Carol H

My husband has had a health issue and we need to return to New Zealand for treatment.  We sailed here (Samui) and must leave the boat.  Customs couldn't give me a form or say what was necessary to fky out. We seem to have regular departure cards in passport. Anyone with experience?  Any hassles?

On 1/17/2019 at 11:31 PM, blackcab said:

Is your question about:

 

a. Immigration procedures for yourself, or

 

b. Customs procedures for your boat, or

 

c. Both a and b

Both a & b temporary import permit for vessel & crew leaving vessel for me

On 1/18/2019 at 8:45 AM, KittenKong said:

Where is "home"? Malaysia? Is that where the boat is normally kept?

 

It might be simplest for you to fly home and get a friend to sail the boat back for you. Especially if you dont really know if or when you will be coming back here again.

Home is New Zealand so visa waiver country. Eligible for 6 months per year.

We came to Samui from Malaysia but now have to leave the boat and return home for medical treatment.  I read today of a 20000baht mandatory bond and horror stories of the hoops you must jump. Does anyone know what we have to do? Also is it possible to extend the temporary import permit for the boat? 

I am looking for Permethrin 5% cream to deal with some mites before I scratch my skin off. I've been to 5 pharmacies on Koh Samui and no one seems to carry anything stronger than topical antihistamines.  HELP!!