Moving to Thailand - do I understand the laws correctly *sarcasm warning*

[Fenway75]

So, if I understand correctly:

I can have my equipment....IF I convince the customs official it's electronic gear for some other purpose.

I can't buy new equipment....UNLESS see above.

I can't bring any nicotine liquid with me.

I can't buy any nicotine liquid, locally (despite the presence of at least one B&M in Bangkok), nor can I have it shipped there.

So in effect - "Yes, you can own a car, but no - you can't buy gasoline."

Am I getting this about right?

 

[Maka]

It's not easy to understand about Thailand but the bottom line is you can get everything you need here.
Here's something to read:
Vaping in Thailand, Legal to own but not to sell

 

[Fenway75]

It's not easy to understand about Thailand but the bottom line is you can get everything you need here.
Here's something to read:
Vaping in Thailand, Legal to own but not to sell

Thanks for the link - I've read similar stories, and while it makes me feel better about carrying my gear around and such, it doesn't solve the initial catch-22 - you can own it, but you can't import the liquid to put IN it.

Legally, anyway.

 

[Lipp]

Here's the latest news on the legality of e-cig's in Thailand:

the cabinet last month approved a draft announcement by the Ministry of Commerce banning the import of electronic cigarettes and baraku (shisha), defining them as prohibited items. The devices are...

http://www.bangkokpost.com/lifestyle/social-and-lifestyle/441298/no-smoke-without-fire

 

[izkolouk]

ok, i read it, so what, still not clear..."the draft is still being discussed by relevant parties in term of details"
so what can happen to me if police catch me with an e-cigarette and 2-3 small bottle of e-liquid [with 16mg nicotine], pay double the price of the goods up to 10 years in jail ????. i'm going to Thailand next Friday, what should i do ?

 

[kbelyeu]

There is NO ban on personal use only commercial importation. I vape anywhere smoking is allowed.

Hope this helps..

Happy vaping..

 

[Gqballa]

Just got back from thailand and i vaped everywhere.

A lot of people thought i was smoking ......... but that was only from the locals. When i vaped in front of police they didn't say anything to me

 

[P-Dub]

Don't sweat it. Never had a problem from anyone while there for two weeks. On my person through airports and just put it in the bin through the x-ray. No one batted an eye....