My first world duty-free in BKK and SIN issue

[smit0847]

In a few weeks I'm travelling MEL-BKK-USM for a wedding, returning USM-BKK-SIN-MEL. HWMBO is a BIG fan of SIN duty free but we have a bit of a timing issue. We only have 65 minutes in SIN (at around 9pm) and I think if we don't buy (or collect) our DF before T-60 it will be too late for them to deliver it to the gate (assuming you cant take it yourself?) What is the cut-off?

We have more time in BKK on the way up (transferring to our domestic DOM BKK-USM flight) but I don't know what the rules are about taking liquids through DOM security and onto a DOM flight?

Any suggestions? Really don't want to wait until we get back to Australia and pay the rip-off prices here

 

[markis10]

You wont make cut off in Singapore which from memory is T-75, domestic Thai should not be an issue with LAGS

 

[AussieTim]

You wont make cut off in Singapore which from memory is T-75, domestic Thai should not be an issue with LAGS

I've made a purchase at T-60 before at Singapore, but if the trolley has already left they won't allow it. Try your luck I suppose.

Has anyone tried iShopChangi - Online Duty-Free Shopping ?

 

[serfty]

iShop no good:

iShopChangi is unable to fulfill liquids, aerosols, or gels item
to passenger who are on Australia- or USA-bound flights.
We apologise for the inconvenience caused.

Please make your purchase in-airport 90 minutes before you depart.

 

[smit0847]

I've made a purchase at T-60 before at Singapore, but if the trolley has already left they won't allow it. Try your luck I suppose.

Has anyone tried iShopChangi - Online Duty-Free Shopping ?

We will thanks but I suspect we'll be arriving into T1 or T2 from BKK (on TG) and then departing from T3 on SQ to MEL. Unless the flight is extremely early I doubt we'll make it in time.

 

[smit0847]

Does anyone know what the normal retail prices of spirits are like in Thailand? Cheaper than Australian DF? We could always buy on the ground and pack into our check-in baggage - we'll still be within our DF limits.

 

[JohnK]

Prices in BKK are comparable to SIN and cheaper than Australia.

Note you are only allowed 1 litre each going into Thailand.

 

[liparj]

I'm not suggesting you do the same but on a few trips I've taken more than my allowance into BKK...Most was taken as hand luggage and I bought more on arrival at BKK..

Agree with JohnK...BKK is usually slightly more expensive than SIN but cheaper than Oz. Currently a good exchange rate against the Baht which helps to lessen the price..