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Old Mar 9th, 2006 | 10:15 PM
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Taking A Camera into Bangkok

I am staying overnight in Bangkok on a flight to Hanoi.

I have a 2 year od IXUS digital camera. Does this count as an expensive item i need to declare.

Havinh heard al the 'horror' stories in the english media about BKK I am cautious about taking anything not allowed or dutible?
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Old Mar 9th, 2006 | 10:33 PM
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No problems at all with Thai customs.
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Old Mar 10th, 2006 | 06:07 AM
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I carry my Cannon IXUS everywhere. It's a great camera.

"Horror stories" about BKK??? Don't believe them. BKK is a wonderful place. Just don't be intimidated by the uneven sidewalks and electrical wires. The people are extremely friendly and helpful. And they are very proud of their country, culture, and King.
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Old Mar 10th, 2006 | 07:16 AM
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They don't care what type of camera you are taking in.
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Old Mar 10th, 2006 | 08:17 AM
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Horror stories in the English media about Bangkok? weird.
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Old Mar 12th, 2006 | 04:05 AM
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Just adding to the it's absolutely "no problem" view.

Horror stories? relax, no worries.
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Old Mar 12th, 2006 | 05:38 AM
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key words: english press...

enough said...ignor it..
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Old Mar 12th, 2006 | 08:14 AM
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No need to declare it, as also you do no need to declare your laptop.

I neever had problems with Thailand custom.
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Old Mar 13th, 2006 | 09:45 AM
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Oh, yes, the famous uneven sidewalks and electrical wires. While there in Dec/Jan, a Thai friend and I were walking along the street when we looked up and saw two workers working on a low-rise apartment building. Well, they were next to the big electrical wiring on the street and suddenly we heard an explosion, saw sparks, and heard a woman scream as if it were a life-death situation. We couln't cross the boulevard to see exactly what had happened.The workers looked shocked, but continued working and things quieted down. If you're tall, then you'd better watch some of the low-level wiring in Bangkok as not to walk into the maze of electrical wires. Even at my height, I had to be careful. Other than that, it's a great place and as for customs, I've never been stopped and I've been vacationing there nearly annually since the 90s. Happy Travels!
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