Cigar bars are flourishing in Hong Kong and Singapore and are a conspicious show of wealth, although in Thailand, due to strict enforcement of anti-smoking laws, the cigar business is literally as dead as a stubbed out cigar. To make things even worse in an already adverse political and economic climate is the high import duty on cigars. Pacific Cigar Co. is Thailand’s largest importer of Cuban cigars and their sales have been dropping.
Prices of Cuban cigars in Bangkok are about 3-4 times average Internet prices. If you reside in Thailand, buying cigars in any of the fine outlets is a sure way to go broke. For the tourist here for a few days, it’s a luxurious indulgence. It’s too bad because the resident is conflicted in spending money in local hotels and cigar shops and avoiding bankruptcy.
Did you buy a cigar from a cigar bar or a restuarant? What would you suggest on purhasing cigars in Thailand. What would make it more appealing to you.
We operate an exclusive cigar bar in Bangkok on Sukhumvit Soi 28. Google “Club Perdomo Bangkok” for more details.