LuckyLucas Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 I'd like to bring a few packs of each if I got pulled would I be in trouble?? cheers LL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toptuan Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 The general rule of thumb for most international travel is: Processed foods--OK (especially if sealed in a can, vacuum-packed plastic, etc.) Non-processed foods--not OK (fresh fruits, veggies, even dirt/sand is frowned upon). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackspratt Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 I'd like to bring a few packs of eachif I got pulled would I be in trouble?? cheers L Im sure its fine, i got pulled by customs going to Oz with the above listed and beans etc... they laughed and let them through. You got pulled entering Australia with bacon, sausages and cheese, and they laughed it through! Bullshit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wileycoyote Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Put packaged items in luggage stowed in hold. I agree with toptuan avoid certain items which would be banned by DEFRA if you were entering the UK. Wiley Coyote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geriatrickid Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 I'd like to bring a few packs of eachif I got pulled would I be in trouble?? cheers LL 1. Why bother? You can get this stuff at the supermarket? Do you really need to bring in food that can go bad and put yourself at risk? 2. There is a reason why there are restrictions on certain products. Follow the rules and you will be ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totster Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Bacon, sausages and cheese can be purchased at http://food.thaivisa.com and delivered to your door (in Thailand) totster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackspratt Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Bacon, sausages and cheese can be purchased at http://food.thaivisa.com and delivered to your door.totster But not if you order them from Sydney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totster Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Bacon, sausages and cheese can be purchased at http://food.thaivisa.com and delivered to your door.totster But not if you order them from Sydney Very true ! I have added (in thailand) totster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartempion Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Not black forest ham, la Vache Qui Rit cheese, Belgian chocolates and jams, Teissere sirop de menthe, Dutch pancake mix (not the spungi American type) my preferred bottle of wine Luxembourg's Pinot gris premier cru and a few other things. Never got stopped at Bangkok airport. No wonder I am approaching a 30kgs pack and one week to go before flying out/back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuban Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 The bacon is (I assume) cured so will cope with so many hours of transit, the luggage hold should be cool enough. Sausages might be best bought locally, there is a German guy near Rayong that does some good work, and i think I have seen an English looking van driving round around Pattaya, if you are in this area that might help. Good cheeses are expensive here so if you can cope with the minor melting that occurs in transit then I would speculate that bringing in a couple of Kg would not draw too much attention. I have done this in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtoad Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Never had a problem with bringing food in. I normally bring cheese in, freeze it first and then pack it in a cool bag. Most of my visitors normally bring stuff over for me as well, and they have never had a problem either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyLucas Posted May 10, 2008 Author Share Posted May 10, 2008 Thanks for all the replies - a load of bacon and cheese for sure - will look into the perishability of sausages thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Joe Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Think Nike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee_london Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 As someone else said, I'd apply what Defra would consider ok for the UK. I'd love to take some fresh season asparagus to someone I know in Thailand, but I won't :-( There's a reason these rules exist and we all have our responsibilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendix Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 I'd like to bring a few packs of eachif I got pulled would I be in trouble?? cheers L Im sure its fine, i got pulled by customs going to Oz with the above listed and beans etc... they laughed and let them through. You got pulled entering Australia with bacon, sausages and cheese, and they laughed it through! Bullshit. Gotta agree. That is completely unbelievable. The Australian and NZ customs people are ruthless about this - there is absolutely no way they would have laughed anyone bringing in meat and cheese, whether it was declared or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuban Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 The Australian and NZ customs people are ruthless about this... So when they ask "Any fruit or vegatables?" - just reply, "...two pounds of your best apples please." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkk_mike Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Not black forest ham, la Vache Qui Rit cheese, Belgian chocolates and jams, Teissere sirop de menthe, Dutch pancake mix (not the spungi American type)my preferred bottle of wine Luxembourg's Pinot gris premier cru and a few other things. Never got stopped at Bangkok airport. No wonder I am approaching a 30kgs pack and one week to go before flying out/back I've seen la Vache Qui Rit cheese for sale in Thailand, and Belgian chocolates (although maybe not the same ones). Admittedly it's the sort of stuff that you only find in stock in Thailand when you're not looking for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david96 Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 I'd like to bring a few packs of eachif I got pulled would I be in trouble?? cheers L Im sure its fine, i got pulled by customs going to Oz with the above listed and beans etc... they laughed and let them through. You got pulled entering Australia with bacon, sausages and cheese, and they laughed it through! Bullshit. Gotta agree. That is completely unbelievable. The Australian and NZ customs people are ruthless about this - there is absolutely no way they would have laughed anyone bringing in meat and cheese, whether it was declared or not. All baggage is X rayed and the incoming passenger form must be filled in correctly, it is a legal document, if not sure of an item declare it. You can be subject to large fines if you do not comply and the goods will be confiscated and destroyed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_Pat_Pong Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Very big money indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockyysdt Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 I'd like to bring a few packs of eachif I got pulled would I be in trouble?? cheers LL Hi Lucky. On my three trips to Thailand, I've never been questioned once, and I've never had my luggage inspected. Having said that, if your "customs declaration" isn't truthful you're committing an offence. If discovered you're subject to fines, and if serious enough, possibly more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie_fly Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 I did notice that the last time I entered (2 weeks ago) No Meat products were allowed. I was a bit upset about that as I had 4 pounds of vacuum packed yorkshire garlic sausage with me and another 6 pounds of vacuum packed dry cured bacon. As nothing was asked I didnt volunteer any info and am now happily consuming said items. regards Freddie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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