hello,

 

do cops on Samui really care electronic cigarettes when on the streets / beaches ?

 

And what about airport, do they xray bags often ? can they find the ecigs ?

 

Friends are coming and they all quit the real cigs, so they now use ecigs, a big risk on Samui ?

 

Thank you.

 

 

 

 

Just warn your friends that all e-cigarettes and associated materials are illegal in Thailand.

 

There is always a risk for criminal activity.

17 hours ago, Tropicalevo said:

Just warn your friends that all e-cigarettes and associated materials are illegal in Thailand.

 

There is always a risk for criminal activity.

 

In case it was so hard to understand they OF COURSE know it already. The question is about Samui airport.

 

 

7 hours ago, jrjrjr said:

 

In case it was so hard to understand they OF COURSE know it already. The question is about Samui airport.

 

 

In case it is hard for you to understand, there is always a risk when engaging in criminal activity. Even at Samui airport.

On 9/26/2018 at 9:14 PM, jrjrjr said:

so they now use ecigs, a big risk on Samui

I think your friends should understand there is nothing that makes the Thai police more happy than finding a Farang who is in the wrong.

 

On 9/26/2018 at 9:14 PM, jrjrjr said:

when on the streets / beaches ?

yes.

 

On 9/26/2018 at 9:14 PM, jrjrjr said:

do they xray bags often ? can they find the ecigs ?

yes.

11 hours ago, jrjrjr said:

 

In case it was so hard to understand they OF COURSE know it already. The question is about Samui airport.

 

 

Depend how much money you or your friend are able to spend...

11 hours ago, jrjrjr said:

 

In case it was so hard to understand they OF COURSE know it already. The question is about Samui airport.

In case you didn't check, Tropicalevo is a Samui resident...????

 

So am I, and I occasionally see some foreigners – tourists I presume – with e-cigarettes; however I would be little careful, or discreet, as you never know when some important police from Bangkok visits the island, or the military make a check for the foreign visitors own security (especially around Full Moon)...

The don't really care about the e-cigarettes, they also don't care much if you break the law.

They do care, however, about how much money they can make off you when you do the above and they catch you.

And what about airport, do they xray bags often ? can they find the ecigs ?

1 hour ago, klauskunkel said:

The don't really care about the e-cigarettes, they also don't care much if you break the law.

They do care, however, about how much money they can make off you when you do the above and they catch you.

 

in the words of Meat Loaf........????????

 

You took the words right outta my mouth!...

I'd suggest you go to the airport & stick an e-cigarette in ya gob, preferably close to a BIB. You'll soon have first hand info.

If you vape, particularly on Samui and other tourist locations, you may as well hang a sign round your neck that reads "Police ATM, Unlimited Withdrawals".

15 hours ago, jrjrjr said:

 

In case it was so hard to understand they OF COURSE know it already. The question is about Samui airport.

 

 

 

According to this article importation is what a visitor will be prosecuted for:

Swiss Vaper Arrested in Thailand for “Importation” of E-Cigs - Vaping360

 

And one of the best places to find e-cigs being imported by visitors is?

 

 

It's illegal....however Air Asia signs at check in shows a pic saying not allowed on plane ....Thaismile has a sign saying not allowed in checked baggage connected up. I know someone who separates the liquid element and puts it into their bag of creams / aftershave etc and leaves battery in another area of hand baggage...not stopped so far. However always a risk.

Don't worry about the airport. I always carry my e-cig in my hand luggage or even in my pocket at Bangkok airport. Never any issues. In the unlikely event that they find it just play stupid tourist. Don't vape front of the cops, be discreet and your mates will be fine.

If you’re taking about X-rays at security upon arrivals, my guess Koh Samui they’ll only open your bags if they see either wine, liquors or cigarette. If you have vape and liquids, keep them separate and scattered throughout your bag or bags. And of course don’t actually vape in the airport. And for added security, arrive late at night. After 5 or 6 they have a skeleton staff and usually can’t be bothered to do anything other than the most necessary tasks. I fly in and out of samui weekly.

16 hours ago, jrjrjr said:

And what about airport, do they xray bags often ? can they find the ecigs ?

I got a stern warning from this forum on whether or not to tip a hooker at Devil's Den. You're asking for information on illegal activity which is against forum rules.

I personally don't give a fig about e-cigs but bottom line they are illegal in Thailand.

 

5 hours ago, quandow said:

I got a stern warning from this forum on whether or not to tip a hooker at Devil's Den. You're asking for information on illegal activity which is against forum rules.

I personally don't give a fig about e-cigs but bottom line they are illegal in Thailand.

 

 

Thank you ! we need more ridiculous cops in this world <3

 

 

10 hours ago, jrjrjr said:

 

Thank you ! we need more ridiculous cops in this world ❤️

 

 

Just trying to keep the OP from getting a stern warning. I got a one week time out for it. ????

On 9/28/2018 at 9:01 PM, Bigz said:

 In the unlikely event that they find it just play stupid tourist. 

 

Commandment 1: Seek ye not any contact with the RTP.

11 hours ago, quandow said:

Just trying to keep the OP from getting a stern warning. I got a one week time out for it. ????

Yes. I am surprised that the mods are allowing the ongoing support of criminal activity.

I suppose that we all mellow as we get older.