of some threatened species of plants, animals or their parts is forbidden or limited in bounds of CITES. Pets Pets must have a medical certificate in English, signed by an authorized veterinary official of the country-exporter government. The importer must connect with Animal Quarantine Station at the airport of entry at least 15 days before the importation. If the animal is transported as a cargo import license is also required. This license is issued by the Department of Livestock Development. Cats and dogs: a rabies-free certificate is required. Birds: the country of origin must be free of avian flu. The bird must be in the country of origin no less than 6 weeks from the time of hatching. Birds must be isolated or in quarantine under the supervision of a veterinary official for 2 days before the shipping. During at least 30 days after arriving all pets must be under quarantine in approved rooms at the expense of the importer/owner. Pets may be transported as a piece of checked baggage of passengers, in the cabin, or as cargo. Pitbull terrier and American Staffordshire terrier are prohibited for import into Thailand. Import of currency There are allowed to enter the following sums by cash: The local currency (Baht/THB): up to 50 000 Baht per person or 100 000 Baht per family. Foreign currency: unlimited. But sums, that exceed in the equivalent of 20 000 US dollars, must be declared at customs. Export rules Items aren’t subject to a customs declaration Free export of tobacco products in any quantity. Items which require licensing There is a need to take the relevant certificate for export of jewelry, ingots and gems, which are bought in Thailand, in the shop. Works of art and antique. License can be obtained in the Department of Fine Arts. Forbidden items Raw corals and raw or loose gemstones (allowed only as a souvenir or jewelry) Items of ivory and skin and bones of protected animals―big cats (tigers, leopards, snow leopards) The imagery of Buddha (except medallions and statues up to 13 cm) and Bodhisattva, and their fragments; alms bowls. An exception is made only for travelers, that travel on cultural exchange and export imagery of Buddha and Bodhisattva for research goals. Narcotic substances. Erotic or pornographic items. Whole durian (allowed sliced, dried or packed durian), coconuts and watermelons. Sand and soil (including soil from pots with plants). Stuffed animals