In Pattaya's very finest establishments they wouldn't recognise a cork in a bottle, as they assume that corks are always worn on hats to keep the flies off.
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In Pattaya's very finest establishments they wouldn't recognise a cork in a bottle, as they assume that corks are always worn on hats to keep the flies off.
You can buy wine on arrival at Don Muang duty free by the baggage collection.
Oz plonk (e.g. Hardys VR Cab Sauv) is 300 baht a litre (compared with about 500 baht in Friendship or Tesco for a 75cl bottle They also have some seriously good wines (mainly Oz) at reasonable prices.
Duty free allowance into Thailand is one litre of booze (wine or spirits) but I've bought 4 litres at the duty free shop on arrival without any problems.
Corkage at restaurants in Pattaya varies from 200 baht (Oliviers, Hot Stone ) to 300 baht (Saigon Bayview, Brunos).
Thanks LC thats exactly the info I was looking for.......I knew someone would give a decent answer to such a simple question..!! Thanks Again
I can't say I understand what all the fuss is about. I think wine is sadly a very pretentious thing to want to drink in Thailand. Im my opinion it is a nasty drink for the tropics, no matter what kind you are drinking. Red is worse, but all of it is just plonk in this heat and humidity. It makes you feel tired, listless and uncomfortably dorf, leaving very little enthusiasm for merriment.
Believe me if you live in the tropics, Gin and tonic will be a staple, even beer is nicer. Cocktails also work well, the drier ones, like a nice dry Martini with a fresh lychee or longan or Pimms without lemonade but rather fresh lime and soda, works wonders.
Cedric,Quote:
Originally Posted by Cedric
I thoroughly agree that gin and tonic is an absolute staple (not just for the tropics, either). But just once -- try a cold, crisp glass of Poully-Fuisse (or perhaps a Merseault) as the first wine at dinner. It brings frost to the tropics!
Some people obviously want to attract attention!Quote:
Originally Posted by mumbaighost
You should re-read your original question which dealt with bring booze into Thailand from the US. The statement that was made, which you now say exactly answers your question, had to do with booze you can buy on arrival in Thailand. There is a rather large difference between the two. My point was that, unless you flaunt it, you'll never get searched so in practice you can load up your entire suitcase with booze brought from the US to Thailand. That is an entirely different issue to what are the duty-free allowances and can you buy booze on arrival at the airportQuote:
Originally Posted by kodiak
You are right Homiterm , thanks for your more accurate response to my original post......better late than never
I will load a few better california wines when I come in January.....they are a bit heavy....so will have to watch what I pack.....!!
Thanks Again
Are you condemning us natives to insipid beer and fancy cocktails? That wine should be reserved to the fine gentlemen in more temperate regions? What drivel...Quote:
Originally Posted by Cedric
Wine can be enjoyed here in the outback.. just remember to chill your whites AND reds (slightly). Maybe you should actually try some when you next visit the backward rainforests of Bangkok.
My second response merely amplified my first response; it added nothing new to it. However you are always welcome to join the growing band who have me on {Ignore}Quote:
Originally Posted by kodiak