nzvic Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Son said some take a frozen roast dinner into Thailand. My question is can I take some flour, butter, olive oil, kiwifruit, tomatoes, oranges in if I declare items? I like to stick to my usual brands and have leftovers to take...thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmptyMind Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 You can't be for real ? Frozen dinner ? Flour ? There are shops in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joncl Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 if you want good Kiwi meats, pies, sausages etc then it is hard to go past West Asia Foods who will sell to you and deliver in Bangkok and cheaper than the super markets as they are the wholesalers .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steinpat Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Sealed things OK but fresh food stuff that can spoil probably not - IF they open your bags - probably not. Do not declare anything the problems that will bring better to leave behind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonobo Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 I have brought everything from olive oil, capers, canned roma tomatoes, Diet Dr. Pepper, spices, artichoke hearts, balsamico, and on to lemons, Jimmy Dean Sausage, whole salamis, and a frozen turkey with my luggage. I have had my luggage searched twice, and once I showed them that olive oil is not wine, they passed me with nary a glance. This was all from the US, but I would think it would be the same from NZ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevvy Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 i brought in frozen lamb , aussie beef and alot of other items. fresh olives .i froze the meat and wrapped in foil , remember the flight over it does not flaw out . when i got to Bangkok and got home it was still frozen .customs did not check my bags , and i have done this every time i come back from Aus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kikoman Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 I have brought many food items over from the US and never had any problems with customs. once I even brought a 9' color 12 volt / 120 watt ac TV and cassette player and customs never even asked me about it while checking my bags. Cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzvic Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 Thanks for your helpful responses...didn't see until now in Bangkok...I LOVE Thai street food and son orders excellent/tasty Thai dishes when we are out, but didn't want to waste what I had in temporary accommodation (e.g. balsamic vinegar/flour/ kiwifruit/butter/cheese etc (all expensive in BKK), lovely for salad dressing and couple of pancake brekkies. I'll def. bring some frozen beef next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurnell Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Bring me some chips, lamb in mint sauce flavor please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabC Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 No matter what people tell you and what they get away with, me included, bringing fresh produce into Thailand is illegal, meats, fruits, dairy produce............Do so at your own risk. Also remember the Customs guys seem to like making rules up as they go along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzvic Posted June 28, 2013 Author Share Posted June 28, 2013 Bring me some chips, lamb in mint sauce flavor please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rookball Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 i believe it wasnt allowed. i created a thread quite sometime ago when they took my herring and was given a stern warning. to be clear, it isnt in commercial quantities but just 2 vacuum sealed herring i find it hard to believe one could manage to bring in a frozen turkey despite having their baggage searched Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regwatson Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Up to the individual official and their mood - in your case they just like the look of your herring for a spot of tiffin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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