Meds on ice - problem exiting BKK?
Nov 17, 2024 | 11:32 pm
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Meds on ice - problem exiting BKK?
I''ve got two months worth of Eventity that need to be kept refrigerated, not frozen.
Is this going to be a problem for airport security? Will I need to ditch the frozen ice packs before security and then try to buy ice past security?
Is this going to be a problem for airport security? Will I need to ditch the frozen ice packs before security and then try to buy ice past security?
Last edited by chollie; Nov 18, 2024 at 3:54 am
Nov 18, 2024 | 1:38 am
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is checking bag not an option for you?
checking with AOTs security policy might also give you an answer.
my guess is that theyll definitely search your carry-on, re-scan the ice packs separately again to ensure its not xyz and send you your way.
Nov 18, 2024 | 8:45 pm
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Nov 19, 2024 | 1:45 am
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Thanks. Wish me luck. I connect through ICN. Hopefully the ice packs won't be an issue there either.
It's very expensive stuff and has to be handled carefully. I have two packs, each with two preloaded syringes. You are even supposed to avoid light exposure. The pharmacy gave it to me in a little cooler with the ice packs.
It's very expensive stuff and has to be handled carefully. I have two packs, each with two preloaded syringes. You are even supposed to avoid light exposure. The pharmacy gave it to me in a little cooler with the ice packs.
Nov 19, 2024 | 3:20 am
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Make sure you have whatever paperwork for the medication might be required, if they are something niche. Different countries may have different rules for the drugs themselves.
Nov 19, 2024 | 8:53 pm
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Nov 24, 2024 | 6:42 pm
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Halfway home. BKK tapped the cooler lid and I said ‘medicine’. Straight through the xray, no need to show documents or even open the cooler.
For anyone in the future: three ice packs (water frozen in a baggie), styrofoam cooler, Two boxes, each containing two pre-loaded syringes,
Further update for anyone doing this: no problem in ICN. The cooler got flagged, pulled, I said it was medicine, she ASKED if she could take a look. Quick consult with the xray operator and they didn't open it or re-xray it.
For anyone in the future: three ice packs (water frozen in a baggie), styrofoam cooler, Two boxes, each containing two pre-loaded syringes,
Further update for anyone doing this: no problem in ICN. The cooler got flagged, pulled, I said it was medicine, she ASKED if she could take a look. Quick consult with the xray operator and they didn't open it or re-xray it.
Last edited by chollie; Nov 25, 2024 at 8:33 pm