When you go on vacation to some exotic country, then, of course, you want to bring gifts from friends to her, and a couple of gifts to yourself. But in such countries as Thailand on the streets, you can buy a lot of a variety of items that will eventually be picked up at the customs. So let's avoid problems at customs, which will not add anything pleasant to your rest, we will understand the rules of exporting things from Thailand.
What is forbidden to export from Thailand?
- Ivory . Trade in ivory products is prohibited, so things made from it, of course, can not be exported from the country, and it is simply impossible to buy. Merchants can prove to you that they have everything legally, according to the laws, but these statements are an empty phrase. If you do not need problems at customs, then choose a souvenir something else.
- Products from the shell of turtles. In Thailand, live species of sea turtles, which are threatened with extinction. These species are protected by law, and their catch is prohibited, but, nevertheless, on sale you can find a variety of things made from a tortoise shell - jewelry, combs, etc. The sale and purchase of such items is prohibited by law.
- Shells. Export of shells from Thailand, especially large sizes, is also prohibited.
- Sea Horses. These inhabitants of the sea are also protected by law, but on the market you can see a large number of dried seahorse, which are most often used in folk medicine, and tourists are sold as key chains. Buy dried sea horses is illegal and exported from the country, too.
- The Tigers. Wild big cats are also protected by law, so the removal of the skins of the tiger, its skull or fangs is illegal. But again in the market you can find all this in abundance.
- Insects. Some species of butterflies and beetles are protected by law as endangered, so they can not be exported from the country. If you do not understand the types of these insects and can not say with certainty which ones are legally sold and which ones are not, then it is better not to buy them at all to avoid problems.
- The bats. Bats that play an important role in the flora and fauna of Thailand, the legislation also protects. But you can find on sale stuffed bats. Do not buy them - this is a violation of the law.
- Corals. You can admire corals, but you can not take them out of the country. Of course, sometimes corals in your luggage can not pay attention, but is it worth the risk?
- Crocodiles. A variety of stuffed crocodiles can be found in Thailand everywhere, but you can not take them out. Although, again, it's as lucky.
- Buddha. You can not take out of the country statues of the Buddha with a height of more than 13 cm, as well as all kinds of Buddha images. Therefore, in the markets
Thailand can often see paintings with Buddha image, cut into several parts, which makes their removal completely legal. - Fruit. Export of fruits from Thailand is quite legal, but it is recommended to bring them in the luggage compartment. Durian is not allowed to be exported.
- Alcohol. Export of alcohol from Thailand is allowed, but you can export no more than a liter. For excess of the allowed norm - fine and confiscation of beverages.
So, here we are and figured out what can not be exported from Thailand. Of course, there are a lot of restrictions, but it's better to stick to them, so that you do not have to pay fines at customs and not spoil your travel experience with hassle. And about what can be brought from Thailand - another article.