What is the cheapest way to ship personal belongings to Thailand?

@Greg *******

Bugger, I knew there was something

@Robert ****

7-11's? Is this a plane

@Mike *********

maybe he was lucky. So far since July they changed and it got expensive but you will see. 🙏

@Larry *******

what part are you moving to??

@Larry *******

this is the carrier I am buying big cat on one side and small cat on other and litter in the middle. You have to get cats spayed/neutered and microchipped. You have to do a lot of paperwork with the USDA. I’m still researching this. Gabapentin for keeping them chill!

@Mike *********

Will ask the wife when she wakes up later on and let you know

@Didrik ********

what do you mean?? Ive been researching for over a year and have seen no issues with mailing packages!

@Daniel *****

I did not know what to do. My wife and I were moving to Thailand 2 years ago. We planned to take 4 suitcases in checked luggage. I wasn’t sure how to get my golf clubs with us. Because we already had the 4 suitcases, we thought it would be better to ship the clubs over. The internet was not much help as to how to pack the clubs for shipment and how to deal with Thai customs. Ultimately my daughter packed one golf bag and both sets of clubs all in one box. The shipping company screwed up big time because the clubs arrived in Bangkok and subsequently returned them back to Florida. The tracking info alerted me to the problem so we contacted the shipping company to return the clubs to Thailand and ultimately to my home. Then we got hit with the $1400 shipping charge and the $300 duty fee. The clubs arrived in good condition but it was a nightmare experience.

@Dennis *****

I recommend Jamie to just google the price of a fridge in Thailand and compare with his local price. He will be surprised

Desktop lol

@Vitico *******

My play station worked fine. No format or electrical issues. So did my 70 inch wide screen tv. Most electronics work fine with the exception of electric shavers and blow driers unless they are designed for dual voltage. Air fryers also don’t work with out a 2000W transformer

Plus the malls have plenty of Play Stations and games available .

@Jay ********

i moving from Las Vegas in March to Jomtien!!

@Eddy *******

didn't take note mate , was just curious so googled it .

@Tony ********

A person new to Thailand can get a one-time exemption to import personal effects duty free.

OP: Others are correct that it's probably better to buy in TH what you find you need. But you can look up the rules to comply with the exemption and send (or bring) some things that way without paying duties. There's a time limit and a value limit, but it's worth looking into now as it's a one-time thing.

@Ben ********

Electronics like cellphones, laptops, etc. will be okay. But plug-in electric razors, monitors, etc. most likely won't work. Need to check the listed voltage on whatever device one considers bringing.

@Jamie ********

Actually not an lol. Paying for extra suitcases is still a better option if you really need it (*but remember it'll be extra work lugging them).

@Jamie ********

what about just hand luggage , start fresh!

@Jamie ********

just pay excess baggage. That’s what I did. Shipping was ridiculous

@Jamie ********

yes, I had to sell my belongings too. I'm in nyc, it cost too much to ship. I thought I'd ship some of my things until I found out how much it was to ship. I know someone that shipped some contact lenses over and it cost her $250. It's the import/export taxes that'll get you. And I also have 4 suitcases

@Jamie ********

are there two of you?

@Jamie ********

I did 4 suitcases

@Jamie ********

me too from Vegas lol

@Jamie ********

I work as a freight coordinator, with a USA company, DM me if you want some help,Im currently living in bkk

@Jamie ********

Thank you 🙏🏼

@Jamie ********

ok. I just shipped Uk to Thailand.