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How To Travel Smart With Kratom: A Simple Guide

August 4, 2020 by LCK

In the past, those who advocated for the safe use of kratom would also find themselves needing to share their experiences on traveling with kratom. Due to how little the general public knew about kratom, many kratom users were stopped while traveling to answer questions about the botanical substance in their bags.

Is this still a problem today, and can you travel safely with kratom?

It is possible to travel with kratom, but you will still want to take steps to make sure that you are being smart about how you travel. There’s nothing wrong with what you are doing, and it is important that you remember that as you prepare for your trip.

Here is how you can safely travel with kratom!

How To Travel Safely With Kratom

Do Your Research

The first thing that you need to do to ensure that you don’t encounter any problems before you travel is to do your research. There are some important things that you need to be sure of before you go:

  • Does your destination have any laws about using or carrying kratom?
  • Does your destination or current location have any laws about transporting kratom or other natural substances?
  • Does the airline that you are traveling on have any regulations about where or how to transport natural substances like kratom?
  • Is there a limit on how much you are allowed to carry with you?

By searching up your destination name and kratom laws, you can easily find the information that you need about these rules. Many places do not have specific kratom rules or regulations yet.

Regardless, you simply need to be educated about what is and what is not allowed. Then, make sure that you follow those guidelines closely.

Only Bring What Is Needed

While it might be tempting to bring a huge selection of kratom with you, that’s unlikely to be necessary. Only pack what you typically use in the time period that you will be traveling, and don’t be tempted to bring more than you need.

Not only will bringing more than you need to weigh you down unnecessarily, but it will also make it seem like you have a lot of kratom on you. Even if there aren’t any specific limitations in place, having a large amount of an unknown substance in your bag could lead to extra questioning.

For that reason, it’s best to bring only what you need when traveling.

Arrive Early

Give yourself extra time at the airport when you are traveling with kratom. While you might not be questioned at all, there is a chance that the security agents will want to do a closer inspection of your bag if they aren’t sure what kratom is.

This could lead to a bag inspection, questioning, and even a swab test of the substance to ensure that you aren’t trying to transport anything illegal. This might sound scary, but it is simply part of the process.

Remember that kratom remains relatively unknown to the population at large. This means that many people will not recognize the word, let alone the actual plant material. Just in case the agents want to do a closer inspection, give yourself extra time at the airport.

Don’t Try To Hide Things

You’ve done your research; you know that you are legally permitted to bring kratom with you on your trip. Do not try to hide the kratom. Pack it wherever is most convenient to pack; there’s no need to try to disguise what it is.

Trying to hide something is going to make it seem suspicious even when it is not suspicious. It is best to be very straightforward about what you are carrying with you.

In fact, it is probably best to pack your kratom with the original labels in place if possible. Packing your kratom in its original packaging will be very clear what the substance is if there are any questions. Plus, it will be clear that you are not trying to hide what it is.

Be Prepared For Questions

As mentioned, airport security may have some questions about what it is you are carrying if they are not familiar with kratom. Don’t worry; this is standard protocol. These agents are trained to deal with many things, but that doesn’t mean that they know every medication or supplement on the market.

By being ready to answer a few questions about kratom, you can effectively explain what it is and quell any worries that they may have about the substance. Don’t be nervous, and simply answer the questions as accurately as you can.

Abide By The Agent’s Decisions

While unlikely, it is possible that one of the security agents might decide that they cannot allow you to go through security with your kratom supply. This could be because they cannot identify with it is, and they want to do further testing but do not have the time or means to do so.

This would be incredibly frustrating, but you don’t have much of a choice besides allowing them to do what they want. They are in charge of this situation. It might be OK to ask to talk to a supervisor to be able to clear up any future problems regarding kratom. Still, it’s probably best to just take the loss and move on.

Travel Safely With Kratom 

There aren’t any aviation rules that prevent you from traveling with kratom or with supplements that you might want to have on hand when you’re out of town. Still, it’s always possible to meet with some confusion or resistance when traveling, so it’s best to be prepared.

Pack smart. Educate yourself. Be prepared for whatever you might meet. By knowing what you might encounter before you head to the airport with kratom in your bag, you’ll be more prepared than you need to be. Get ready for a comfortable flight!

Filed Under: Resources Tagged With: airport, carry-on, featured, inspection, kratom, label, packing, swab, travel, TSA

A Tiny Tour of Thailand

August 21, 2019 by LCK

When we’re looking through our catalog, it’s easy to think of Thailand as nothing more than the place where some of our most popular strains of Kratom originated. Of course, Thailand is much more than that, but not everyone has had the opportunity to learn more about this rich and varied country.

Today, come on a tiny tour of Thailand with Left Coast Kratom! While we can’t all fly there together, we can learn more about what the island is like and what are the most popular things to do when people visit. After all, Thailand is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. 

Whether you want to learn more about Thailand’s beaches or their culture, we’ll get you started on discovering those areas today.

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The Basics of Thailand

Thailand is the 50th largest country in the world. For comparison, it is just a little bit larger than Spain. The island itself spans a wide range of area, so there are differing climates and zones depending on where in the country you are. The northern regions are very different from the tropical regions of the south.

Thailand is home to more than 68 million people and counting! The country is still growing, and big cities are getting even bigger. Thailand is divided into 76 different regions. From tiny villages all the way up to huge cities like Bangkok and Chiang Mai, there are towns of every type and size. Depending on which of these places you visit, you will get a very different experience.

Currency in Thailand is known as the Thai Baht. One USD equals 33 Thai Baht; having a conversion calculator handle when traveling around will be very useful unless you are great at doing math in your head.

Thailand’s Climate & Geography

To understand what a place is really like, we first need to be able to imagine what it would like to be there ourselves! In Thailand’s case, the climate and geography play a big role in that.

Weather Throughout The Year

The specifics of the weather, of course, will differ depending on the exact region that you visit, but the following information about how the change in seasons affects the weather throughout the year should help you to narrow down when you would want to visit the country.

Most people visit Thailand between November and February. This is because the coolest and driest weather of the year (with an average temperature of 29ºC/85°F) happens at this time. In the north of Thailand during this time, the weather at night can get pretty chilly.

April to June is very hot in Thailand, especially if you are not used to the heat. By the end of May, monsoon season will begin and most days will see weather that is wet, wet, wet! The heaviest rains happen in June and August. October is a borderline month; it can be dry or it can be wet depending on the year.

Thailand’s Geographic Features

Thailand has high mountains in the north, and these mountains go down towards the south along the country’s border with Burma. The highest peak is Doi Inthanon, an 8,451-foot mountain. The lowest power is the Gulf of Thailand, which is located at sea level.

The central area of Thailand is a fertile plain that is fed by the 231-mile long Chao Phraya River. Most major cities, historically significant locations, and densely populated areas are located along this river. In a way, it brings life to Thailand. Eventually, the river drains into the area south of Bangkok.

Thailand also has a plateau region known as the Khorat Plateau. Here you can find low, rolling hills as well as shallow lakes. This region drains into the Mekong River system. The end of the land in the southern peninsula becomes overtaken by mangrove swamps. Off the coasts of Thailand, many islands can be found, such as the famous Phuket.

Popular Destinations in Thailand

So, where do people visit when they go to Thailand? Where do Thai people go when they vacation within their own country? There are a lot of wonderful places to see in Thailand, so listing them all would be impossible. We’ll just be mentioning some of the most popular and well-known tourist destinations.

Big City Life

Many tourists, Thai or otherwise, visit the big cities of Bangkok, and Chiang Mai! While the image of Thailand that comes to mind for most when thinking of Thailand is of a beach, much of the excitement and culture of Thailand exists in the cities!

Beaches & The Islands

What’s more wonderful than the opportunity to visit some tropical islands? Not much! In Thailand, you can do just that. From five-star coastal resorts to small, barely populated island beaches, there is a huge range of beach and island activity that you can join.

For the best experience, try to do a little of both. Visit a popular beach near Phuket, and then plan an excursion to a pristine beach in one of Thailand’s many nature reserve areas to see what that is like as well. You’ll probably love them both!

The Mountains & Mountain Towns

As mentioned, the northern regions of Thailand are very mountainous. Visiting the Thai Highlands is an interesting way to see a different side of Thailand. The way of life in mountain villages is quite different. You can hike, explore, and destress.

Other Popular Locations

These three main types of things to do are, of course, not the only things that you can do in Thailand! Here’s a quick run-through of some of the other most popular things to do when visiting this enticing nation:

  • • Phi Phi Islands
  • • Krabi
  • • Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
  • • Khao Yai National Park
  • • Khao Sok National Park
  • • Ko Chang District
  • • Thani
  • • Hat Yai

These are just a few of the many, many places that we could recommend. Searching through images of Thailand can help you imagine what other areas of this type of tour could include! Ultimately, your own trip to Thailand would be able to include anything that you wanted; you just need to choose!

Filed Under: Resources Tagged With: featured, international, kratom, mitragyna speciosa, southeast asia, thailand, tourism, tourist, travel, visit

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