Thongkorn Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 We are thinking of taking some Thai gold ingots back with us to the UK, They are about 50,000 baht each, would anyone know if there is a limit, Obviously we would carry them on our person,, which in its self would cause Airport scanners to go off. if we have the receipts would it be a problem would anyone know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howerde Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Gold bought outside the EU, is subject to vat at 20%, good news there is no limit how much you can bring if declared, a bit of jewlery i doubt would they would be bothered with if wearing it, but ingots different league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveAustin Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Check if Thai customs view gold as cash or not as the limit on the way out is something like 10k US. Then, as above, you'll get stung for VAT going into UK. Also not sure if Thai gold is all that desirable as an investment over there. I'd be tempted to flog it here and pick up some Britannia coins from the Mint in Blighty; no CGT on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suradit69 Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 At one time you needed an export permit to export significant amounts of gold. Not sure if that's enforced or what amount would trip the switch requiring the permit, but you might check with a clearing agent in Bangkok to see if a permit is required for the amount you plan to take out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawrenceChee Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 (edited) I normally put it with the carry on luggage in separate places and it never a get check unless you are getting some serious numbers like 20-30 ingots Moving 3-5 I have done and there are no issues an alternative would be to install a small chain ...if they ask wear it in your neck and say it's personal jeweler Edited October 13, 2014 by LawrenceChee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClutchClark Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 There was a previous thread on this very topic. Its possible the gentleman from the article is a current member of TV: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/739389-s-korean-man-arrested-at-suvarnabhumi-airport-for-smuggling-12kg-gold/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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