Duty-free cigars in SIN, BKK
 

Any idea on comparative cigar prices in SIN or BKK? Or HAN, CPH and HEL, for that matter (yes, I know the last two aren't Asia, but then I'm not expecting them to be cheap either!).

Also, I know that Singapore theoretically doesn't allow importing any duty-free tobacco, but I also know that in practice a pack or two is OK. Is there a similar rule for cigars?

Anything in particular that you're looking for? I'm flying out of BKK tomorrow so I can check on the prices for you.

The unofficial policy in SIN is that they will overlook up to one open pack of 20 cigarettes...I specifically asked them this the only time (in about 100 times that I have entered SIN over the last 10 years) that I was asked by customs to open my bags. I don't know whether something similar applies to cigars...the only time I bought some in Bangkok a couple of years ago, I just walked through without being inspected.

Cohibas, por supuesto :D

But I'll be flying SIN-BKK again tomorrow, so I'll report back unless somebody beats me to it.

Had a quick look yesterday and jotted down a few prices...I have no idea which are the good ones and I might have left out part of their names, but you probably know that anyway :D

Cohiba Mini (box of 20) : 910 baht
Henri Wintermans Half Corona (box of 25): 970 baht
Corona De Luxe (box of 10): 1070 baht
Dannemann Lights (box of 10):750 baht
Monte Cristo Habanos Especial No. 2 (box of 25): 9170 baht
Habanos ???? (gawd, I can't read my own handwriting :o ) (box of 25): 17,310 baht

I'm flying SIN-BKK tomorrow as well...don't tell me you're on SQ68

Thanks!!! I'll use this as a reference point for SIN later today.

I am! But in steerage. :( Say hi if you spot a young, tall, blond guy with a Flyertalk tag on his rollaboard :D