Phuket

DREW · #1 22-04-2007, 00:18

Does anyone else take booze when they go over.

I always make a point of taking something (usually wine) as the local booze is usually more expensive or harder to find.

I take some cans of beer and cider as well, just to tied me over into the minibar, and I sometimes buy some at Changi airport in Singapore.

I also found this carrier in the Uk (about £3 on line) which you can use to carry 2 bottles of booze in or out of the case. You can get those leather ones as well but they cost a lot.

Regards

Drew

faultytowers · #2 22-04-2007, 00:37

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Originally Posted by DREW

Does anyone else take booze when they go over.

I usually take a decent bottle of Port for Crusty , he has a "cheese and wine" at Faulty's , so it's my contribution.

DREW · #3 22-04-2007, 00:52

Does he.

I didn't know that, I love Cheese and port. There are not many places in Phuket that serve cheeseboard as a dessert, let alone port.

I might have to check this out. Where is he and is there a menu for his place?

Regards

Drew

faultytowers · #4 22-04-2007, 01:13

It's not on the menu , he just decides every now and then (usually once a month when friends are in town) to lay on a 'cheese board' and some wine/port.

It's normally a case of 'bring some wine/cheese along' and join in.

DREW · #5 22-04-2007, 01:57

Oh Ok

I have sussed that one at least at the Deli, but it would be nice to find a nice restaurant that served it all the time, i end up drinking Grande Marnier and coffee sans cheese

Deli Supermarket, Provides Foods, Beverages, Wine, Food Supply, Phuket, Thailand

Regards

Drew

Mac · #6 22-04-2007, 05:59

I always take a bottle of port to Thailand. Have never found anywhere to buy it. Great with cheese, but better to contemplate life with after a long hard day....

Mac

Nautilus · #7 22-04-2007, 07:54

Yeah, a nice bottle of Whisky from duty free, when i want to have a quiet night and drink at the hotel.

steve w · #8 22-04-2007, 16:25

sometimes take a decent bottle of red wine,last time took a bottle of moet for a birthday party of a local tg.

georgelondon · #9 22-04-2007, 16:32

im taking a little bottle of polish vodka!

randy1 · #10 23-04-2007, 04:33

I like a drink as much as the next guy but after a while I start looking for excuses not to drink and after a couple of weeks more alcohol is the last thing I want. I realize that BM's are a breed apart but I can't imagine bringing more alcohol to Thailand. Aloha Andrew

ding · #11 23-04-2007, 07:50

Promised a couple of people in Dec that on my return visit I would bring back a couple of bottles of very good Tequila. (don't ask)
Question: anyone know what is my allowance for bringing into the country? Am I limited to one bottle?
Thanks for the help.

shwaygwailo · #12 23-04-2007, 08:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by ding

Promised a couple of people in Dec that on my return visit I would bring back a couple of bottles of very good Tequila. (don't ask)
Question: anyone know what is my allowance for bringing into the country? Am I limited to one bottle?
Thanks for the help.

Thailand 200 cigarettes or 250gm tobacco/cigars, 1L of alcohol

all countries here.

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Crazy_Matt · #13 23-04-2007, 08:16

Limit was 1 Litre last Septmeber.

I like to get 2 x 500 Duty Free different spirits for back at the hotel.

faultytowers · #14 23-04-2007, 15:12

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Originally Posted by ding

Promised a couple of people in Dec that on my return visit I would bring back a couple of bottles of very good Tequila. (don't ask)

I also brought a couple of bottles of 'Patron' tequila over for one BM , he assured me it was for 'sipping' , but the next week informed me he had almost finished one bottle............in one night !!!!!!

I was lucky that customs did not stop me , but it was a risk I was willing to take , both bottles were in my suitcase (less chance of being caught than if in hand luggage).

aussie dollar · #15 23-04-2007, 15:55

normally get mine in singapore couple of bottles of glenfiddich.
seems cheaper than duty free in oz.
have bought Baileys for the girls they seem to like it.

urtheman · #16 24-04-2007, 12:16

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Originally Posted by faultytowers

I also brought a couple of bottles of 'Patron' tequila over for one BM , he assured me it was for 'sipping' , but the next week informed me he had almost finished one bottle............in one night !!!!!!

I was lucky that customs did not stop me , but it was a risk I was willing to take , both bottles were in my suitcase (less chance of being caught than if in hand luggage).

I'm that BM appreciated it alot!

Good tequila like Patron is not available here ..at least that's what my friends have told me

I know of many people that have brought over a little too much booze, no problem,. If you do get stopped they will probably charge you duty on it if it's a real expensive bottle than it's worth it than to lose it.

I have brought back 5 bottle of 750ml wine before no problem.

aussie dollar · #17 24-04-2007, 13:39

Always Bring In Over Limit 3 Or 4 Cartons Of Cigs 2 To 3 Litres Of Grog.

To Be Honest Never Been Searched On Entry To Thailand Guess One Day Will Be (guess I Just Look Honest)

Always Show Confidence At Customs Seems To Do The Trick.

faultytowers · #18 25-04-2007, 00:21

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Originally Posted by urtheman

I'm that BM appreciated it alot!

Didn't want to name you , as it may have given some the impression you were a p!ss-head

....................which of course you are !!!!!

Nautilus · #19 25-04-2007, 06:49

I notice every time i pass customs, there is either no one there or a couple of them busy chatting.

Next time i will bring more than 1 bottle.