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HumbleStudent - Don't know if this helps or not: I never had my bags searched thoroughly leaving Thailand, and upon arrival in the states, never had any sort of thorough search. Of course, that was before 9-11 since I last traveled internationally.
I can't really see how mailing from tland to the states would be a problem, but you never know. Once I actually mailed these HUGE wooden lacquer plaques with mother of pearl inlays back to the states, and they arrived without a problem. But I don't know enough about mail security to say things for sure. Especially after 9-11. Good luck!
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Posted on: 4:20 pm on April 7, 2002
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humblestudent
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Thanks Hatyaiguy... I don't think I'll try taking any magazines back on the plane with me because I fear the baggage search is much more intense now.
Thanks for the tips, and I'll probably try the post office thing.
HS
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Posted on: 9:08 am on April 8, 2002
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seubeu
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If you really fill compelled to bring some mags back, here's how I'd handle it:
1) buy whatever you want.
2) buy another magazine or folder with a same size cover.
3) remove cover from legit mags and recover porn mags.
4) put into an envelope.
5) Tuck it deep into your luggage.
The security guys are looking for dangerous items, and despite what some midwesterners believe, porn ain't it. They are more thorough now but looking for things like computers, electronics, etc. Nobody can read your mags with an x-ray machine.
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Posted on: 8:47 pm on April 9, 2002
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abe snake
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Why would you bother? You can get just about any kind of porn in the US. Besides, if it is illegal at all, taking it back, covering it with something else and burying it deep will probably do more harm than good if it is discovered.
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Posted on: 9:20 pm on April 9, 2002
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Kris
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hs,
I agree with abe snake. I don't think they would do anything more than take them away from you. Unless I am wrong. Maybe you want to read up the rules on that one.
Kris
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Posted on: 9:54 pm on April 9, 2002
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seubeu
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Well, I was thinking of it more from a "if you're afraid of being embarassed while in front of a crowd of people you're about to board a 747 and spend the night with" point of view. You could probably even find a way to shrink wrap them so they don't come open. If they're illegal wherever you're headed then I would not recommend the method I posted above, just leave them in Thailand.
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Posted on: 10:00 pm on April 9, 2002
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humblestudent
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Abe snake, you are right about the endless supply of porn mags in the US, but a friend of mine (who's in the Navy) brought back a Thai version of Playboy or Penthouse that I was pretty impressed with.
Again, it'd be more of just a novelty thing than anything else, and not something I'd want to catch any trouble over.
BTW, one can get any number of foreign Playboy subscriptions from their website, but it's quite expensive.
hornystudent
(Edited by humblestudent at 11:54 am on April 10, 2002)
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Posted on: 10:53 pm on April 9, 2002
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mysteryman
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well best bet is not to try and disquise it...
just put a couple of mags in your carry on laggage with other mags, books etc...
then if they do decide to search you for some reason, remeber the dogs are there for drugs, so they know your not curry drugs a dog can't smell pussy..ahahhahha
ok not that funny....had to say it though..
anyway the dog can't small the illegal porn mag, and if your stopped by customs in thailand and they find the mag, just act dumb...what?..I can't leave thailand with this..why not?..he will say its illegal...ILLEGAL..but I bought it form a store in BKK..
what are they going to do!! through you into the bangkok HILTON (prison for those not in the know)
for a couple of porn mags....hahhha no way..its not drugs, your not in the porn trading business..just reading material...then again explaining to him you don't read thai ..can't say I only read it for the stories ..
that wont work..ahahhaah ...
anyway thats my advice...
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Posted on: 5:40 am on April 12, 2002
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Firstly, Porn Mags and movies are strictly forbidden in Thailand and you will find them only in the streets, sold by a guy who is fearing the police. However, Playboy and Penthouse mags sold in Thailand in the normal bookshop are totally legal and are very softcore. So, don't worry about them. When you leave the airport, customs won't check you and even if they did, these are legal mags. Maybe the only thing they can ask if for a bit of money 'to help you' but this is crap. You will never go to jail or even the police station for that !!!
Back to your country, i don't think that countries like US, Canada, UK, France, Germany, etc... will make problems because of softcore mags. You will certainly be ashamed when they found them but that's all.
If you are really scared and don't want to get your worse placne trip thinking about the customs on arrival, just send them by mail. This would be the safest thing.
But what a discussion for such easy stuff. If you had asked about bringing x-rated mags and tapes to Thailand, this would be a real discussion.
Take care
Jeff
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Posted on: 6:49 am on April 12, 2002
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HS
There are 2 types of porn mags being sold locally.
1. Softcore Playboy type of nude beauties - These
are legal and mostly available at local bookstores
2. Hardcore type i.e. man/woman, man/man - These
are illegal and mostly sold at discreet places. The
most popular sellers are located along Suriwongse
Road (I came to know those mafia thugs selling them
Since I bought earlier). Unfortunately, they are
not there every evening since the mags are pretty
hot items. Their police cohorts usually warn them
if there is an impending raid (very frequent lately)
so they change from one place to another –
sometimes closing down and re-open again later.
As far as I can remember price ranges from about
Baht 300 upwards but can probably negotiate.
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Posted on: 2:16 am on July 11, 2002
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