CALSinCM Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Are playing dice illegal to own in Thailand because they might be used for gambling? I have been unable to find a set in any store in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsxrnz Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 (edited) Buy a set of Snakes and Ladders. Or swipe a set from the Jackpot game at your local bar. Edited December 28, 2015 by Gsxrnz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 (edited) I thought of buying a board game, but I'm not paying $1000 for a game just to get a set of dice that will cost a couple of bucks in the US. I'm considering asking a friend to bring a set from the US, but I don't want him to encounter difficulties if he is stopped at Customs. That's why I'm asking about the legality. Edited December 28, 2015 by connda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Here on Samui you get them at the local pool accessories store. Bad quality as with playing cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 (edited) Neither dice nor playing cards are illegal as long as it is not used for gambling. Countless Pattaya (roadside) shops offering the popular "shut the box" dice game. Hardly a beer bar without. Local brand of playing cards, 290 Baht: Bad quality as with playing cards. Thais in Germany always insisted to get good quality plastic cards from Thailand instead of the "local crap" A popular souvenir from Thailand holidays. As far as I know there is a specific tax on playing cards? Edited December 28, 2015 by KhunBENQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 (edited) Locally you might have problems to find the round-edge dices as they are usual in most "western" games. Instead you will often see sharp-edged dice. (I don't want to go into detail further) Edited December 28, 2015 by KhunBENQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketboybkk Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 You can buy dice anywhere from street vendors selling games etc. Have a good look around Maybe play dice to barter price but don't get caught by police! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singa-traz Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Neither dice nor playing cards are illegal as long as it is not used for gambling. ... Bad quality as with playing cards. Thais in Germany always insisted to get good quality plastic cards from Thailand instead of the "local crap" A popular souvenir from Thailand holidays. As far as I know there is a specific tax on playing cards? Interesting link about card factory in Thailand: http://www.wopc.co.uk/thailand/playing-cards-factory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2unique Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 I've seen Yahtze and backgammon played openly in Thailand with interested police watching and offering advice. .. it seems to be more acceptable than playing cards. Closest decent dice - Singapore but it's been a while since I needed to buy any. Maybe Poi Pet? Check out my Camel Toe set made for Pattaya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracker1 Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 I suspect dice would not be illegal for the same reason playing cards are not illegal ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malt25 Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 I thought of buying a board game, but I'm not paying $1000 for a game just to get a set of dice that will cost a couple of bucks in the US. I'm considering asking a friend to bring a set from the US, but I don't want him to encounter difficulties if he is stopped at Customs. That's why I'm asking about the legality. "I'm considering asking a friend to bring a set from the US, but I don't want him to encounter difficulties if he is stopped at Customs" You should know by now you can bring a body through customs, as long as you don't declare it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninbkk71 Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 I thought of buying a board game, but I'm not paying $1000 for a game just to get a set of dice that will cost a couple of bucks in the US. I'm considering asking a friend to bring a set from the US, but I don't want him to encounter difficulties if he is stopped at Customs. That's why I'm asking about the legality. I've seen dice for sale in Robinsons. I think their legal unless you use them to gamble. $1000 for a board game? That's steep. Monopoly with gold pieces? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKnave Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Walk along Paholyothin in Saphan Kwai (in Bangkok), opposite side from Paolo Hospital, near the BTS stairway, and you will find a shop selling dice of every description. I bought some, just as conversation pieces, no issues,cash and carry... Mostly, I remember rounded-edge ones, but good for a look, if you're in the area... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biplanebluey Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Neither dice nor playing cards are illegal as long as it is not used for gambling. Countless Pattaya (roadside) shops offering the popular "shut the box" dice game. Hardly a beer bar without. Local brand of playing cards, 290 Baht: Bad quality as with playing cards. Thais in Germany always insisted to get good quality plastic cards from Thailand instead of the "local crap" A popular souvenir from Thailand holidays. As far as I know there is a specific tax on playing cards? Hey Ben that "Shut the box" game looks interesting-------How do you play that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotpoom Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 I was at my usual haunt yesterday (Ban Chang Beach) when I'm looking for a bit of peace and solitude and when I arrived back to my motorbike I saw a dice on the ground, a little on the large side, never seen one like it before. Anyway, I picked it up to maybe give to someone who might have a use for it...not much good on it's own I know but your welcome to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandasloan Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Neither dice nor playing cards are illegal as long as it is not used for gambling. Countless Pattaya (roadside) shops offering the popular "shut the box" dice game. Hardly a beer bar without. Local brand of playing cards, 290 Baht: Bad quality as with playing cards. Thais in Germany always insisted to get good quality plastic cards from Thailand instead of the "local crap" A popular souvenir from Thailand holidays. As far as I know there is a specific tax on playing cards? Hey Ben that "Shut the box" game looks interesting-------How do you play that? If only the internet had some means to find the information!! Let me help you with that. Try this link: http://bfy.tw/3U7P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 (edited) Funny enough there are different rules to play this simple game. The version I know: Two players, you might use dices to determine who starts. Roll the dices. You can now shut/flip one of the numbers: either a number that matches one of the dices or a number that matches the sum of the dices. If nothing matches the other player continues. The player who shuts/flips the last number is the winner. (concealed hint; 9 - 8 - 7 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 -6) Edited December 29, 2015 by KhunBENQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsxrnz Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Funny enough there are different rules to play this simple game. The version I know: Two players, you might use dices to determine who starts. Roll the dices. You can now shut/flip one of the numbers: either a number that matches one of the dices or a number that matches the sum of the dices. If nothing matches the other player continues. The player who shuts/flips the last number is the winner. (concealed hint; 9 - 8 - 7 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 -6) The version of the game taught me always ended up in me buying a girl a drink, regardless of me winning or not. Still haven't figured out why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time Traveller Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 I thought of buying a board game, but I'm not paying $1000 for a game just to get a set of dice that will cost a couple of bucks in the US. I'm considering asking a friend to bring a set from the US, but I don't want him to encounter difficulties if he is stopped at Customs. That's why I'm asking about the legality. the thai government has trained you well, Paranoid and obedient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juice777 Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 I am sure they sell them in tuk com in pattaya in a compute game shop they sell all those card games what the kids and geeks play, and I am sure I have seen them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldiablo Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 (edited) I thought of buying a board game, but I'm not paying $1000 for a game just to get a set of dice that will cost a couple of bucks in the US. I'm considering asking a friend to bring a set from the US, but I don't want him to encounter difficulties if he is stopped at Customs. That's why I'm asking about the legality. What game in Thailand could possibly be 35000THB which has dice to begin with? Edited December 31, 2015 by ldiablo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singa-traz Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 I thought of buying a board game, but I'm not paying $1000 for a game just to get a set of dice that will cost a couple of bucks in the US. I'm considering asking a friend to bring a set from the US, but I don't want him to encounter difficulties if he is stopped at Customs. That's why I'm asking about the legality. What game in Thailand could possibly be 35000B which has dice to begin with? He probably meant THB and not US$ ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langsuan Man Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Don't really know the legality of dice but according to the United States Postal you cannot ship playing cards to Thailand Country Conditions for Mailing — Thailand Prohibitions (130) Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); traveler’s checks; securities payable to bearer; platinum, gold or silver (manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles. Firing caps and charged metal cartridges for small arms and non-explosive parts of artillery fuses. Playing cards. source:https://www.usps.com/search.htm?q=Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lashay Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Just ask in your local beer bar where to get them locally, owners regularly have to replace lost dice. Same with cards, though in tourist areas seen those even in 7-11/family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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