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Will I have issues bringing DVDs, CDs, and tools to Thailand during my visit in April and later moving there?
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Mar 5, 2024
2 years ago
Robert ********
ORIGINAL POSTERI'm visiting Thailand in April for 15 days. I would like to bring some of my DVD collection & CD's. And a player other things like a few tools. I've wondered if I'm gonna have any issue prior to me moving there around July/ August. ??
Does anybody see me having a problem with this? These were originally purchased from a store they're not copies on original boxes/ cases
Does anybody see me having a problem with this? These were originally purchased from a store they're not copies on original boxes/ cases
TLDR : Answer Summary
The post discusses concerns about bringing DVDs, CDs, and tools to Thailand while visiting in April and moving there later in the year. Several comments provide advice on ensuring electrical compatibility (220V in Thailand), potential import taxes and customs scrutiny, and alternatives like going digital or carrying fewer items. Users share personal experiences, emphasize checking the voltage ratings on devices, and suggest that carrying items may avoid customs issues. Overall, the consensus suggests it's manageable with proper precautions.
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Naj *************
Go to Strem.io and I am sure all your beloved movies are available there for free…there is no point in taking dvd’s around the world. Also make sure your dvd’s are not adult content ones, as that could cause trouble for you, if they check them.
Scott ********
Time traveler?
John ********
Curious, what kind of tools? Tools in your check-in luggage will not have any issues, at least in my experience .
Robert ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@John *******
just few hand tools so I don't have to replace everything I'm heading there for a few weeks in April before I permanently there sometime in AugustJohn ********
@Robert *******
Okay, just curious. I brought a big breaker bar for the axle nut on my motorcycle in Check-In nothing happened. You’ll be fine I’m sureReply to
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Dennis ***********
Why bring all that for (3weeks & tools)???
Mark *********
Carry-in is the only assured way with Thailand. Books are supposedly OK to send duty free but I Am not sure on VAT. But western businesses often send as printed matte and you pay anyway. It has to be books. Personally though I will only carry-in.
Ivan ************
If you are carrying them with you personally on the plane you are very unlikely to run into customs issues. Most portable players, even most DVD players of any type will be dual voltage and will work on the electrical system but best to check that, it should be on the power adapter or near where the plug goes in if not a portable player. Look for something like "100-240V
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Hz".Robert ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Ivan ***********
I'm planning to moving there july and augustReply to
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Simon *******
I was ok with a few chef’s knives and a few other bits
Judy **********
You'll be paying import tax on every item.
Paul *****************
Nope....I always bring my favourite DVDs over....played on the laptop connect to the tv.
Michael **********
I bought a lot of dvds to Thailand from the uk.took them out of their cases and put them in a wallet to save space.had no problems at all.
Barbara *********
Sell the old stuff and buy new ones here.
Michael **********
I bought a lot of dads to Thailand for! The UK .toothed out of their cases and put them in a wallet Had no problems at all
Michael **********
Why not put them on a memory stick
John-Paul ******
But a DVD player here online through Lazada. Cheap and easy. Sure, a Chinese product... but for the price... why not. I had the same problem. My Thai bought old one (Otto brand) after 7 years died. New one is working just fine and even gives me a USB port... why I need one I have no idea....
Keith *********
I mistakenly bought a coffee grinder mail order and I realised it was 110v before I plugged it in. So now I have to use a transformer. Also things bought in Japan like stereo equipment is 100v so I to use a transformer for electrical from Japan.
Micah ********
@Keith ********
Would've been the quickest coffee grinder you ever saw for a couple seconds. 😅Reply to
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Gerard **************
I ran into this a couple of times, any shopping area will have converter plugs, whatever they are called lol. Recall 100 baht, I still have actually in front of me with round plug. GL.
Denis ***********
Also consider the NTSC and PAL video standards. Most PAL devices will play NTSC videos
Melanie ********
Most things brought into the country incur tax
Then you need to check the wattage
When we moved from Australia, we just started a fresh. It really wasn’t worth bringing anything.
Then you need to check the wattage
When we moved from Australia, we just started a fresh. It really wasn’t worth bringing anything.
Stuart ***********
CDs and DVDs 🤔.
Do people still own such things, i got rid of mine 20 years ago.
Do yourself a favour ang go digital, surely you will have enough things to transport without these antiques.
Do people still own such things, i got rid of mine 20 years ago.
Do yourself a favour ang go digital, surely you will have enough things to transport without these antiques.
Steve **********
@Stuart **********
can buy upgrades for almost nothing.Daniel *********
How about recording them, and putting them on your phone or another device that plays mp3s?
Bob *********
Adapters
Bob *********
Adapters
Pat ***********
You will need bring your own
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HZ compatible Players because the one here will most likely not read genuine dvd from American market, they encode them to avoid black market, I’m nowhere a pro in this field but I faced this problem, message popping in the screen saying can’t read due to regional encoding bla bla bla and that the explanation I gotRobert ********
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I have a multi regional duel voltage blu-ray playerReply to
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Bob **********
Why bring Dinosaurs have them put on a stick
Michael ********
If tools are 110 v Sell and buy new.
Brian *********
My only thought for you is use formal shipping/relocation services with proper paperwork. Everything that comes through customs is scrutinized and the potential exists you could be charged import fees by customs for personal items. Dot your I's, cross your T's. I was charged for being mailed a pair of glasses that were 5 years old...small example. 👍
David ***************
If you're coming from the USA, make sure your DVD player can work with the electricity in Thailand; USA uses 120v; Thailand uses 220v.
Robert ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@David **************
oh yesReply to
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