Exports
If you are going to do shopping in Thailand you need to check your the laws on importing certain items that can be a HUGE problem getting out of the Thailand and into your own country. For example, anything that is representative of the Buddha you need to get a license from the government stating that it is not an artifact and the purpose for its use. I am not talking about a $15 mask that you purchase on the street that can fit into a suitcase but something that you will need to ship such as a painting, statue, furniture etc.Another thing is shipping wood. It will need to be fumigated before it is shipped and must comply with your country's regulations for fumigation and wood accepted into the country.All of it is quite complicated. The lonely planet if you are American, is a good resource, but check your country's import/export laws. And check Thai laws on Exports. It can get expensive...
