Can you walk around with alcohol in Thailand?


Can you walk around with alcohol in Thailand? Unless posted (the moat around the Old City in Chiang Mai and markets are notable exceptions), you can legally carry an open drink on the street in most places throughout Thailand.


Can tourists drink in Thailand?

The legal drinking age in Thailand is 20 years old. You also have to be 20 to buy alcohol in Thailand. It's a common misconception that it's lower, given the relaxed beach vibes and the easy-going atmosphere. And if we're being honest, a lot of underage travelers drink in Thailand.


Can you take alcohol in hand luggage?

In your carry-on bag, you're limited to bottles that are 3.4 ounces or less and they must be packed in a quart-sized clear plastic bag. In your checked baggage, alcohol that's under 24% ABV is allowed in any quantity. Alcohol that has an ABV of 24% to 70% is limited to 5 liters per passenger.


What not to bring in Thailand?

The following are some examples of prohibited goods:
  • Narcotics.
  • Pornographic materials.
  • Counterfeit trademark goods and IPR infringing goods.
  • Fake notes or coins.
  • Reserved animals or CITES-listed wildlife.


Can you walk around Thailand with a beer?

Drinking alcohol in Thailand is legal, but it is restricted for use in such locations as temples, parks, gas stations and other. It is allowed to drink alcohol in public, but walking around with an opened bottle in Thailand is less socially acceptable.