Official Thai Importer · Habanos-Certified
About Cigar Emperor
Thailand's officially licensed importer and retailer of premium hand-rolled cigars.
Dr. Matthew T. Nekvapil — Founder & CEO
A Passion Cultivated
With over 21 years devoted to the world's finest cigars, Dr Matthew T. Nekvapil transformed a private pursuit into a professional calling. His Habanos certification and decades of travel through Cuba, Nicaragua, and the Dominican Republic shaped a singular expertise in tobacco craft and provenance. Cigar Emperor was born from this cultivated passion — created to bring authentic, legally imported cigars to Thailand's most discerning collectors.
Our Refined Offering
As CEO, Dr Nekvapil directs all operations including MOAT Cigar Club Bangkok, a private lounge and members-only sanctuary for connoisseurs. Guests enjoy Thailand's largest selection of New World cigars from Nicaragua, Honduras, and the Dominican Republic — stored in medical-grade humidors lined with American cedar and filtered through Swiss systems. Our Bangkok and Phuket locations embody a dedication to precision, luxury, and full compliance with Thai tobacco law.
Service & Trust
The Cigar Emperor team delivers every order with white-glove attention: direct supplier relationships ensure provenance and authenticity, while our storage protocols guarantee every cigar arrives in peak condition. Through direct relationships with producers in Cuba, Nicaragua, and the Dominican Republic, we uphold Thailand's tobacco laws while ensuring every cigar reaches collectors authentic, compliant, and expertly preserved.
Our Credentials
Licensed Importer
Officially licensed under the Thai Ministry of Commerce and Excise Department.
Habanos Certified
Dr Nekvapil holds Habanos certification, the gold standard in Cuban cigar expertise.
20+ Years Experience
Two decades in global tobacco trade across Cuba, Nicaragua, and the Dominican Republic.
Medical-Grade Storage
Electronic humidors maintained at 22°C / 70% humidity, 24 hours a day.
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