Hi i was wondering if anyone know about Thai customs laws in regards to bringing in knives in your checked baggage (not carry on ) i'm wanting to bring in a small 9 inch Parang knife, but i'm not to sure if i'm allowed to or not. Has anyone else had experience of bringing through a knife at CNX?

Hello,

Absolutely no problem at all. I've always carried a pocket knife (ever since I was a small school boy) and I am also a frequent biz traveller. I always toss my knife in my check baggage before my flights. No issues in Chiang Mai, or anywhere else in the world for that matter.

-Mestizo

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Thanks Mestizo, my main concern comes from the fact the knife is 9" so although its not massive its a good bit bigger than a pocket knife so i'm kind of unsure if it allowed

Is there a maximum blade length allowed to be carried on ones person in Thailand?

You will of course find chopsticks,forks and spoons readiy available.

There is a saying only barbarians bring a knife to the table

I brought a good sized survival knife to Chiang Mai from the US in checked baggage. No problems anywhere along the way.

What was the length of the blade CM Das?

I had a 10 inch bladed hunting knife in my check in. No problems at all through Suvanabhumi.

As long as its packed away you should be fine.

Thanks Baerboxer!!!

I'm not sure if any customs care about any kind of knife.I mean you can buy just about any knife you want in just about any country.

I got the knife through OK but they did confiscate my Heckler & Koch Submachine Gun last time I travelled through Chiang Mai customs

I've taken a set of chef's knives through with no problem.

I've taken a set of chef's knives through with no problem.

I've also brought chefs knives into Thailand, two sets, each on a separate occasion, one as a present. No problem at Bangkok International airport.

And 15inch machetes ok as well.

Most items are referred to as tools so ok but in hold luggage.

You can't even board a plane with a metal nail file in your handbag guys.

i suppose it begs the question - why would i want to carry either a nail file or a handbag?

Thanks Mestizo, my main concern comes from the fact the knife is 9" so although its not massive its a good bit bigger than a pocket knife so i'm kind of unsure if it allowed

I take 4kithcen knife whith me a mounth ago no problem at all Sorry fore my english

Why take it in handbag,

people ho now dont take in handbag,You not get throu securityTake it in the check in bag there no problem,hawe take chefs knive manny time