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about 300 baht...assuming seller passes on the reduction.... source.... couldn't easily find it without going through loads of documents posted online, but IIRC duty on finished luxury goods was in the order of 300%. so say 1000 baht less sellers mark up of (guessing) 150 baht gives a cost of 850 baht, a quarterof that plus mark up. 300 baht more or less..... plus the usual farang tax. edit. cut and paste from original article... These tax cuts are expected to significantly reduce the cost of imported wines in Thailand, a country that has traditionally imposed an average tax of about 250% on wine, including import tariffs, excise tax, municipal tax, and a 7% VAT.

NO even durian has a more pleasing aroma....

So... I'm hoping to soon plan a trip to Thailand around my sons 18th birthday. It's been too long since our last trip, so do not really want to wait any longer. There seems to be a grey area around the ages of 18-20 to where and what you can do. I've noticed some signs around the sois of Pattaya stating minimum age for entry into some establishments is 20. However, there are also signs outside the same business advertising for staff at age starting from 18. Any ideas what is allowed and what is forbidden, whether legally or otherwise. Seems to me this maybe an subject which will vary from light gray to dark gray. Maybe differences also between provincial towns and cities to major tourist destinations. Son is half Thai BTW, if that makes a difference... ??? In particular would welcome comments from bar/ entertainment venue managers/ owners. TiA