Just park the 800 k and forget about it. There are so many other nit picky things to worry about

Bring an oxygen tank

None worth worrying about

@Graham *****

doing the same but I believe NZs implementation is later?

@Nasir ******

which will partially be their import costs so go do the math. Very likely shipping , duty, tax and clearance will make it not worthwhile

You’re past the time for using relocation exceptions so you’d have to pay full duty/tax. Suggest you research first before trying to ship. You may find with duty, tax and clearance charges you’re better off buying locally

@Jo *********

I opened mine about 7 months ago at BBL and they told me I was lucky as the regulations were to tighten up next day. At the time I just needed my passport and an address. From all the conversations I’m seeing it appears they are starting to require a lot more. Likely related to tightening money laundering restrictions and the flood of dodgy Russian money coming into the country. Anything Russian is going to attract bank compliance departments

BBL. Make sure you have passport, and a Thai residence address

Gold? Not a reliable store of value. Boring vanguard tracker fund and forget it

@Keith *******

you can bring them but be prepared if you’re flagged to do explaining. It’s basically a crap shoot and up to the officer