What are my options for bringing my bulky music system to Thailand with a retirement visa renewal?

Mar 17, 2024
8 months ago
Nasir *******
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I have a retirement visa due for renewal in August. I would like to bring my 10 years old Music system to thailand any suggestions as to how I bring this?
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The user inquires about bringing a bulky 10-year-old music system to Thailand for renewal of their retirement visa. Responses indicate that mailing it could result in high import duties, while bringing it on the plane may pose logistical challenges due to its size. Suggestions include carefully packing it for flight, considering potential conversion issues with electrical compatibility, or discarding the old system in favor of purchasing a new one locally. Some users advise against shipping due to high costs and offer alternatives like using local marketplaces or cheaper shipping methods like sea freight.
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Tobben ********
Little by little !
Albert ********
DHL
Nasir *******
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@Albert *******
too expensive
Albert ********
Small shipments are expensive. Ship sea freight is cheaper than air.
Albert ********
Albert ********
@Na***
Ahmad shop around.
Richard *********
Don't !!! Sell your system back at home. Use the funds to purchase a new system here or used one on Facebook Market place. Just not worth the hassle shipping it over.
Christopher *************
You are startting a new life dump the lot and the memories they bring. Cheap enough to buy new in Thailand.
Sarah ******
I wouldnt risk trying to get it shipped over. As others have already mentioned, you'll get stung with hefty import tax. I have slso heard stories of some customs officials wanting tea money as well!
Robert ***********
If it runs on electric keep in mind the electric requirements may be different than Thailand and may not work without expensive conversion.
Peter *********
Ishmael *********
A picture of the set would have been smart
John ********
If its not possible for you to bring it with you on the plane then you will have to pay the tax unfortunately
Nasir *******
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@John *******
I can bring it on the plane but it will be bulky and clearly visible as speakers
John ********
@Nasir ******
put it in boxes
Don *********
I’d suggest sell and rebuy: new technology is way cheaper than you may remember it 10 years ago - transport / insurance / import duties / worry etc just not worth it
Steve *******
You’re past the time for using relocation exceptions so you’d have to pay full duty/tax. Suggest you research first before trying to ship. You may find with duty, tax and clearance charges you’re better off buying locally
Nasir *******
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@Steve ******
it is a Linn and cannot buy in Thailand
John *********
@Nasir ******
I brought hifi equipment back from UK in luggage. No problems.
Nasir *******
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@John ********
the speakers are big and weigh about 30kgs
Nasir *******
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@John *********
cannot afford the current prices
Steve *******
@Nasir ******
which will partially be their import costs so go do the math. Very likely shipping , duty, tax and clearance will make it not worthwhile
John **********
Cary ******
Depending on how big your system is I’d recommend carefully packing it in suitcases and bring it with you.
Nasir *******
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@Cary *****
will not fit in a suitcase
Ajarn *******
By mail and pay a hefty import duty to boot. If youcan price it when purchased you might save some coins.
Nasir *******
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@Ajarn ******
don’t have the invoice but it was close to £4.5K 10 years back
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