That guy is a smuggling cigarette.

Why is he not in jail?

I don't understand, what is he complaining about?

Why don't he try smuggling drug and see what will happen.

That guy is a smuggling cigarette.

Why is he not in jail?

I don't understand, what is he complaining about?

Why don't he try smuggling drug and see what will happen.

read the op where does it say he is complaining? he paid the fine

why have you sugested drugs?

^smoking causes cancer for not just the person who smokes it, but for all the people around him sucking in that smoke filled air. Statistically smoking causes more death and medical costs. Anyways needless to say Thai Customs will hammer you for bringing in illegal smokes. You are taking a chance buying them in another country and then trying to bring them into thailand.

not true and nice to see so many people who are so law abiding

the op was posted as a warning to help others be aware of the risk not as a complaint

Well its sad to see some of the comments posted in this topic

I don't know why some people don't make their soap box statements in their own topic

For those who doubted that it was the taxi driver it was the customs officer who said it was the taxi driver who phoned them

For those who think smoking is a dirty filthy habit don't do it and don't forget it is legal

More people die from alcohol abuse, more crime comes from alcohol abuse including murders, drunk drivers causing road deaths, violence from drunks the list is endless

Drinking has a bigger affect on everyday lives and lives of others than smoking ever will

Sad????? This is a discussion forum. Do you have any concept of how a discussion works? Rarely does a discussion start with, "Today we will talk about topic a and topic a only." No, a discussion often wanders back and forth and examines various aspects of a topic. You opened a discussion. It evolved. It's the way people communicate.

All things that are legal are not necessarily good.

So because more people die from alcohol abuse, smoking is good?

Because more people die from drunk drivers, smoking is good?

It's your right to smoke. But you should be aware that, on average, you will die 12 years sooner because of it. And, your medical care with cost all of us.

Well its sad to see some of the comments posted in this topic

I don't know why some people don't make their soap box statements in their own topic

For those who doubted that it was the taxi driver it was the customs officer who said it was the taxi driver who phoned them

For those who think smoking is a dirty filthy habit don't do it and don't forget it is legal

More people die from alcohol abuse, more crime comes from alcohol abuse including murders, drunk drivers causing road deaths, violence from drunks the list is endless

Drinking has a bigger affect on everyday lives and lives of others than smoking ever will

Sad????? This is a discussion forum. Do you have any concept of how a discussion works? Rarely does a discussion start with, "Today we will talk about topic a and topic a only." No, a discussion often wanders back and forth and examines various aspects of a topic. You opened a discussion. It evolved. It's the way people communicate.

All things that are legal are not necessarily good.

So because more people die from alcohol abuse, smoking is good?

Because more people die from drunk drivers, smoking is good?

It's your right to smoke. But you should be aware that, on average, you will die 12 years sooner because of it. And, your medical care with cost all of us.

discussion yes not silly soap box statements at every chance.

and so will the alcohol abuse, a poor diet, ect ect, not just smoking

This thread is about some people being scammed for illegally bringing excess cigarettes into the country

Actually, they weren't scammed, they were caught.

Anybody else notice a trend?

No

Do you mean a silly hat trend?

QED, Get it right, its morons in silly hats trend.

This thread is about some people being scammed for illegally bringing excess cigarettes into the country

Actually, they weren't scammed, they were caught.

Exactly! Som Nom Na springs to mind

Well its sad to see some of the comments posted in this topic

I don't know why some people don't make their soap box statements in their own topic

For those who doubted that it was the taxi driver it was the customs officer who said it was the taxi driver who phoned them

For those who think smoking is a dirty filthy habit don't do it and don't forget it is legal

More people die from alcohol abuse, more crime comes from alcohol abuse including murders, drunk drivers causing road deaths, violence from drunks the list is endless

Drinking has a bigger affect on everyday lives and lives of others than smoking ever will

Sad????? This is a discussion forum. Do you have any concept of how a discussion works? Rarely does a discussion start with, "Today we will talk about topic a and topic a only." No, a discussion often wanders back and forth and examines various aspects of a topic. You opened a discussion. It evolved. It's the way people communicate.

All things that are legal are not necessarily good.

So because more people die from alcohol abuse, smoking is good?

Because more people die from drunk drivers, smoking is good?

It's your right to smoke. But you should be aware that, on average, you will die 12 years sooner because of it. And, your medical care with cost all of us.

discussion yes not silly soap box statements at every chance.

and so will the alcohol abuse, a poor diet, ect ect, not just smoking

So, let's see, when you state your opinion that's not a soap box.

When I state my opinion that's a soap box.

What is "ect"?

People say not scammed but rather caught and they are right, in a way. Go to Oz and fail to declare food or something and you get hit with a fine of $220 or so, which they can waive at their discretion. They don't get any of it and thus, there is no reason to persecute people. Contrast that with the Thailand situation. Extracting Bt70k may well be the law but we know the law means little in Thailand. How much actually went into central coffers ? how much paid out as bribes to find out which guy had these cigarettes ? who actually can attest that these pieces of paper we see scanned are actual laws ? why does it never go to court ?

It may be the law but using that as an excuse to attack the guy caught is hardly a waterproof argument in Thailand is it ?

Well its sad to see some of the comments posted in this topic

I don't know why some people don't make their soap box statements in their own topic

For those who doubted that it was the taxi driver it was the customs officer who said it was the taxi driver who phoned them

For those who think smoking is a dirty filthy habit don't do it and don't forget it is legal

More people die from alcohol abuse, more crime comes from alcohol abuse including murders, drunk drivers causing road deaths, violence from drunks the list is endless

Drinking has a bigger affect on everyday lives and lives of others than smoking ever will

Sad????? This is a discussion forum. Do you have any concept of how a discussion works? Rarely does a discussion start with, "Today we will talk about topic a and topic a only." No, a discussion often wanders back and forth and examines various aspects of a topic. You opened a discussion. It evolved. It's the way people communicate.

All things that are legal are not necessarily good.

So because more people die from alcohol abuse, smoking is good?

Because more people die from drunk drivers, smoking is good?

It's your right to smoke. But you should be aware that, on average, you will die 12 years sooner because of it. And, your medical care with cost all of us.

discussion yes not silly soap box statements at every chance.

and so will the alcohol abuse, a poor diet, ect ect, not just smoking

So, let's see, when you state your opinion that's not a soap box.

When I state my opinion that's a soap box.

What is "ect"?

stating facts,

and it was not your post that was the soap box statement but if the cap fits.....................

Anybody has been caught with too many bottles of wine ?

What would be the fine for alcohol ?

Wine is so cheap in Laos (Less than half price for bottles that cost 1500 Thb in Thailand) that it's difficult to buy only one or two...

Maybe being French would be a good excuse ?

;-)

I bought a create of Lao Beer tallies back, which was no problem, but a bitch to carry.

The punishment does seem pretty fair though, in my opinion.

So some smugglers got busted and fined. Try the same nonsense entering Singapore and see what happens.

You get 1 carton and 1 litre. Ignorance is no excuse.

What do they do ,deport you, Chop your Hands off

or a 5 year jail sentence?

A country will drastic laws for minor offences if ever there was one.

Spot on. Singapore is a draconian, backward, repressive, old-fashioned, unenlightened, primative mostly-islamic fascist country! A real piece of <deleted> trying to pass as a modern country. The only thing somewhat "modern" about Singapore is its material infrastructure... definately not its mentality and society. What a hel_l-hole joke of a country! Backward bunch of extremist fascists... for shizzle. Same can be said for Indo and Malaysia!

So some smugglers got busted and fined. Try the same nonsense entering Singapore and see what happens.

You get 1 carton and 1 litre. Ignorance is no excuse.

What do they do ,deport you, Chop your Hands off

or a 5 year jail sentence?

A country will drastic laws for minor offences if ever there was one.

Spot on. Singapore is a draconian, backward, repressive, old-fashioned, unenlightened, primative mostly-islamic fascist country

It's about 14% Muslim actually.

Penalty for smuggling tobacco products into Singapore:

1st offence: $200 (4,694.78 THB) per packet or per 20 sticks or part thereof

2nd offence: $500 (11,736.94 THB) per packet or per 20 sticks or part thereof

3rd offence: $1000 (23,473.89 THB) per packet or per 20 sticks of part thereof

http://www.customs.gov.sg/leftNav/trav/Customs+Offences.htm

Smoking's a dirty, filthy habit anyway.

He should thank the nice customs agent for improving his health.

Picking your nose is a dirty, filthy habit - Smoking is unhealthy and anti-social..

I smoke by the way - only 1-5 a day though when I drink and only in the evening (although that doesn't excuse it)

For the record, I visited Vientiane a few months back, I purchased 200 cigarettes at duty free which I am by now quite certain are fake. Smoking as little as I do I feel quite a rush when I have a cigarette which is one of the reasons I enjoy it. But I get nothing from the cigarettes I purchased from the Duty free shops near the bridge and as a result I am quite certain they are counterfeit.

Amazing, i think that rush will actually be your body wondering what is happening to it, do you sniff glue as well ? It never ceases to amaze, the words that come out of a smokers mouth.

Smoking's a dirty, filthy habit anyway.

He should thank the nice customs agent for improving his health.

Picking your nose is a dirty, filthy habit - Smoking is unhealthy and anti-social..

I smoke by the way - only 1-5 a day though when I drink and only in the evening (although that doesn't excuse it)

For the record, I visited Vientiane a few months back, I purchased 200 cigarettes at duty free which I am by now quite certain are fake. Smoking as little as I do I feel quite a rush when I have a cigarette which is one of the reasons I enjoy it. But I get nothing from the cigarettes I purchased from the Duty free shops near the bridge and as a result I am quite certain they are counterfeit.

Amazing, i think that rush will actually be your body wondering what is happening to it, do you sniff glue as well ? It never ceases to amaze, the words that come out of a smokers mouth.

redefining self righteous are we?

Misleading headline id say, wasnt the fine between all of them ?,not just the brit ........however shows what a lovely bunch the taxi drivers are, i bet he also took them to get them

What is "ect"?.........See it on vigos, electronically controlled transmission

Misleading headline id say, wasnt the fine between all of them ?,not just the brit ........however shows what a lovely bunch the taxi drivers are, i bet he also took them to get them

not misleading at all,

the brit didnt even go into laos, he was driving the truck, the customs officer told the brit that if he didnt take the rap they would fine the five thais 40.000bhat each and a further fine for the liquor they had

Anybody has been caught with too many bottles of wine ?

What would be the fine for alcohol ?

Wine is so cheap in Laos (Less than half price for bottles that cost 1500 Thb in Thailand) that it's difficult to buy only one or two...

Maybe being French would be a good excuse ?

;-)

qoute from the paper issued by the thai customs to the brit "whoever has imported liquor shall be lible to a fine from twofold to fourfould of taxes or both fine and punishment" you are allowed i opend bottle of lit of liquor they dont mention wine or beerbut mention no more than 120 playing cards

What is "ect"?

short for

Et cetera (in English contexts pronounced /ɛt ˈsɛtərə/) is a Latin expression that means "and other things," or "and so forth." It is taken directly from the Latin expression which literally means "and the rest (of such things)"

Alas, why does the renowned "purveyor of duty items" at Suwannabhumi Airport not operate an outlet at Nong Khai?

The boxes fags could then have been (disputedly) paid for, and on top of the whopping fine imposed by Customs, another hefty fine imposed for charges of shoplifting. Opportunity knocks?