Bringing Bottles Of Wine Into Cm, How Many?

[JT65]

Hi All

About to head to CM with family and want to take a few bottles of Oz Wine with us for friend and family.

I know it used to be two bottles per adult ( not sure if the kids can bring as well ) .

Is it still the same? A bit worried about the customs at CM taxing our stash!

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

JT65

[CMMCB]

Thought it was just one bottle per adult. They don't tax, just confiscate, I understand, but no direct experience of this.

[oysters]

Gidday

When I fly from syd to chiang rai via bkk I normally load up with up to six bottles of red normally a medium quality like a rosemount etc so if they take it off me no big deal.Wife and friends also load up with around 3 bottles each as we have friends in both cei and bkk who really enjoy a red.

That being said I have noticed over recent years Aussie wine prices dropping so it's getting cheaper.

BTW I have ever lost a bottle

Cheers

Edited October 7, 2012 by oysters

[WinnieTheKhwai]

It is one liter per person, any kind of alcohol.

Also, customs in Chiang Mai is a lot more likely to take a look in your bags than customs in Bangkok.

This has on occasion been a reason for me to opt to go through customs in Bangkok.

[oysters]

Yes Winnie I have noticed if I fly straight through there is only a couple of passengers going through intl at chiang rai so your chances are higher so touch wood I guess.

[uptheos]

It is one liter per person, any kind of alcohol.

Also, customs in Chiang Mai is a lot more likely to take a look in your bags than customs in Bangkok.

This has on occasion been a reason for me to opt to go through customs in Bangkok.

Yup, especially if it's a slow period on the international side.

[femi fan]

In ten years i never got stopped once coming into bkk airports.

In ten years in chiang mai i get stopped nearly every single time in chiang mai airport.

So, my advice would be to make sure you do customs at bangkok. You are most likely to get discovered carrying those bottles in through chiang mai. And most unlikely to keep them.

[endure]

PENALTIES FOR CUSTOMS VIOLATIONS

A fine amounting to 4 times the value of undeclared items plus tax and duty, or imprisonment for not more than 10 years, or both, and undeclared items are also confiscated.

[uptheos]

In ten years i never got stopped once coming into bkk airports.

In ten years in chiang mai i get stopped nearly every single time in chiang mai airport.

So, my advice would be to make sure you do customs at bangkok. You are most likely to get discovered carrying those bottles in through chiang mai. And most unlikely to keep them.

Agree with everything, same experience.

They x-ray bags at Chiang Mai too (as they see fit).

[Dean1953]

Myself and my family will be returning to our house in Chiang Mai next Summer, during school break (june 1 through the middle of August) from the U.S. I already have my ticket, using FF miles on Delta, going for the month of July, from K.C. to BKK, mainly because Korean Air now charges taxes and fees totalling around $500-600 and Delta charges $86 for BKK. I plan on bringing a Husqvarna leaf blower with me and have never had a problem going through customs at BKK. My wife and the 3 children would like to go through Chiang Mai on Korean Air (ticket now from LAX-CNX $1,290, with the 5 year old's ticket costing 10% less; I'll get them from K.C. to LAX on Southwest for $350 instead of paying $1,950 to take Korean Air from MCI-CNX). I'll only have one checked bag and a carry on, as thats all Delta allows without paying for any extra checked bags. My wife and the kids will be allowed 2 checked bags and a carry on. I can't see them carrying much except cloths. I may buy some bed sheets and towels to have her take back. It sounds like I would be better off having her fly into BKK, stay for a hotel for a night or two (she would probably do some sightseeing with the kids and some shopping), and then take the train to either Chiang Mai or Lampang, where her mother and sister live. I've never flown into CNX on an international flight and don't have any desire to find out about customs there the hard way.

[Briggsy]

The previous post seems to be the written equivalent of listening to somebody who is on amphetamines. Sorry, Dean.

Oh, yes, I believe it is one litre of any sort of alcohol. So, since a bottle of wine is usually 750 ml, you will be allowed to import one bottle of wine only.

[Rob8891]

The previous post seems to be the written equivalent of listening to somebody who is on amphetamines. Sorry, Dean.

Oh, yes, I believe it is one litre of any sort of alcohol. So, since a bottle of wine is usually 750 ml, you will be allowed to import one bottle of wine only.

Dean, you wouldn't be related to the bletherer by any chance, would you?

Apologies to Dean and to tb.....lol

[Beng]

It is one liter per person, any kind of alcohol.

Also, customs in Chiang Mai is a lot more likely to take a look in your bags than customs in Bangkok.

This has on occasion been a reason for me to opt to go through customs in Bangkok.

Good point.

[Dean1953]

No relation, sorry. I just seldom post, so I try to throw everything into one post. Probably has something to do with the 2-3 liters of Dr. Pepper that I drink each day.

[Briggsy]

No relation, sorry. I just seldom post, so I try to throw everything into one post. Probably has something to do with the 2-3 liters of Dr. Pepper that I drink each day.

Well, if I were a customs officers, I would be allowing precisely zero bottles of Dr Pepper through. Looks to be pretty dangerous stuff by the evidence we have here.

[Semper]

The previous post seems to be the written equivalent of listening to somebody who is on amphetamines. Sorry, Dean.

[JT65]

Hi All

I was the original poster on this question so thought i would give an update.

We got 4 bottles of wine thru customs in Chiang Mai. They didnt seem interested in checking any of our bags at all, instead were interested in only talking to our kids and telling us how good looking they are.

Got to love Thailand!

Cheers

[dickyknee]

I used to frequently bring 2 or 3 bottles of wine from Australia, i had some pieces of PVC cut to length with caps then taped up to reduce the risk of breakage and leakage in my suitcase.

I've stopped doing this, as my desire for wine can be filled locally.

as also has been pointed out already, customs in Chiang Mai are a bit more vigilant.

i have noticed that if you are coming through with a package, that looks interesting to them, they will x-ray it... but the last 2 times i came through, they did the package, but not the suitcase.

other peoples experiences may be different.

[Mario2008]

Oficially allowed duty free is 1 liter per person.