Travel to Thailand, vacation in this exoticThe Land of Smiles does not surprise anyone. But in order that rest does not turn into a nightmare, it is better to prepare in advance and study both the customs and the laws of these lands. Especially it is necessary to pay attention to the fact that it is impossible to export from Thailand. After all, you do not want trouble at customs?
Of course, there are people who hope at random oron the ubiquitous corruption. But then this article is not for them. Many tourists, buying souvenirs in stores or in the markets, have no idea that this could create problems for them when they are exported. Even Russian guides can give incorrect advice. After all, it is not a secret that often the main thing is to sell your product, and there, as they say, out of sight, out of mind. We want to help tourists not get into a mess and briefly set out here the Thai legislation in the area of what is forbidden to export.
Works of art
Many people buy Buddha images in Thailandas a reminder of your stay in this country. But remember that figurines (both Gautams and bodhisattvas) can be taken out of the country only those that are smaller than fifteen centimeters. As a rule, such consumer goods are sold in all markets and in souvenir shops. If the figurine or its part is greater than the specified height, then the thing is prohibited for export.
The same applies to the chalices that serve as monks foralms This is done because such exportation is considered an insult to the feelings of believers. An exception is made only for scholars, monks, priests, religious scholars - in one word, those who need such things for research or religious purposes. But for this you need to get a special license.
What else can not be exported from Thailand?Precious stones that have not been processed, polished and not rimmed. Gold bars and any jewelry made of platinum, stamps, antiques, works of art (even reproductions) you cannot take home without a license either.
Exotic souvenirs
Поговорим теперь о том, что нельзя вывозить из Thailand from natural materials. In this country, a lot of coral, but just as in Egypt, you will not be allowed with impunity to remove them in their raw form. If you bought jewelry from this material, then there will be no problems. Although you should not buy products from corals and seashells too large. And then you can attract excessive attention of customs officers. You should not try to pack and stuffed animals of any animals if you do not have a special permit certificate.
Snakes, turtles, elephants, crocodiles
Snake and crocodile skin itemsyou can not take home only if you have too many. After all, there are many farms in the country where these animals are grown, and most of the products from them are sold legally. But ivory or tortoise shell is strictly prohibited. This also applies to any products made from these materials. Their export is illegal. An elephant in Thailand is a sacred animal, and hunting or killing him is against the law. Therefore, even buying such products in this country is impossible, it is a crime. Neither tusks, nor their elements, nor carvings, nor bracelets, nor necklaces, nor rings. All this is illegal and refers to the fact that it is impossible to export from Thailand to Russia and other countries.
Turtles all over the world are under threatdestruction due to pollution of sea water, industrial fishing and poaching. Therefore, they are protected by Thai law. And even if you see on the wounds of the night combs, combs and jewelry from the shell of a turtle, you will have to resist this temptation.
Other animals and plants
Very often from this exotic country they driveorchids. But often this happens in violation of the law. Be aware that plants or any parts of them that are still in a state of vegetation if you do not have documents or a license cannot be exported from Thailand. Therefore, only cut orchids, without roots, can be legally packed in luggage or hand luggage.
Animals that belong to rare orendangered species are not allowed to be exported in any way. First of all it is a sea horse. In dried form, it is often sold (and bought) in Thailand. But the scanner at customs perfectly highlight its silhouette. Therefore, if you really want to, buy traditional Thai medicines that contain seahorse powder.
What fruits can not be exported from Thailand
First of all, it is durian.Of course, this fruit is a symbol of Southeast Asia. Some people hate him. Others call the king of fruits. But be that as it may, they will not let you into the plane with the durian. The laws of the country do not say that you have no right to take it, but the rules of the airlines in this case are very strict.
Why it is impossible to take durian out of Thailand?Yes, just for his killer smell. After all, the slightest damage - and the whole room is filled with so much that no ambient refresher will kill this ambre within a few days, or even more. It will take at least a week for all this to erode. Who would take such a risk? But the dried durian or jam from it in the luggage can be taken, but not in hand luggage.
But there is another fruit that can not be exportedfrom Thailand by plane. Rather, it is even a berry or melon crop - a watermelon (not sliced, but whole). If you are traveling by other transport, for example, by cruise liner - please. But in a plane, due to the pressure difference, the watermelon can explode and cause damage to both your belongings and the luggage of your neighbors. Therefore, this berry, as a rule, withdrawn at customs inspection. The rest of the fruit can be exported. But this does not mean that you will not have problems when returning home. It turns out that fruit cannot be imported from Russia to South-East Asia. True, many do it, risking confiscation.
King's Property
Have you read the Constitution of Russia?It says that all land belongs to the state. But in Thailand it is the property of the king. And this is true, not just words. Therefore, neither buy nor take it away. Land can only be rented, and if you take it abroad, it equates to theft. The same applies to the sand. No matter how beautiful and snow-white he is, you cannot take him with you. After all, sand is also part of the land. By the way, sometimes it cannot even be taken from some beaches that are in protected areas. If you find a special guard who finds such a souvenir, then you will be punished before you get to customs.
Unexpected ban: coconuts
Но не только землю и песок нельзя брать с собой в as souvenirs. Another amazing moment for us is coconuts. They are forbidden to pack in the baggage or hand luggage of the aircraft in any form - both green and ripe. Why it is impossible to take out coconuts from Thailand by air? Because they are not visible through the scanner and it is impossible to understand whether there is anything illegal inside or not. Therefore, earlier, when coconuts could be carried in an airplane, they were often used for illegal transportation of drugs, counterfeit money, small-caliber weapons, explosives, and so on.
Punishments for illegal transportation
Of course, not always Thai customsrummage in all things passengers and seize illegal items and substances. But keep in mind that scanners work at any airport that you cannot fool. Moreover, your belongings appear through three times - when you enter the airport, during customs control and after checking in the baggage.
Предположим, вы не знаете, что нельзя вывозить из Thailand The list of such illegal things, however, hangs at customs, and you do not get rid of statements about your ignorance. Therefore, they will be removed, and you will be fined a large sum. Moreover, if suddenly your already packed suitcases arouse suspicion of customs officers or border guards, they will open it, but they are unlikely to hurry to put it back. Therefore, your belongings may simply not get home safe and sound.
There are cases when customs officers, having goodmood, for a certain bribe allow themselves to close their eyes, and you - to take out an illegal item. But they can make a scandal, confiscate a counterfeit, fine and stamp a passport about the violation of export regulations. But this is serious. Therefore, it is better to be law-abiding. Moreover, for the export of land in general, you can get a prison sentence.
