Karlo Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 What are the customs regulations about what food I can bring with me in my luggage.... I was thinking of bringing some vacuum packed high quality sausages as I could never find good quality sausages on my visits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 If there are rules I doubt they will be enforced, I have brought in so many odd things over the years and NEVER been stopped once, Petrol hedge cutters, petrol leaf blower, Palm trees, assorted food stuffs tools etc etc and I dont mean a bit I mean 50-60 kilos at a time in my luggage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsxrnz Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 No problem at all. I always come back with as many Kiwi meat pies as I can stuff in the suitcase. I also bring back some decent kiwi steaks in a chilli bag. Your sausages won't present a problem, although I'd suggest you pack it in your check in luggage to avoid any dramas with cabin luggage checks when you board the plane wherever you're coming from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karlo Posted February 24, 2016 Author Share Posted February 24, 2016 If there are rules I doubt they will be enforced, I have brought in so many odd things over the years and NEVER been stopped once, Petrol hedge cutters, petrol leaf blower, Palm trees, assorted food stuffs tools etc etc and I dont mean a bit I mean 50-60 kilos at a time in my luggage How do you manage to get 50-60 kg that weight I am sure is checked in luggage... What's the tip not to get charged a huge amount for every kilo over your baggage allowance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canathai8 Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Consider keeping your sausage in your pants until you land at Suvanabhumi, but by all means bring non-sweetened cereal to the game.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canathai8 Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 I brought 8 kilos of (organic) oatmeal (at a fraction the cost of LOS), and 4 kilos of protein powder (with zero sugar and cholesterol) to Thailand. Never have considered bringing sausage, beyond the default one.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukrules Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 They don't care. They're looking for drugs, tobacco and alcohol in that order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittenKong Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 If there are rules I doubt they will be enforced, I have brought in so many odd things over the years and NEVER been stopped once, Petrol hedge cutters, petrol leaf blower, Palm trees, assorted food stuffs tools etc etc and I dont mean a bit I mean 50-60 kilos at a time in my luggage How do you manage to get 50-60 kg that weight I am sure is checked in luggage... What's the tip not to get charged a huge amount for every kilo over your baggage allowance Fly business class and belong to a frequent flyer programme. I also get about 60kg if I combine all my allowances. Some airlines give you nearly as much in economy if your FF tier is high enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulse Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 If there are rules I doubt they will be enforced, I have brought in so many odd things over the years and NEVER been stopped once, Petrol hedge cutters, petrol leaf blower, Palm trees, assorted food stuffs tools etc etc and I dont mean a bit I mean 50-60 kilos at a time in my luggage How do you manage to get 50-60 kg that weight I am sure is checked in luggage... What's the tip not to get charged a huge amount for every kilo over your baggage allowance Fly business class and belong to a frequent flyer programme. I also get about 60kg if I combine all my allowances. Some airlines give you nearly as much in economy if your FF tier is high enough. Back in the day, I got 3 bags at 70Lb each from United as a Premiere Exec member, and that was in economy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillyflower Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Over the years I bring in a lot of meat (mostly lamb) including deli. I get my butcher to vacuum pack it. No problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Miller Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 I am a bit surprised you cannot find acceptable sausages here, Karlo. I have had what I consider some very good sausage ,,,, but then again, there are so many different kinds of sausage it would not be odd if a particular favourite is lacking. I have not had what we call breakfast sausage in the US, but I have not been looking for such either. Most of what I have had is a German/Thai effort, with the German bit being the key to familiar product.It is not too difficult to make sausage, if you do not mind a bit of kitchen work. I would guess you can find the spices in the import department at Tesco, though I have not been impelled to investigate yet.A quick Google search revealed a number of outlets for world varieties of sausage, both imported and made here in Bangkok. I do not know if Bkk is convenient to you, but lots of choice here, with the understanding they will likely not be cheap.Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 If there are rules I doubt they will be enforced, I have brought in so many odd things over the years and NEVER been stopped once, Petrol hedge cutters, petrol leaf blower, Palm trees, assorted food stuffs tools etc etc and I dont mean a bit I mean 50-60 kilos at a time in my luggage How do you manage to get 50-60 kg that weight I am sure is checked in luggage... What's the tip not to get charged a huge amount for every kilo over your baggage allowance Emirates Business or First + frequent flyer Gold = a LOT of luggage I think its 56 kg business 66kg first + hand luggage 2x7 kilos total 70kilos+ and Ive often been over with no problems with them. 2-3 big bags + hand luggage 2 more small bags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailand49 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 It has never been a problem for me... never have givent it a thought since coming from the U.S. My main purpose when I return is to bring back quality stuff I can't get here. Allowed to bags 50lbs each, one is stuff with steak, baby back pork ribs, pull pork, cheese, etc... frozen and if possible vacuum packed, By the time I get here it is still cold but unfrozen. I even go as far as bringing back quality nails and screws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khun custard Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Yep, you'd go a long way here to find a quality sausage and if you do then go back a few weeks later and find the same consistency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karlo Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 One of my favourites are English Lincolnshire sausages, amazing seasoning giving a fantastic flavour which takes some beating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza40 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 I brought in 7 large jars of Vegemite on my last flight here. OK, non-Australians don't consider that to be food. To us, it is a sacred breakfast ritual. Maybe off-topic; however, I've always liked boerewors as a very tasty sausage. There's a bar in Chiang Rai that has Cumberland sausage on its breakfast menu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza40 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 It has never been a problem for me... never have givent it a thought since coming from the U.S. My main purpose when I return is to bring back quality stuff I can't get here. Allowed to bags 50lbs each, one is stuff with steak, baby back pork ribs, pull pork, cheese, etc... frozen and if possible vacuum packed, By the time I get here it is still cold but unfrozen. I even go as far as bringing back quality nails and screws. You can get really good quality screws in Thailand, low cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petedk Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 I brought in 7 large jars of Vegemite on my last flight here. OK, non-Australians don't consider that to be food. To us, it is a sacred breakfast ritual. Maybe off-topic; however, I've always liked boerewors as a very tasty sausage. There's a bar in Chiang Rai that has Cumberland sausage on its breakfast menu. No problem bringing that IN to Thailand, but it was a problem taking it OUT of USA. The security classed Vegemite and peanut butter as a liquid and wouldn't allow it (as hand luggage). It was ok in the suitcase but that had already been sent through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza40 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 I brought in 7 large jars of Vegemite on my last flight here. OK, non-Australians don't consider that to be food. To us, it is a sacred breakfast ritual. Maybe off-topic; however, I've always liked boerewors as a very tasty sausage. There's a bar in Chiang Rai that has Cumberland sausage on its breakfast menu. No problem bringing that IN to Thailand, but it was a problem taking it OUT of USA. The security classed Vegemite and peanut butter as a liquid and wouldn't allow it (as hand luggage). It was ok in the suitcase but that had already been sent through. A guy I used to work with tried to take Vegemite into Libya. Customs thought it was plastic explosive, and made him eat half the jar to prove it wasn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transporter Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 I often bring car parts, tools, food, coffee, mobile phones and spirits in my checked luggage. Usually around 80 KG. I pay the excess luggage costs. I was stopped for the first time, due to having 4 suitcases I think, at BKK 3 months ago. They made me empty the entire contents after scanning the lot and tried to make me pay duty on a 12 volt - 240 volt inverter. I explained it was for my personal use as were all the tools and car bits. Eventually they let me go after a fair amount of arguing. Not a word about all the Kinder Eggs, Coffee, food and drink. I will be cautious next time. Things seem to be hotting up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza40 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 I often bring car parts, tools, food, coffee, mobile phones and spirits in my checked luggage. Usually around 80 KG. I pay the excess luggage costs. I was stopped for the first time, due to having 4 suitcases I think, at BKK 3 months ago. They made me empty the entire contents after scanning the lot and tried to make me pay duty on a 12 volt - 240 volt inverter. I explained it was for my personal use as were all the tools and car bits. Eventually they let me go after a fair amount of arguing. Not a word about all the Kinder Eggs, Coffee, food and drink. I will be cautious next time. Things seem to be hotting up. You're reminding me of Radar O'Reilly in M*A*S*H posting a jeep back home piece by piece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soc Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 I brought in 7 large jars of Vegemite on my last flight here. OK, non-Australians don't consider that to be food. To us, it is a sacred breakfast ritual. Maybe off-topic; however, I've always liked boerewors as a very tasty sausage. There's a bar in Chiang Rai that has Cumberland sausage on its breakfast menu. The Swan on soi Yamato in Pattaya has Cumberland sausage on its breakfast menu. l had never had it before but now l like.! Very tasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soc Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 I brought in 7 large jars of Vegemite on my last flight here. OK, non-Australians don't consider that to be food. To us, it is a sacred breakfast ritual. Maybe off-topic; however, I've always liked boerewors as a very tasty sausage. There's a bar in Chiang Rai that has Cumberland sausage on its breakfast menu. No problem bringing that IN to Thailand, but it was a problem taking it OUT of USA. The security classed Vegemite and peanut butter as a liquid and wouldn't allow it (as hand luggage). It was ok in the suitcase but that had already been sent through. A guy I used to work with tried to take Vegemite into Libya. Customs thought it was plastic explosive, and made him eat half the jar to prove it wasn't. l like vegemite on hot buttered toast when it combines with the butter & soaks into the toast. Great on a cold morning with tea or coffee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canathai8 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 If you are ever in Phuket Karlo, they have good European sausage (frozen) at a place called Flints Bakery, on East Chao Fa Road, before the roundabout on the right, if you are heading South.. Best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 It has never been a problem for me... never have givent it a thought since coming from the U.S. My main purpose when I return is to bring back quality stuff I can't get here. Allowed to bags 50lbs each, one is stuff with steak, baby back pork ribs, pull pork, cheese, etc... frozen and if possible vacuum packed, By the time I get here it is still cold but unfrozen. I even go as far as bringing back quality nails and screws. You can get really good quality screws in Thailand, low cost. Stainless steel ones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza40 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 It has never been a problem for me... never have givent it a thought since coming from the U.S. My main purpose when I return is to bring back quality stuff I can't get here. Allowed to bags 50lbs each, one is stuff with steak, baby back pork ribs, pull pork, cheese, etc... frozen and if possible vacuum packed, By the time I get here it is still cold but unfrozen. I even go as far as bringing back quality nails and screws. You can get really good quality screws in Thailand, low cost. Stainless steel ones? Did that go through to the wicketkeeper? Or perhaps you have not considered Russian dentistry....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailand49 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 It has never been a problem for me... never have givent it a thought since coming from the U.S. My main purpose when I return is to bring back quality stuff I can't get here. Allowed to bags 50lbs each, one is stuff with steak, baby back pork ribs, pull pork, cheese, etc... frozen and if possible vacuum packed, By the time I get here it is still cold but unfrozen. I even go as far as bringing back quality nails and screws. You can get really good quality screws in Thailand, low cost. Stainless steel ones? Deck screws! The one here no matter where I buy, end up rusting and any force on the top they get stripped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza40 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 It has never been a problem for me... never have givent it a thought since coming from the U.S. My main purpose when I return is to bring back quality stuff I can't get here. Allowed to bags 50lbs each, one is stuff with steak, baby back pork ribs, pull pork, cheese, etc... frozen and if possible vacuum packed, By the time I get here it is still cold but unfrozen. I even go as far as bringing back quality nails and screws. You can get really good quality screws in Thailand, low cost. Stainless steel ones? Deck screws! The one here no matter where I buy, end up rusting and any force on the top they get stripped. Oh dear, we do have some serious people on TV. Any force on the top and they get stripped, indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 (edited) It has never been a problem for me... never have givent it a thought since coming from the U.S. My main purpose when I return is to bring back quality stuff I can't get here. Allowed to bags 50lbs each, one is stuff with steak, baby back pork ribs, pull pork, cheese, etc... frozen and if possible vacuum packed, By the time I get here it is still cold but unfrozen. I even go as far as bringing back quality nails and screws. You can get really good quality screws in Thailand, low cost. Stainless steel ones? Did that go through to the wicketkeeper? Or perhaps you have not considered Russian dentistry....... not my wickets but maybe yours now youve spoiled the whole game I was gonna get him excited and suggested he needed to bang them in hard to make it work Edited February 26, 2016 by kannot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FT10toLOS Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 (edited) For what it's worth, on my last flight, a couple weeks ago, they announced that meat products are no longer allowed to be bought into Thailand. Edited February 26, 2016 by FT10toLOS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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