How to Apply for a Tobacco Licence in Thailand

Who Can Apply for a Tobacco Licence?

The Excise Department facilitates applications for licences to sell liquor, tobacco or playing cards from those eligible.

The applicant must not have had their tobacco sales licence revoked within the past 1 year.
The tobacco sales location must not be:
1. An area where tobacco sales are prohibited by law
2. At or adjacent to an educational institution under the National Education Act (for cigarette/Type 2 tobacco sales)
3. At or adjacent to a temple, mosque, church or place of worship (for cigarette/Type 2 tobacco sales)
4. A location where the previous licence holder was revoked, unless 5 years have passed
5. Currently being used by someone whose licence is suspended

There are 4 application channels available:

In Person - Contact your local Excise Area Office in Bangkok or any province to submit your application in person.
By Post - You can renew your licence by post at any post office.
Online - Licence renewals can be done via the internet.
Payment Agent/Counter Service - Renew your licence through an authorised payment agent or counter service.

Copy of house registration for the store premises
Copy of applicant's ID card
If renting, provide: Lease Agreement, Landlord Authorization Letter, Copies of Landlord & Tenant ID cards, Commercial Registration Certificate (for companies, not older than 6 months)

Power of Attorney with revenue stamp duty (฿10 single, ฿30 multiple applications)
Copies of ID cards of applicant and representative
For associations/clubs - copy of registration certificate
For companies - copy of company registration cert from Ministry of Commerce (not older than 6 months)