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Money and Shopping in Tachileik
Money and Shopping in Tachileik
Tachileik market is much like any market you would find on the Thai side of the border except that it sells a large quantity of items that would get you into a good deal of trouble with your customs authority back home.
You can find all the latest DVD's at prices ranging from 40 Baht. As long as you don't go mad with the quantity you should have no problems getting them back into Thailand, as for taking them back home, that depends on your countries customs policies.
Expect, occasionally to see wildlife, endangered animal pelts and skulls, though these are rarely seen in the main part of the market. Local handicrafts range from kitsch to genuine Shan clothing.
Knocked off prescription drugs (in particular Viagra) and X rated films are carried around by very annoying, but licensed hawkers. knives and guns are freely avaialable Do Not Buy the Cigarettes as they are usually Burmese knock offs put into western branded packages and will likely get you into trouble when you try and return into Thailand. (also, they taste *terrible*)
Be wary that if you do intend to shop here the Thai customs authority screen every bag returning to Thailand and do not take kindly to many of the things sold in the market.This applies mainly to returning Thais however, Foreigners bags are hardly ever screened as long as the bearer looks presentable
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