I want to start this question with a statement. I have experienced this group as one tha truly and consistently makes efforts to be helpful with clear responses.
This is an everything else question. I have a friend in Thailand who has a 16 year old son starting a tech program to become a fire fighter. He would greatly benefit from having a lap to and the family cannot afford one. I am in the US and just happen to have a very serviceable spare lap top that would do all he needs. It is even set up with a Thai keyboard. School starts for this young man in May.
Can someone give me counsel about how to best get it from here to there. I have read things about VAT, customs and shipping things with a battery that have me confused and a bit gun shy. I have checked with my Thai friends here and no one is going to Thailand for a while. Otherwise, I would just send it with them and have them mail it to mt friend's son once they arrived.
Any responses will be gratefully received. You could respond here, or even better, you could message me on Facebook. My name is Steven Mussack
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user seeks advice on the most effective way to ship a laptop to their friend's son in Thailand, who is in need of one for school. They express concerns about customs fees and restrictions, and while some users suggest using USPS, others recommend simply sending money for the family to buy a laptop locally, as shipping costs and customs duties could surpass the laptop's value. Suggestions also include finding someone traveling to Thailand who can carry the laptop, buying a second-hand laptop on Thai online stores, or utilizing local purchasing options.
