Guest Posted April 10, 2002 Report Share Posted April 10, 2002 I am travelling to BKK for the first time in May. I am bringing a diamond engagement ring for my girlfriend to ask her to marry me. Do I have to declare it when I go through Thai Customs in Bangkok? If so, what is the tariff if any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiHome Posted April 10, 2002 Report Share Posted April 10, 2002 Put it in your pocket and walk through the green line. TH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 10, 2002 Report Share Posted April 10, 2002 If you're american: get a receipt or something to indicate you have purchased it in the USA (if so). If things don't work out for you, you'll be able to bring it in without duty being assessed if they happen to do the search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummigut Posted April 11, 2002 Report Share Posted April 11, 2002 Buy a wig, wear lipstick and mascara. Waallaah, now you can wear it <<burp>> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 11, 2002 Report Share Posted April 11, 2002 Thanks for the unique advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 13, 2002 Report Share Posted April 13, 2002 If you've already bought the ring it's too late, you should have bought one in Thailand, your GF will prefer the gold and the prices are far better, so long as you go to a legit jewellers that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickfarang Posted April 14, 2002 Report Share Posted April 14, 2002 The law says you need to make a declaration if you are bringing in more than 20,000 baht worth of personal items. (The figure as I remember it, was posted is posted on the wall in immigration as you EXIT Thailand at airport. Go figure). RickF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 14, 2002 Report Share Posted April 14, 2002 True.. All non-residents are required to declare items if the total value is in excess of B20,000. Plus the ring is really not going to leave with you. Therefore it is (technically) a gift to be left in Thailand, and by extension, subject to appropriate duty, taxes and VAT in accordance with prescribed tariffs. That said, in practice... The probability of being stopped, searched and the ring being found are slim to nil.. However, if it does happen you have a bit a fancy footwork to do before getting out or simpy fess up and pay the taxes imposed. All things considered, Thai customs are, IMHO, a fairly well-run organization. --UPSer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted April 14, 2002 Report Share Posted April 14, 2002 The Customs Form No. 211 in front of me reads: "GOODS NOT /TO DECLARE cover only personal effects intended for passenger own private or professional use of which total value do NOT exceed Baht 10,000." Is there a newer form? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 15, 2002 Report Share Posted April 15, 2002 The Customs Form does indeed say B10,000 but a centrally placed sign in the Customs Offices says B20,000... Perhaps the form is current and the sign is not.. how knows. The point I run with is that whatever the number is.. it's only goods that are NOT going to be left in Thailand. --UPSer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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