form and approved uses can differ, so talk to your doctor before switching.
- Diapine Injection 10 mg/2mlControlled supply
- Diapine Injection 10 mg/2 mlControlled supply
- Ropam Injection 10 mg/2 mlControlled supply
- Valzepam Injection 10 mg/2 mlControlled supply
- Diazepam Injection 10 mg/2 mlControlled supply
- DIAZEPAM 5 mg.Controlled supply
- DIAZEPAM 5.00 MGControlled supply
- DIAZEPAM TABLET - 5 MG.Controlled supply
- DIAZEPAM TABLETS 10 MGControlled supply
- DIAZEPAM TABLETS 2 MGControlled supply
- DIAZEPAM TABLETS 5 MGControlled supply
Sources
- Thai FDA medicine register (ระบบค้นหาข้อมูลผลิตภัณฑ์ยา), active-ingredient search for “Diazepam”, retrieved 30 September 2026
- Thai FDA search centre: narcotic and psychotropic products (Narcotics Control Division), retrieved 30 September 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