Can anyone recommend a shipping company to send roughly half a container of belongings from Vancouver Canada to Phuket? Anybody use Siam Shipping? It would be so much easier to just come with two suitcases. Also, we plan to come on a 90 day Non O visa then change it to the retirement visa once we get the bank accounts and everything in order. Do we receive a "permit" to bring our things once the retirement visa is approved? Thank you to everyone for the advise. It's been very helpful!
TLDR : Answer Summary
The poster is seeking recommendations for a shipping company to send belongings from Canada to Phuket and has questions regarding the logistics of moving and visa regulations. The comments provide various suggestions, primarily emphasizing that it may be more practical to bring minimal luggage rather than ship a container due to high import taxes and the hassle of customs. Additionally, the NON-O visa does not grant any special privileges for importing personal effects, and it's suggested to consider selling most belongings or buying new items in Thailand.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
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