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  • Moving items from the US to Thailand

    I am currently back in the US and coordinating a move of items from the US(port of Oakland) to Thailand. I am finding there are many grey areas and some pretty harsh rules.

    Below is a link if you plan on moving a car

    http://www.customs.go.th/wps/wcm/con...rsonalvehicle+

    Few things. I highly discourage moving a car or motorcycle. The tax penalty and delay is simply not worth it.

    I am here with my Thai GF and by law after she has resided here for over a year she can bring back all items less a motor vehicle without tax penalties. The important bit of info is to show her name on ownership of all items being moved and they should all be used(or appeared used)

    On your inventory list(Bill of laden) be very precise and complete. If you leave out info or write something subjective they might open the container and do a physical search.

    Below is some contact info for shipping

    Cargo Shipping in BKK

    The company name is CTI Logistics
    They have been my business for 34 years.
    Contact these people and ask for Khun Visut. He speaks great English and is extremely experienced in this area.
    International Relations Division
    Mr.Visut Ittihirunwong (DIR)
    + Telephone
    (662) 2580060-6, 2590360-9 Ext.170
    +Fax
    [662]258-3879, 259-5883

    Another in US

    Ace Relocation Systems
    An Agent for Atlas Van Lines
    1-877-221-7984


    I will post more on this as I get closer.

    Any questions you can PM or post and I will respond.

  • #2
    A few things - what is the shipping cost and how do you prove that your Thai girlfriend is the owner of the items? How long will it take from door to door?
    Last edited by Coffee; 03-08-2013, 05:36 PM.

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    • #3
      Coffee,

      Answering your questions;

      Best price thus far door to door is $5200. This is for a 20 x 8 x 8 container up to 7000 lbs.

      As proving it is hers, any receipts are great validation but the best and most visible is she books the entire shipment under her name. Best to keep your name completely off the bill of laden.

      Door to door barring no delays at customs is 23 to 30 days.

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      • #4
        Thanks for the great info. I might ship some stuff in the future.

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        • #5
          Coffee,
          I will post more info as it develops or changes and what you can bring without "Raising a flag". I am planning on bringing an ATV over and picked up some great advice to list it as a "Lawnmower". So I will add a mower blade to it and list it as such. According to my GF her research has shown that all items must be "used" and that nothing can be new. I am researching some other things as I have heard that TV's get taxed high. I am not sure if that applies to a Thai moving it or a foreigner. More on that as I get the info.

          One thing I will be doing is packing a lot of items in plastic 55 gal drums and will drop in some dessicant type material to keep moisture out. Keep in mind that your items will be in a cargo container crossing the ocean and will be subjected to a lot of moisture and sea salt. I want to avoid items becoming damp then mildew set in. I have shipped equipment to Thailand for a company and you would be surprised how wet they become. We always sealed equipment in air tight bags before crating. With that said if you are bringing clothes I recommend you get the space saver vacuum bags, insert a few unused downy dryer sheets in them to keep them fresh and seal them well.

          Just some thoughts

          More to come

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          • #6
            Please keep us abreast of how things go. This is good info for those of us that are going to relocate here permanently.

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            • #7
              Benson,
              Will do. I am gathering more info and will post an update in the near future.

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