Reader question: Is there a list of what you can and can't take with you to Thailand?
Is there a list somewhere of what you can and can't bring to Thailand? See somewhere on the internet lists “roaming” but one contradicts the other, so that doesn't make me any wiser either.
Reader question: Who has had the same negative experience with customs, immigration and police
Recently I come back from Laos. Visa extended and some small purchases there. Also had 4 farden (slips) cigarettes. Two for me and two for my girlfriend who was also with me. No problem two farden de man, they said where I bought it. Perhaps not unimportant for the further story. Inside the tax-free shop 180 baht, outside 130 baht for the same brand. So the bill was quickly made. After all purchases back to Thailand.
Reader question: Bringing shag to Thailand
I'm going to Thailand for two weeks and I planned to bring 6 packs of rolling tobacco, 240 grams. Well that's no problem because 250 grams can be taken with you "duty free". But does the opened package in my pocket also count?
Long queues at Schiphol expected due to customs actions
If you fly from Bangkok to Schiphol at the beginning of next week, you are probably out of luck due to long waiting times at customs. Passengers at Schiphol will be faced with actions by customs officials next Monday and Tuesday. They will check the suitcases of all passengers as part of actions for a new collective labor agreement.
My Thai partner went to Thailand on Tuesday and was checked for money at Schiphol. She traveled alone and rushed to Thailand due to illness at home. The flight was arranged within a day. We have been to Thailand before this year.
Reader question: Can you bring dried fish from Thailand to the Netherlands in your suitcase?
A Thai friend of ours wants to take dried fish with him in his suitcase when he comes to the Netherlands in June. I read on different sites, different things about it. Can you take that with you?
Reader question: Bringing gifts to Thailand
Every time I go to my friend in Isaan I take my iPad with me (which never gives a problem), but now I want to bring her a new iPad and a new iPod (as a Christmas present).
Reader question: Do I have to report my medicines to Thai customs?
I am going to Thailand for 3 months in December and I use a lot of medicines, so I have many and various types of medicines with me (only medicines that are allowed). I have a medicine passport in English so everything is arranged.
I come on holiday to Thailand about 5 times a year, and actually every time I bring some food (special cheeses, ham, truffles and the like) for my friends who live in Thailand and who cannot find special products so easily .
Reader question: Cycling to Thailand, what are the consequences?
I'm going to bring a bike to Thailand, a new one. It is transported in the bicycle packaging box specially made available by KLM. I still have some questions.
Tourists in Thailand: beware of bad souvenirs
At the beginning of this month, the IFAW (International Fund for Animal Welfare) launched a major summer campaign at Schiphol Airport against bad souvenirs. This is to stop the trade in souvenirs made from endangered wild animals. Thirty IFAW employees will be educating thousands of tourists throughout the summer through a purpose-built interactive booth. It also shows erroneous souvenirs that were confiscated at Schiphol. Trade in Ivory Trade in souvenirs made from …
On April 12, Customs at Schiphol found almost 16.000 counterfeit erection pills in a traveller's suitcase. The man came by plane from Thailand and was checked by a customs officer. The passenger stated that he had no goods with him that he had to declare. The customs officer decided to check his luggage anyway. During this check, Customs found a large amount of erection pills of different brands. Further investigation revealed…