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Plants
and Animals
Importation of certain species
of fruits, vegetables and plants is prohibited. Further information
can be obtained at the Agricultural Regulatory Division, Bangkhen,
Bangkok Tel. +66 2 579 1581, 579 3576.
Permission to transport livestock
into the country by air can be obtained at the airport. For
transport by sea, applications must be made at the Department
of Livestock Development, Bangkok Tel. +66 2 251 5136, 252
6944. Vaccination certificates are required.
Export of products derived
from wild animals must be licensed and certified by the Wildlife
Conservation Division of the Royal Forestry Department, Tel.
+66 2 561 4838.
Antiques
& Art Objects
It is forbidden to take images
or fragments of the Buddha or Bodhisattva out of Thailand,
except for purpose of worship by Buddhists, in which case
a license must be obtained from the Department of Fine Arts.
Small Buddhist amulets may be exported without a license provided
the item will be used for religious purposes.
A license is required to export
antiques and art objects, irrespective of whether they are
originals or reproductions. A license application may be made
by submitting two postcard-size prints of the object, a photocopy
of your passport and the objects to be exported, to the National
Museums Division in Bangkok, Tel. +66 2 226 1661, or National
Museums in Chiang Mai, Phuket, Songkhla, Ubon Ratchathani
and Udon Thani (Ban Chiang). Applications must be made at
least 7-10 days before the date of shipment or departure.
Temporary
Import of Vehicles
Passenger vehicles may be
brought into Thailand for purposes of tourism for up to six
months. Necessary documents for the application include a
valid international driving license and passport, vehicle
registration (or authorization documents from the owner for
borrowed vehicles), and a cash guarantee, bank guarantee or
‘self-guarantee’ equivalent to the value of the vehicle plus
20%. If the vehicle is imported through Bangkok Airport or
Klong Toey Port a cash guarantee or bank guarantee is essential.
For overland crossings from Malaysia a simple self-guarantee
filled in at the Customs control point is sufficient.
For further information, contact
the Customs Department, Aj Narong Rd., Klong Toey, Bangkok
10110 Tel. +66 2 249 0431 to 40, Fax +66 2 249 2874
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