Exports of Buddha images (except small ones carried on person), antiques and genuine works of art require export licenses from the Fine Arts Department. The shop you deal with can provide such service for you.

Foreign tourists are allowed to take out gold ornaments free. But import and export of gold other than jewellery are subject to licencing by the Ministry of Finance.

It is strictly prohibited by law to bring any of the following items into Thailand:

- Narcotics (e.g. marijuana, hemp, opium, cocaine, morphine, heroin) obscene literature or firearms or ammunition - unless a permit has been obtained from the Police Department or the local Registration Office

Piranha and certain species of fruits, vegetables and plants. (Contact the Agricultural Regulatory Division, Bangkhen, Bangkok, tel. 02-579 15 81, 02-579 85 16 for details.)

One still camera with 5 rolls of unused film, one movie-camera with 3 rolls of unused film and used household effects may be brought in free of duty.