Can you bring common medications like Nurofen into Thailand?

Yes, you can bring medications into Thailand for personal use. Travelers often carry a small first-aid kit when traveling, which is a common practice. However, Phuket has many local equivalents of familiar medications, so there’s no need to bring a fully stocked kit. For instance, bring trusted gastrointestinal medications, while cold medicines in Phuket are readily available at local pharmaceutical outlets.

To help you decide what to pack and what you can buy locally, we’ve created a guide on what’s available in Phuket pharmacies. You can find it on Telegram, our website, or Instagram .