Amphetamine in Thailand
CNS stimulant
Used for: ADHD and narcolepsy (in countries where it is permitted).
- Available in Thailand
- Not availableCategory 1 substance: no medical supply in Thailand
- Active ingredient
- AmphetamineCNS stimulant
- Prescription
- Prescription only (controlled substance)Dispensed only against a prescription, usually through hospitals and licensed clinics.
- Controlled substance
- Narcotic, Category 1Thai narcotics law
- Bringing it in
- Not allowedTraveller rules
Source: Thai FDA official records · Last checked
Is Amphetamine available in Thailand?
No. Amphetamine is a narcotic, Category 1 in Thailand. It cannot be prescribed, bought or brought into the country.
No Thai products found
Amphetamine is a Category 1 substance in Thailand, so no medicines containing it are registered or supplied.
Do I need a prescription for Amphetamine in Thailand?
Amphetamine cannot be prescribed in Thailand, because amphetamine is a Category 1 substance.
Can I bring Amphetamine into Thailand?
Not allowed
Cannot be brought into Thailand, even with a prescription
- Thailand lets travellers carry only narcotics in Schedules II–III and psychotropic substances in Schedules II–IV.
- Category 1 substances are not covered, so no permit is available.
- Talk to your doctor about an alternative before you travel.
Legal basis: Narcotics Code. Thai FDA: guidance for travellers carrying narcotic or psychotropic medicines
Is amphetamine a controlled substance in Thailand?
Yes. Amphetamine is listed as a narcotic, Category 1 on the Thai FDA Narcotics Control Division’s list.
Other amphetamine products in Thailand
These contain the same active ingredient. They are not necessarily interchangeable: strength, form and approved uses can differ, so talk to your doctor before switching.
Sources
- Thai FDA medicine register (ระบบค้นหาข้อมูลผลิตภัณฑ์ยา), active-ingredient search for “Amphetamine”, 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
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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