Despite its ubiquity in Scandinavia, snus is practically unknown in thailand snus and Laos. Customs officers typically deem it contraband and toss it when they spot packs in travelers’ backpacks at border crossings.
Two Swedish entrepreneurs are running a cottage industry on both sides of the border, producing and selling the smokeless tobacco. But they have no delusions about winning over the locals.
ACE Cool Mint
ACE Cool Mint is a tobacco free snus with a low nicotine content. It comes in slim all white nicotine pouches without tobacco and provides an uplifting and energising rush with mint flavor and ultimate strength.
If you are traveling to Thailand, you can bring 250 gram of snus with you without paying duty. Just remember to pack it in your hand luggage!
ACE Eucalyptus
Despite its ubiquity in Scandinavia, smokeless tobacco is virtually unknown in Southeast Asia. Customs agents typically consider a pack of snus to be contraband when spotted in travelers’ backpacks and will chuck it if found.
Two Swedes on both sides of the Thai-Laos border have begun a cottage industry producing and selling snus in Thailand. They have no illusions about winning over locals, who are oblivious to the habit.
ACE Citrus
A Tobacco Free Snus in slim bags for a guaranteed long lasting taste experience. Bergamot and strong tobacco flavours make this a truly intense experience.
Despite the popularity of snus in Scandinavia, smokeless tobacco is virtually unknown in Southeast Asia. Customs officers who spot the packages in travelers’ backpacks typically consider them contraband and chuck them away.
You can bring up to 250 gram of snus on the plane when traveling to Thailand. This snus must be packaged in accordance with Thai law.
RITE Cool Mint Large
An intense experience of cooling spearmint and strong peppermint combined with ultimate strength. These large, dry white portions provide a long lasting taste experience and a high nicotine strength.
In spite of their popularity in Scandinavia, snus is virtually unknown in Thailand. Customs officers typically confiscate the Swedish-made product and throw it away. Against this background, two Swedes have set up cottage industries across the border in Laos.
RITE Eucalyptus Large
Eucalyptus is a powerful natural antibiotic and is known for its ability to reduce fevers, soothe aches and pains and help clear sinus infections. It also has many skincare benefits, including antiseptic properties.
Longcut snus is coarser grained and has a stronger tobacco taste than loose snus. It is manufactured, distributed and sold enligt Thai law. The snus is delivered in pouches and is available in the following flavors:
RITE Citrus Large
In contrast to its ubiquity in Scandinavia, snus is nearly unknown in Thailand. Customs officers often confiscate and toss foreign travelers’ packs if they contain the smoked tobacco.
This snus is longcut and is not sweetened. It comes from Danish Ministry of Snus and has notes of juniper and bergamot that will please the most avid snus smoker! Also available in a white large size.
RITE Cool Mint Medium
Featuring a wintergreen flavor and a strong nicotine boost in these white dry portions. These slim portions fit comfortably under the lip and deliver a pro-longed snus experience.
Despite regional oblivion, Svensson believes there is a market in tourist-rich Bangkok. But with a ban on snus advertising and customs officers treating it as contraband, his cottage industry faces an uphill battle.
RITE Eucalyptus Medium
Eucalyptus has long been a respiratory remedy, and inhaling its vapors helps with sinus congestion, asthma and bronchitis. It also has anti-bacterial properties.
It’s a longcut snus, which means it’s coarser than loose snus. It contains bergamot and strong leaf tobacco from Siamsnus.
This snus has tones of mint and is perfect for those who want an exiting new taste sensation. It comes in white mini portions.
RITE Cool Mint Low
Ministry of Snus is a relatively new player on the snus market. They believe in choice and strength, which has been reflected in the design and creation of their RITE brand.
Om du tar mer än 250 gram snus pa din resa till Thailand, s kommer det att du fr smunnen mot thailandsk lag. Detta görs via flygplatserna i Phuket, Krabi och andra tusentals.
RITE Citrus Low
The flavor combination of juniper berry, lemon and bergamot creates a classic taste that is a must try! A perfect choice if you are looking for a more mild and nuanced experience.
Snus is a popular alternative to smoking in Scandinavia, but it is virtually unknown in Thailand. Some Swedes, however, are attempting to buck the trend with cottage industries along the Thai-Laos border.