Longbow212 Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Considering bringing a vibrator into Thailand for the gf. Has anyone done this or had to explain to a customs official? Is it illegal? if so what are the consequences? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stopdarot Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 I suppose it depends on whether you are going carry it your luggage or conceal it about your person... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkmick Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Openly on sale in Chinatown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yabaaaa Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Take the batteries out first in case it "goes off" at the wrong moment or tell them its a "masssage device" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonititan Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 (edited) Are they illegal here? I knew they aren't easy to get here, but I had no idea that they might be illegal! Oops. I brought multiple sex toys (including a vibrator) into Thailand last year. I had it in my checked baggage, and no one mentioned it. And yes, no batteries is a great recommendation! I'm curious to hear if anyone else has had any experiences with this, as I was planning to bring another one or two back this year. Don't know if I want to do it if it's illegal, though. Edited March 26, 2010 by tonititan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfchandler Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 My understanding is such things are technically illegal in Thailand, hence their absence from the mainstream stores... And their presence in some shops in Chinatown and elsewhere usually is on the sly....like any number of other things around these parts... That said, I'm not sure what the customs folks would do if they were to uncover one (or more) in passenger baggage coming into the BKK Airport... Probably confiscate and give as a gift to their favorite mia noi...] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAWP Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 No need to bring one as they are sold here, but there have been reports of them being if not illegal atleast in need of import license. Haven't tried, have no need... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonititan Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 My understanding is such things are technically illegal in Thailand, hence their absence from the mainstream stores... And their presence in some shops in Chinatown and elsewhere usually is on the sly....like any number of other things around these parts... Any idea if it's "technically illegal" only to purchase them here, or to possess them here as well? No need to bring one as they are sold here I don't think I'd trust the quality of vibrators sold in Chinatown. I'd rather buy from home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mca Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 My understanding is such things are technically illegal in Thailand, hence their absence from the mainstream stores.. Yeah I've never seen them in Big C or Makro either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farang0tang Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Now there's an idea - 7/11 selling the 7 or the 11 (ps. what are those wooden replicas on sale in the market?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario2008 Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 From Thai custom website: http://www.customs.go.th/Customs-Eng/Trave...?menuNme=Travel 2. Prohibited items They are goods for which either the import into or export out of the Kingdom is prohibited, e.g., Narcotics Obscene items, and publications Counterfeit goods and pirated items Counterfeit notes and coins Protected wild lives Violators of laws related to illicit drugs, .e.g., having and holding for use, or being a producer, seller, or transporter are subject to the death sentence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfchandler Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Gives news meaning to the saying... "Gee, I'm dying for a good vibrator...." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mca Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Where I come from sayings are usually along the lines of " Red sky at night..." jf mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
up-country_sinclair Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 From Thai custom website: http://www.customs.go.th/Customs-Eng/Trave...?menuNme=Travel2. Prohibited items They are goods for which either the import into or export out of the Kingdom is prohibited, e.g., Narcotics Obscene items, and publications Counterfeit goods and pirated items Counterfeit notes and coins Protected wild lives Violators of laws related to illicit drugs, .e.g., having and holding for use, or being a producer, seller, or transporter are subject to the death sentence. Is a vibrator an "obscene item"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonititan Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 From Thai custom website: http://www.customs.go.th/Customs-Eng/Trave...?menuNme=Travel2. Prohibited items They are goods for which either the import into or export out of the Kingdom is prohibited, e.g., Narcotics Obscene items, and publications Counterfeit goods and pirated items Counterfeit notes and coins Protected wild lives Violators of laws related to illicit drugs, .e.g., having and holding for use, or being a producer, seller, or transporter are subject to the death sentence. Is a vibrator an "obscene item"? Good question. I wonder if there is an actual definition of "obscene items" anywhere, or if it's just up the judgment of individual police/customs officers. Anyone have more info? Also, I know that there probably isn't an answer for this question, but I'm still wondering - would it make a difference if it's a man or a woman bringing the item into the country for personal use? I don't mean it would affect whether it's an "obscene" and therefore illegal item, but perhaps it may affect what is done about it. I can't imagine the customs guys looking a woman in the eye and telling her she can't bring her vibrator into the country. Who knows, maybe it would be opposite though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deejah Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 (edited) saw them for sale at mbk a while back Edited March 26, 2010 by deejah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimsa Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 If she needs her pleasures to come from a nine vault battery then what's wrong with you? Seriously my friend. The chances of you being stopped/searched at customs are so minimal that it is not worth worrying about. Take the batteries out. Put it in your main luggage not your hand bag. I really think they have bigger fish to catch than a vibrator smuggler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark45y Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 If she needs her pleasures to come from a nine vault battery then what's wrong with you? Seriously my friend. The chances of you being stopped/searched at customs are so minimal that it is not worth worrying about. Take the batteries out. Put it in your main luggage not your hand bag. I really think they have bigger fish to catch than a vibrator smuggler. I think you should ask this question on the ladies forum. You are in need of some serious education. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarpSpeed Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Isn't this a country that actually worships Phallic symbols on some occasions with statues and statuettes? Given that it seems that a generic vibrator could hardly be classed as obscene in it's given form and yet even a vibrator representing a Phallus in such a case is still not considered obscene... It seems to be like most things here and it is left open to interpretation by the immediate powers that be.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkangorito Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 (edited) Warpy, I think you may mean the Philippines. EDIT: the 'elite' in this country are so anally retentive that a vibrator may be too much for them. As a consequence, they have banned all such devices. Edited March 26, 2010 by elkangorito Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarpSpeed Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 No need to bring one as they are sold here I don't think I'd trust the quality of vibrators sold in Chinatown. I'd rather buy from home. You're kidding right??? Whether you bought it at home or not it was probably made in China anyway... Besides never known any battery powered vibrator to do serious harm to the owner... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarpSpeed Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 (edited) ^^ No I don't...Phallic symbols of Thailand Some reading material for you.. This is especially funny, and I'm not going to touch this The provincial flower is the Golden Shower Tree (Cassia fistula), and the provincial tree is I couldn't make this up!!Wat Chedi Luang (วัดเจดีย์หลวง) This ancient community still shows numerous traces of mounds, ponds, stones from a sanctuary, statue bases, and phallic symbols. Edited March 26, 2010 by WarpSpeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkangorito Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Didn't you see the doco called "Shocking Asia"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkangorito Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Isn't this a country that actually worships Phallic symbols on some occasions with statues and statuettes? Given that it seems that a generic vibrator could hardly be classed as obscene in it's given form and yet even a vibrator representing a Phallus in such a case is still not considered obscene... It seems to be like most things here and it is left open to interpretation by the immediate powers that be.. Warpy, you are comparing 'now' with 'then'...two very different periods in time: Khao Kha Archaeological Site (แหล่งโบราณคดีเขาคา) Khao Kha is a sacred religious place of the Saiwanikai sect which worships Shiva as its highest god. Many artifacts used in rites have been found here including phallic symbols, holy water pipes, ruins, and an ancient pond. Wat Chedi Luang (วัดเจดีย์หลวง) This ancient community still shows numerous traces of mounds, ponds, stones from a sanctuary, statue bases, and phallic symbols. Wat Nantharam (วัดนันทาราม) used to be called Wat Tai and currently houses Luang Pho Phut, a red sandstone Buddha image from the Ayutthaya period. In addition, the temple houses a giant phallic symbol found at Khao Kha archaeological site and is believed to be around 1,200 years old and from the 12th-14th Buddhist century. Your comparison is not really a comparison since modern Thais seem to have taken a 'moralistic stance' against many things sexual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syd barrett Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 There is absolutely no point in risking smuggling sex toys into Thailand. Customs officials are a law unto themselves and will probably invent a big 'fine'. All variety of the said toys can be bought illegally within Thailand at erotic lingerie shops or markets. They won't be on display but are available 'under-the-counter'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lammbock Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 (edited) 2 Nights ago i put a Big Green one in a Girl in Pattaya opposite the Angel Witch! Also didn't use a Glass for my Beer if you understand what i mean. Ooooopssss... Is this allowed to post here???? Edited March 26, 2010 by Lammbock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarpSpeed Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 (edited) Isn't this a country that actually worships Phallic symbols on some occasions with statues and statuettes? Given that it seems that a generic vibrator could hardly be classed as obscene in it's given form and yet even a vibrator representing a Phallus in such a case is still not considered obscene... It seems to be like most things here and it is left open to interpretation by the immediate powers that be.. Warpy, you are comparing 'now' with 'then'...two very different periods in time: Wat Chedi Luang (วัดเจดีย์หลวง) This ancient community still shows numerous traces of mounds, ponds, stones from a sanctuary, statue bases, and phallic symbols. Your comparison is not really a comparison since modern Thais seem to have taken a 'moralistic stance' against many things sexual. Yeah your all knowing.... So by your understanding and definition they no longer worship Buddha either?? And just take a walk down "walking street" in Pattaya and see how morally indignant and progressive they are.. Edited March 26, 2010 by WarpSpeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkangorito Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 (edited) Warpy, from the 'discussion' you & transam had, I really don't feel like playing with you. As I previously said, your debating skills are woeful. Just look at what you are now saying, which is that worshipping Buddha is also worshipping phallic symbols. You really ought to read what you post, before posting. Edited March 26, 2010 by elkangorito Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimsa Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 If she needs her pleasures to come from a nine vault battery then what's wrong with you? Seriously my friend. The chances of you being stopped/searched at customs are so minimal that it is not worth worrying about. Take the batteries out. Put it in your main luggage not your hand bag. I really think they have bigger fish to catch than a vibrator smuggler. I think you should ask this question on the ladies forum. You are in need of some serious education. IS that so? You are a wise individual it seems. Self proclaimed, but wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makescents Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 I've done it, didn't have any problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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