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Feb 21, 2026
2 months ago
For UK DTV holders … I need to ship 2 medium boxes of work stuff and personal stuff .. who is the best courier to manage boxes though Customs , etc ? Fed Ex / DHL / Parcel force ?
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Jan 9, 2026
4 months ago
Hello everyone, I have a DTV visa, but it's linked to my husband's. His DTV visa is for medical treatment. My husband lives in Vietnam, and I live in Thailand. I'm unemployed. I'd like to travel to Laos soon with my motorcycle, but I've recently noticed stricter controls at the land borders. I'll be able to leave the country without any problems, but I'm worried about returning. What documents will I be asked for? As I mentioned, the DTV visa holder is the primary holder, and I'm simply accompanying him. Will I be checked and questioned upon my return? I don't intend to make a short trip; I want to stay in Laos for a month, and I'll have my motorcycle with me. Could you give me some concrete answers? I have documents such as a one-year rental agreement, and I can also present my bank statement, but I don't have any other supporting documents. Thank you in advance for your replies.
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Dec 31, 2025
4 months ago
Knowledgea***********
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I have prescribed medication that I will need to bring to Thailand. I have a doctors note but how much medication can I bring with me?

I am travelling to thailand for 90 days before flying out to HK.
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Nov 30, 2025
5 months ago
Zalif *******
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I am getting my Non Immigrant visa but I’ve just found a problem.

As a veteran, I get a very expensive oncology pill for free that I’ve been taking for 6 years now. But, Thailand FDA website says that I’m only allowed to bring 30 day supply with me? There has to be a way around this? I can’t go 11 months without my pills and I can’t afford to pay $2k a month to buy them.

Suggestions? Anyone?
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Sep 16, 2025
7 months ago
Toni ******
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Hi everyone, I’m from Australia and have just been granted my DTV visa. I’ll be relocating permanently and bringing my two parrots with me. At the moment I’m deciding between shipping my belongings as freight or keeping things minimal. I do need to bring their large stainless steel cage at the very least, so I’m trying to figure out the most cost-effective way to do this. I’ve also heard that people who arrive on a DTV visa with freight shipments can get hit with heavy import customs taxes—can anyone confirm if that’s true?
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Aug 23, 2025
8 months ago
Colin ********
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Not visa, related but apparently all Tai mail to the US is being suspended according to Bangkok Post, true or more fake news?
9 comments
Aug 20, 2025
8 months ago
Franco *********
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I have a question that has nothing to do with visas. Is there any problem with shipping medicine to Thailand?

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Avrei una domanda da fare che non c'entra niente con i visti .ci sono problemi a spedire medicinali in Thailandia ?
3 comments
Jul 22, 2025
9 months ago
Hi everyone, has anyone had experience shipping boxes (moving from Australia to Bangkok) to Thailand on a DTV visa? I'm looking to ship a couple of boxes of personal items e.g. books, clothes, home items etc but wondering if this was feasible given that the DTV is a tourist visa and I'm not sure whether it can be cleared through Thai customs.

TIA
8 comments
Jun 16, 2025
10 months ago
Don *********
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Hi all, I read somewhere and wanted to verify. If you are looking to enter Thailand to retire on a DTV or Elite visa are you allowed a shipment of personal items duty/tax free if it arrives within 90-days of your entry or something to that effect? We are looking to ship a "D" container with some personal items and wanted to seek some clarification. Thanks
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Jun 3, 2025
a year ago
Patrick *********
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Does anyone have any experience in transporting stuff to Thailand from Europe? I’m about to move to Thailand for workation (DTV visa), I’m a music producer and sound engineer so obviously I’ll need to bring some gear with me to do my remote work.

How much? Well, here’s the thing: I could technically take the bare minimum that will fit into let’s say 3 flyable cases. That plus personal items would make me fly with at least 7-8 pieces of luggage, and give me only basic stuff. To be comfortable I’d need to bring gear in volume closer to a pallet or preferably two.

Is there any point in trying to organize something like a pallet freight or is it simply not worth it / not possible / not economically viable? Do you actually know someone who could help?

Any thoughts would be appreciated.
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