Do not pack a common item in your luggage before going to Thailand.

Many British people are planning summer holidays, and some are choosing Thailand for its warm weather and culture. In 2025, over 1 million British visitors went to Thailand.

If you want to visit Thailand, you need to know about a important rule. A woman learned the hard way that some items are not allowed in Thailand.

Sara posted a video on TikTok warning people not to bring vapes to Thailand after she was stopped by police.

Sara said she had two problems with the police in three days because of her vape. She said it's not worth using a vape in Thailand.

The police took Sara's vape and told her to go with them. She was scared and didn't know what would happen.

Sara's partner was taken to a police station and had to pay a fine of £907. He was lucky not to go to court.

Sara said it's not worth using a vape in Thailand. She won't do it again.

Vaping is illegal in Thailand. You can get a fine or even go to prison if you have a vape.

There are no exceptions to the rule, even for tourists. If you're caught with a vape, you could be arrested.

Having a vape can result in a fine of up to £680 and a prison sentence of up to a year.

Selling vapes is also illegal and can result in a fine of up to £13,500 and a prison sentence of up to three years.

If you're a vaper, there are alternatives available in Thailand, such as nicotine patches.

You can buy nicotine patches and gum at pharmacies in Thailand. You could also reduce your nicotine use before you travel.