Originally Posted by
Diplomatico
Of course it does.
A high end bottle of wine is outrageously priced in Thailand.....bringing in four bottles of your own wine without paying the exorbitant Thailand tax on wine would amount to significant cost savings over the same situation involving four bottles of beer.
(eyeroll right back at you)
For the last 20 years I always bring wine and champagne with me in Thailand and Indonesia.
Usually I bring one half and one bottle, to match the custom allowance. If we travel in group we bring the total allowance.
Wine storage can be a disaster in Asia, price can be 3 time more in shop and 10 time more in restaurant, and to buy high end bottle not ready to drink, what is the point ?
At least my wine are ready to drink give me pleasure and we enjoy with friends, and I don't feel ripped off.