Again cigars from the Netherlands for Gringo
About a year ago I made an appeal to people who would come to Thailand in a short or longer period of time to bring cigars for me from the Netherlands. That call was a great success, because ever since then I could enjoy my favorite cigar from Alkmaar without interruption. I am still grateful to those “couriers”!
Cigars from the Netherlands for Gringo
In October 2019 I posted a call for people traveling to Thailand to bring cigars for me. You can read the story again at this link.
Bringing cigars to Thailand and import duties?
We plan to go to Thailand for 3 months. I know from experience that cigars are difficult to obtain in Thailand. That is why I want to bring my own supply (approx. 400 cigars). Does anyone know about import duties? Where and how do you have to pay it and how high are the import duties?
Cigars by PostNL from the Netherlands to Thailand
You probably remember that I am an avid cigar smoker. I smoke an affordable cigar, which I have been buying for many years in a specialist cigar shop in Alkmaar. Since I live in Thailand, the cigars are still bought at the same place. They are taken for me by a selection of people who (regularly) come to Thailand. Over the years I have built up a nice network of “couriers”.
The Success of Gringo's “Cry for Distress”
Almost a month ago there was a “cry for help” on this blog from me to get in touch with people who traveled to Thailand and wanted to bring Dutch cigars for me.
Gringo's cry for help: cigars!
Anyone who knows me knows that I am an avid cigar smoker. I am attached to a certain type and brand of cigar, which I have bought for many years at a cigar shop in Alkmaar. Now that I live in Thailand, I can of course not pick up those cigars myself and have a chat with the manager of the store, but I have found a solution.
A photogenic friend
For a total of 14 baht I, as a Senior, make the trip by 'underground' from Sukhumvit to the end point of the line again for half the price; Hua Lampong railway station.
Reader question: Buying cigars in Pattaya
I arrive in Jomtien on January 3, having a cigar every day in a nice environment seems great to me. Would you like to hear about the prices of the Cohibas and other Cuban delicacies and where you can find this fun? Because that saves me searching.
Reader question: Where in Pattaya can I buy cigars?
I'm going back to Pattaya next month. Can someone tell me where I can buy cigars? I like a cigar every morning, the question has been asked once, but I did not find sufficient information in it.
Customs control at Suvarnabhumi Airport
When I was in the navy, you could buy duty-free cigarettes on board when you traveled abroad. I remember a trip with a large squadron to Lisbon, among others, and of course everyone had bought at least two cartons of cigarettes.
I would like to know when I arrive at the airport how much tax will I have to pay on the cigars I import?
Where can I buy cigars in Khon Kaen or better still in Chaiyaphum? I always bought them at Friendship in Pattaya (Ritmeester) but since I now live in the Isaan that is a bit far away.