Buddhas in Bangkok
 

I am going to Bangkok for the first time, in a week or so. I am very interested in Buddhism and would like to purchase a small statuette of a Buddha as a memento.<BR><BR>However, I have been told that it is not permitted to take such statuettes out of the country - it is regarded as an insult.<BR><BR>Can anybody clear this up for me? Are my informants pulling my leg or is this really true? I don't want to offend anyone.

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TTT......I'm interested in the answer, too. Thanks!

My understanding was that you can't take antique statues of Buddah, but can take new ones.<BR>I brought home a small stone one, but it was a few years back. Anyone else know for sure?

My understanding of it was that rare artefacts were not allowed to be taken out of the country.<BR><BR>Although, I must admit I did read the small print on what you shouldn't take in/out of the country, and it was worded in such a way as to make you believe that it meant ALL Buddhas statues were forbidden to be taken out of the country.<BR><BR>I came home with carved wooden mask of the Buddha. I was fortunate not to want a statue as I'd already bought one in Manchester, UK before going over!<BR><BR><BR>Thailand Travelogue & Photos<BR>http://www.bangor.ac.uk/~fos007/fb2b.htm<BR><BR><BR>