Cernovog wrote in message news:<06ef50b646f6c43d5b650468741a78c9@news.cyclonews.com>...
> In article <7f250382.0311151748.285ea44a@posting.google.com>,
> zarathustra@excite.com (Steve) wrote:
>
> > I'm going to be in Thailand this December, and I've been thinking of
> > taking a 2-day trip to Bagan. What travel agencies in Bangkok would
> > you folks recommend(I'm just looking to visit the major temples, a
> > market or two, and don't need anything fancy)? Also, since I'm
> > American, should I expect any hassles(especially coming back to the
> > US)?
>
> Just be careful about what you buy. There are a few things that you
> can buy in Thailand that can't be brought back to the U.S. For example,
> in Thailand, it is illegal for you to export Bhudda images or figurines.
This only applies to images of particular value. The standard images
that are available in the market can be exported.
> Also, there is a tourist tax you should be aware of that you have to
> pay, in cash, before you leave the country. I don't remember how much it
> is. Maybe someone else knows?
No such thing. |
