Bringing a knife through customs at CNX (Checked Luggage)

[norky]

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?

[Mestizo]

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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[norky]

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

[arunsakda]

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

[RubbaJohnny]

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

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

[cm das]

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

[norky]

What was the length of the blade CM Das?

[Baerboxer]

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.

[norky]

Thanks Baerboxer!!!

[thrilled]

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.

[anonymouse]

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

[chaophraya49]

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

[Billmont]

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.

[eyecatcher]

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.

[HooHaa]

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

[homsiam]

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

[homsiam]

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