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05-22-19 11:46 #10424
Posts: 285Customs bag checks
Originally Posted by RobertLong [View Original Post]
Never happened to me, but I have heard of cigarettes and booze being confiscated when more than the allowed amount was discovered. Fines for this also. TIT.
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05-22-19 10:55 #10423
Posts: 2417Bag searches in Thailand
A bottle of expensive hair growth lotion I had in my hand luggage was objected to on a transit to Samui in BKK. The bottle was nearly half empty but it was a 150 ml bottle and only bottles up to 100 ml were allowed in carry-on luggage, so they said. They let me go and buy a insect repellent 100 ml bottle from the pharmacy. I threw away the insect repellent into the washroom sink and replaced it with the hair growth lotion. I was then let through. A pointless procedure but at least they didn't confiscate the bottle outright.
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05-22-19 10:07 #10422
Posts: 12856Originally Posted by RobertLong [View Original Post]
One is more likely to have bag searched in home country. Never been checked in Europe either.
A gas cigarette lighter was once taken out of my luggage from Germany though, so I guess they xray for specific things. I don't believe it had any gas in it, most likely. Memory fades.
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05-22-19 09:38 #10421
Posts: 3230Originally Posted by RobertLong [View Original Post]
My reference points were Jim Beam, Jack Daniels, Glenfiddich and Tanqueray gin. Each were cheaper in Manila and I didn't need to carry them on the plane.
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05-22-19 07:41 #10420
Posts: 141Another possibility also.
Originally Posted by RobertLong [View Original Post]Originally Posted by Syzygies [View Original Post]
As I live in Italy, purchasing here and taking a bottle could work. All my next trip legs have luggage check in option if needed so I could do that.
The reason for this question is that my booked hotel in Phuket doesn't sell booze in room service. Not really a big problem as I'm not a big drinker these days. I want a source for the Champagne for this occasion only. Maybe there are local shopping options in Phuket? I generally hate supermarkets so last visit to SEA gave me reason to avoid them completely as eating out is so reasonable. I'm guessing even if I found a local supermarket selling it, it still might not be as cheap as Italy.
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05-22-19 07:21 #10419
Posts: 641Originally Posted by Penguin69 [View Original Post]
I always enter Thailand from Taiwan and I buy one liter of Martel Cordon Blu. The best Cognac on Earth. And BTW, Duty Free is far from Free. Most of the prices are normal retail prices in the USA or even higher.
I have never seen Thai Customs search anyone at any Thai airports, so having many bottles in your check in bags might get thru. But somewhere they might be scanning bags. If yours get flagged, you loose.
Good Luck.
RL.
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05-22-19 06:30 #10418
Posts: 360Anyone is retired in Thailand? Life is good in Thailand? I would like to retire in Asia (Thailand maybe).
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05-22-19 04:25 #10417
Posts: 12856Originally Posted by Penguin69 [View Original Post]
Supermarkets here have very steep prices for imported goods of quality. There are agents that don't do anything making a fortune in the mark up of the prices.
Maybe someone else will know a lot more specifics about champagne here. You might be able to order delivery from somewhere with a much better deal.
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05-21-19 10:53 #10416
Posts: 141Alcohol purchase advice.
I'm flying Hanoi to Phuket via Bangkok DMK. I want to buy some champagne for Phuket stay.
I'd be interested to know availability and range of prices at DMK as I could wait to buy in Phuket if lower (any recs on places to purchase in Phuket welcome too).
Buying in Hanoi could be an option, if worth it, as I could buy duty free I imagine, heading to Thailand. (I have checked luggage).
Thanks.
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05-20-19 12:35 #10415
Posts: 141Eclectic indeed.
Originally Posted by RobertLong [View Original Post]Originally Posted by LittleBigMan [View Original Post]
To be honest my post was just curiosity about the motives of the member visiting NK. I as much guessed it wasn't for hobbying, but one can't be sure. Everyone likes a challenge.
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05-20-19 03:24 #10414
Posts: 641Originally Posted by LittleBigMan [View Original Post]
RL.
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05-20-19 01:55 #10413
Posts: 3116Originally Posted by NotherMonger [View Original Post]
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05-20-19 01:52 #10412
Posts: 3116Originally Posted by Syzygies [View Original Post]
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05-19-19 22:00 #10411
Posts: 62Originally Posted by BananaBoi [View Original Post]
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05-19-19 14:25 #10410
Posts: 105Power up.
Originally Posted by Syzygies [View Original Post]
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