Data sourced:
2026.
Page updated:
2026-11-06
Nicotine pouches are classified as tobacco products and are allowed for sale and use with specific restrictions. Sales are allowed only by licensed sellers to users having at least 20 years of age. Sources also indicate that a small amount of pouches can be imported for personal use. Online sales, advertising and promoting these products including displaying them at shops are banned.
Product promotion
Yes
1
2026
References:
- 1. Tobacco Asia. Clarifying Thailand’s Nicotine Pouch Rules. Available at: https://www.tobaccoasia.com/news/clarifying-thailand%E2%80%99s-nicotine-pouch-rules/. Accessed: 6 November 2026. 2. The SnusOutlet. Can You Bring Nicotine Pouches to Thailand? 2026 Traveller's Guide. Available at: https://thesnusoutlet.com/blogs/news/can-you-bring-nicotine-pouches-to-thailand. Accessed: 6 November 2026.
Regulation
| Year | Value | Reference/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Allowed | 1A |
| 2024 | Banned | 1B |
| 2026 | Allowed | 1C |
References:
- Country Fact Sheets. (2022, April). Tobacco Transformation Index. https://tobaccotransformationindex.org/country-comparison/
- Anti-smoking Global Index. (2024). [Data set]. https://antismoking.global/
- 1. Tobacco Asia. Clarifying Thailand’s Nicotine Pouch Rules. Available at: https://www.tobaccoasia.com/news/clarifying-thailand%E2%80%99s-nicotine-pouch-rules/. Accessed: 6 November 2026. 2. The SnusOutlet. Can You Bring Nicotine Pouches to Thailand? 2026 Traveller's Guide. Available at: https://thesnusoutlet.com/blogs/news/can-you-bring-nicotine-pouches-to-thailand. Accessed: 6 November 2026.
References:
- 1. Tobacco Asia. Clarifying Thailand’s Nicotine Pouch Rules. Available at: https://www.tobaccoasia.com/news/clarifying-thailand%E2%80%99s-nicotine-pouch-rules/. Accessed: 6 November 2026. 2. The SnusOutlet. Can You Bring Nicotine Pouches to Thailand? 2026 Traveller's Guide. Available at: https://thesnusoutlet.com/blogs/news/can-you-bring-nicotine-pouches-to-thailand. Accessed: 6 November 2026.
Availability
Yes
1
2025
Yes
1
A
2026
No information
B
2022
References:
- 1. Tobacco Asia. Clarifying Thailand’s Nicotine Pouch Rules. Available at: https://www.tobaccoasia.com/news/clarifying-thailand%E2%80%99s-nicotine-pouch-rules/. Accessed: 6 November 2026. 2. The SnusOutlet. Can You Bring Nicotine Pouches to Thailand? 2026 Traveller's Guide. Available at: https://thesnusoutlet.com/blogs/news/can-you-bring-nicotine-pouches-to-thailand. Accessed: 6 November 2026.
Comments:
- A small amount is allowed for personal use.
- Information is not available or lack of reliable sources.
Regulations and restrictions
Yes: 20 years
1
2026
References:
- 1. Tobacco Asia. Clarifying Thailand’s Nicotine Pouch Rules. Available at: https://www.tobaccoasia.com/news/clarifying-thailand%E2%80%99s-nicotine-pouch-rules/. Accessed: 6 November 2026. 2. The SnusOutlet. Can You Bring Nicotine Pouches to Thailand? 2026 Traveller's Guide. Available at: https://thesnusoutlet.com/blogs/news/can-you-bring-nicotine-pouches-to-thailand. Accessed: 6 November 2026.
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