Thai legislation on buying and exporting Buddha statues

[spacedcowboy]

Hello

I am looking to purchase some Buddha statues whilst in Thailand as gifts for friends in the UK, I am aware there is Thai export legislation in place for doing this could someone clarify the requirements, kind regards in anticipation of replies.

[Tywais]

http://a.northernthailand.com/chiangmai-cultural/buddhism/565-how-to-export-buddhas-out-of-thailand.html

http://www.thebuddhasface.co.uk/exporting-buddha-images-and-statues-from-thailand-92-c.asp

Application form - http://www.nationalmuseums.finearts.go.th/OfficeMuseum/export-data/applicatinonform.pdf