No. Raw milk sales are prohibited in Thailand under the Food Act B.E. 2522 (1979) and Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) Notifications. The 2023 amendment to Notification No. 387 reinforced bans on unpasteurized dairy, citing microbial contamination risks. Import permits for raw milk are unobtainable, and domestic production faces strict MOPH inspections.
Key Regulations for Raw Milk in Thailand
- Mandatory Pasteurization: All milk intended for sale must undergo pasteurization or ultra-high-temperature (UHT) processing per MOPH Notification No. 204 (2017).
- Prohibited Sales: Unpasteurized milk is classified as a “high-risk food” under Food Act Section 6, with penalties up to 100,000 THB (≈$2,800) or imprisonment for violations.
- Import Restrictions: The Department of Livestock Development (DLD) enforces a zero-tolerance policy for raw milk imports, requiring health certificates and irradiation for dairy products.
Enforcement targets both producers and retailers, with the Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducting routine inspections. Exceptions exist for direct farm-to-consumer sales in limited rural areas, but these require DLD-approved biosecurity protocols. Non-compliance triggers immediate product seizures and legal action.