Im off to Thailand next month, I heard that protein is illegal WTF!!

[B182]

t-mag had a 3 article series about Thailand, discussing everyting from nightlife to gear and gyms there, I think it would help to read it.

 

[DepressiveJuice]

DepressiveJuice, are you serious?

well as far as importing it they'll give you trouble

 

[rush]

thanks for the replies, so bottom line I shouldnt pack
the suitcase with my 160 packs of myoplex.. they
may consider that trafficking... I mean the street price
must be huge

 

[cyp]

Is this true and if so is it ok if I bring some with me in the
suitcase, I mean juice is legal so how could protein not be ??

Even if it's not illegal, I would never take a big bag of white powder into a country where drug trafficers get the death penalty.

 

[corvettedudeman]

Protein powder isn't illegal over there.

Be careful, dont smoke anything... A friend of mine went to thailand for a year... Smoked a blunt with meth once and didn't know it and got hooked.. He came back methed out and really fucking weird and crazy. It was really sad how cracked out he was... He impregnated 2 thai women, and some other weird shit.

 

[browncloud]

You can pretty much bring any supplement you want into Thailand, I even have brought in ECA with no problem. When ever i leave here i bring back usually two big things of pro complex. Protein powder is more widely available here now than it was 6 months ago when it got approved as a beverage not a supplement. There is also some Aussie guys producing protein locally for much less than the GNC or pharmacy price. They sell it at the Capitol club on sukumvit soi 24 bangkok.

And as Thiabol said becareful of the street food it is very good and cheap but they put so much MSG in the food here you will retain water like a mother fucker. For good clean food there is Villa and Tops Market, where you can find chicken, meats, and canned tuna, but definitely not as protein friendly as the west. Good luck and make sure you rap it here, because not to many people do!!!!!!!!

 

[BIG POPPA]

That is some fucked up shit. But you get cheap roids and more pussy u can ever dream of and cheap food. I think thats a good trade off.

OMG r u serious?? that's exactly what I thought thailand was like! goddamnnn I have to go.

when u say pussy do you mean hookers or that those girls just love americans?

 

[thaibol]

Protein supps from Capitol Club on Soi 24? Hmm, didn't know that. Glad I checked back on this thread.

As for bringing stuff in, Thai customs is notoriously lax. If you don't declare, they almost never search, just sit there with a bored expression and wave you through. Even post 9/11.

But ... if you get caught with a suitcase full of supp packs they will likely ask you to pay import duties plus a fine. Not really worth it? Also, if it's just white powder in baggies etc you can guess they will want to verify what it is.

As for where to buy gear (it's legal here, so I hope I'm not breaking any board rules): the best prices and selection I've found are at the first big pharmacy you come to walking down down from Robinson's Dept Store on Sukhumwit Rd. Soi 19. It's on the same side of the street, walking 'down' Sukhumwit (west-- towards Soi 17) as opposed to 'up' (east-- towards Soi 21 and Soi Cowboy). Those directions are easier to understand once you get here.

I think you can trust that pharmacy. They have a good selection and I don't think the family that runs it would mess around selling fake gear etc. Some little shops that only have one or two types of gear, I wouldn't buy from them.

The other poster's comment about MSG was very good. I used to try to get my veggies on the street (cheap, no prep) but the veggie dishes in particular are LOADED with MSG.

I second the recommendation about Villa and Tops as particularly good but really any supermarket will have what you want. Do you know where you'll be staying?

As for the women-- that's a whole 'nother subject. Just keep your wits about you and not slack off on the condom use.