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Travelling From Chiang Mai to Laos and back with vape gear

Discussion in 'The Thailand Vaping Newbies' started by Konrad, Jan 3, 2018.

  1. Konrad

    Konrad Thread Starter Member

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    Hello All! New poster here.

    I was wondering if anybody has traveled to Laos (Vientiane) from Chiang Mai (or any other part of Thailand) and back with their Vape Gear successfully?

    I am going on a VISA run later this week and cannot imagine going three days without my vape. From what I understand, it should not be an issue going there as long as I am smart about it, but how about going through customs when I come back. I will be traveling by Minivan. My friend has told me that your luggage gets put through an X-Ray machine at the border.

    Has anybody gone through this process successfully?

    Any thoughts or help is greatly appreciated.

    Regards,
    Konrad
     
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    That sounds about right...leaving LOS is usually not a problem.

    We haven't had much feedback on this method of travel. I would suggest putting your mod/atty in your pocket when you pass through Customs...juice in your toiletries kit along with all the other 'liquids'.

    Perhaps one of the other members has some recent experience on this mode of travel.

    Please let us know how you got on when you get back!
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  3. Konrad

    Konrad Thread Starter Member

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    Thanks for the quick response Siam.

    Was definitely planning on putting the liquid with my toiletries.

    It is not the Laos customs I am worried about, but rather Thai customs.

    Any ideas if they have metal detectors at the borders? If not, then I think putting my MOD and atty in my pocket is the way to go!
     
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    Don't know...but would be surprised if they do on the Thai side. I'd guess that they're looking mainly for smuggled ciggies & alcohol (the normal stuff), hence the reason for x-raying the bags.
     
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  5. Konrad

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    Alright, well I will let you know how it goes! I leave on Sunday ;)
     
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    I just asked my daughter, who went to Laos 2 weeks ago, they didn't check her backpack through the x-ray and also didn't go through a body scan when she excited and entered.
     
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  7. Konrad

    Konrad Thread Starter Member

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    Thanks for asking your daughter Konvict, really appreciate you finding out for me!

    I feel a lot better about taking my gear along now. Will probably still keep my MOD/atty in my pocket to be on the safe side ;)
     
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    I went a few months ago. No issues. However, I only vaped (discreetly) at 7-11 (Thai side at 5am), and when I got to the hotel.
    They sell vape gear (or at least they did) in the market hall (Laos side).
     
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  9. Konrad

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    I also plan on being very discreet about it. Will probably only vape at my hotel just like I do here in Thailand.

    Thanks for the info Rick!
     
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    hello , new poster here
     
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    dudu, welcome. Unusual nick you have chosen.:hello:
     
  12. Konrad

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    I am happy to report that I did not have any issues on my VISA run to Laos.

    No metal detectors at the boarder crossing and the X ray machine was out of order :D

    As for actual vaping, just did some low-key vaping at all the stops our minivan made with no problems. Even did some vaping at the Thai embassy while waiting to hand in my visa application and waiting to pick it up. As long as you stick to smoking areas everything is fine. Vaped in my hotel room as well as at the restaurant that I had dinner the night before (outside table of course and no massive clouds).

    Now my next problem is finding some e-juice here in Chiang Mai as I am running very low. Been using Thai Vape Mall until now, but there stock is very limited. Anyone have some tips or suppliers for me?

    Any help is appreciated :)
     
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    Thai Vaping Vendors Info section is your friend...some tasty juices available in the first 2 threads. ;)
     
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  14. Konrad

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    Thanks Siam, just looking at these flavours are making me lick my lips :D Getting in touch with the seller now!
     
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    Hello, new poster here
     

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