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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 5:21 pm
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Originally Posted by AirCash
No doubt there are exceptions, my comparison was more related to other airports in Asia. I find it's usually the 'common' items like cigarettes, cigars, parfume etc that were more expensive than KUL / SIN or on par with Western / Euro airports.

Bangkok itself has a 'bargain' reputation, it just doesn't seem to carry over to the duty free at the airport. Compare the prices of spirits / tobacco in the duty free catalogue on Thai Air, I think you will get a better deal buying onboard.
There is virtually no difference in cig prices between SIN and BKK, varies slightly on the currency exchangeon the day but they are almost the same.
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