TAT warns tourists of duty free allowance

The Tourism Authority of Thailand warns international tourists of duty free allowance for tobacco and alcoholic beverage products while advising Thai travelers to choose registered tour operators.

TAT deputy governor Surapol Sawetseranee said the Excise Department has seized many tobacco products and alcoholic drinks from foreign travelers, and they have also faced considerable fines since the new duty free allowance requires them to carry a restricted amount of those items. As a result, complaints have been made to foreign embassies, and the image of Thailand is also affected.

Thus, the TAT has called for cooperation with the Thai International Airways, the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA), King Power International, as well as TAT offices in foreign countries to publish the correct information on the new duty free allowance in Thailand.

In addition, the TAT would like Thai travelers to double check the tour operators’ records and authenticities with the Tourist Business and Guide Registration Office before making their decisions to travel with them.

The TAT has received a lot of complaints about tour operators who took advantage of their clients.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 25 January 2007

not as if you would expect them to be up to speed ,

week kudos for finally getting the warning out .............................

The Tourism Authority of Thailand warns international tourists of duty free allowance for tobacco and alcoholic beverage products while advising Thai travelers to choose registered tour operators.

TAT deputy governor Surapol Sawetseranee said the Excise Department has seized many tobacco products and alcoholic drinks from foreign travelers, and they have also faced considerable fines since the new duty free allowance requires them to carry a restricted amount of those items. As a result, complaints have been made to foreign embassies, and the image of Thailand is also affected.

Blah, so what is the duty free allowance for spirits, wine and tobacco? Funny that they go out with a 'warning' without including that little piece of information.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand warns international tourists of duty free allowance for tobacco and alcoholic beverage products while advising Thai travelers to choose registered tour operators.

TAT deputy governor Surapol Sawetseranee said the Excise Department has seized many tobacco products and alcoholic drinks from foreign travelers, and they have also faced considerable fines since the new duty free allowance requires them to carry a restricted amount of those items. As a result, complaints have been made to foreign embassies, and the image of Thailand is also affected.

Blah, so what is the duty free allowance for spirits, wine and tobacco? Funny that they go out with a 'warning' without including that little piece of information.

You are allowed 1 Litre of spirits and 200 cigarettes duty free.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand warns international tourists of duty free allowance for tobacco and alcoholic beverage products while advising Thai travelers to choose registered tour operators.

TAT deputy governor Surapol Sawetseranee said the Excise Department has seized many tobacco products and alcoholic drinks from foreign travelers, and they have also faced considerable fines since the new duty free allowance requires them to carry a restricted amount of those items. As a result, complaints have been made to foreign embassies, and the image of Thailand is also affected.

Blah, so what is the duty free allowance for spirits, wine and tobacco? Funny that they go out with a 'warning' without including that little piece of information.

You are allowed 1 Litre of spirits and 200 cigarettes duty free.

What is their definition of spirits? Over n%? How much wine, beer etc is allowed?

add chocolate also ......................

The Tourism Authority of Thailand warns international tourists of duty free allowance for tobacco and alcoholic beverage products while advising Thai travelers to choose registered tour operators.

TAT deputy governor Surapol Sawetseranee said the Excise Department has seized many tobacco products and alcoholic drinks from foreign travelers, and they have also faced considerable fines since the new duty free allowance requires them to carry a restricted amount of those items. As a result, complaints have been made to foreign embassies, and the image of Thailand is also affected.

Blah, so what is the duty free allowance for spirits, wine and tobacco? Funny that they go out with a 'warning' without including that little piece of information.

You are allowed 1 Litre of spirits and 200 cigarettes duty free.

Isn't that the old limit. The article mentions a new lower limit. I could be wrong. It wouldn't be the first time. Did think it was quite funny they took the time to warn the public to not exceed the limit without letting us know what the limit is.

Most in flight magazine do stated clearly how much duty free quantity each passenger is allow to bringing into the country.

You are allowed 1 Litre of spirits and 200 cigarettes duty free.

IIRC It's not 'spirits' it's 'alcoholic beverage' so 1L wine, beer etc and 200 cigs.

Thailand Duty Free Allowances. Link below. NOTE Spirits upto 40% only.

Duty Free Thailand

Nothing new in these allowances.

It has been 1 litre of alcoholic beverage and 200 cigarettes for the last 25 years to my certain knowledge.

The only difference is that they are enforcing it now!!