Thailand handbag tax??

[James Falang Lao]

Hi Legends,

 

We lived in Thailand for 5 years but moved back to Australia in 2015. 
Used to visit LOS every year or so until COVID.

Planning on a big family holiday at Christmas  as it’s been 4.5 years since we’ve been back.

The missus is saying there is a new arrival tax on handbags??????

 

She (like all Thais I know loves Louis Vuitton etc) and I don’t want to get stung on arrival this time!

 

Well we’re off to a good start then!!!

 

Any real advice or information is appreciated.

 

Choke dee

 

James

[Ohyesuare]

There was one recent news story where someone was charged but only on the items that customs said didn't look used.

[KannikaP]

If they are real LV bags you just have to pay the tax, if FAKE they get confiscated.....to be sold on at a later date!   555

[The Hammer2021]

New, unused expensive items can be subject to import tax.

[bunnydrops]

Yes they will tax-- but there are some tricks. She carry one as personal. You bring in checkin, cheap suitcase. Put the handbags in boxes of cheaper brands. Carry out suitcases separately ( separate from your wife with the handbag) I have hear they don't care about handbags costing less than 200,000 baht.

[James Falang Lao]

Thanks all.

 

So hopefully it is only on brand new unused bags that get taxed.

 

Thought it was strange that they were now taxing expensive items on arrival.

 

Not really a good idea to be taxing tourists and returning Thais for wearing expensive clothes and accessories!

 

Cheers

 

James

[bbko]

You/she will only be here for a short period/holiday, best to leave the bag at home (no pun intended).