Tony and Chanpen Bua Yai

2 hours ago, topt said:

Axa?

 

https://direct.axa.co.th/TA/CoverageOptionPlan

Thanks yes I found them and have been looking into their policies, from what I can see very reasonable and fair and a reasonable pay out if needed. 

Just tying up some loose ends and will be purchasing from them.

Thanks for your reply ????

Hi All,

Can anyone point me in the direction of a Thai based travel insurance company that provide cover for visiting the UK.

I did contact one I used in 2018 but they basically told me to FO as they consider the UK to be a high risk Covid country.  I know it is not a requirement of entry but I would prefer my girlfriend to have cover whilst in the UK for medical and accidents as any emergency medical costs will be horrendous.

If this question has been asked before and there are links would be grateful to receive them.

Many thanks,

Tony

Wow thanks all for your replies, lots of great information.

After much research and seeing other things elsewhere I have decided its going to just be too costly, its not so much the shipping costs but the import duties and things I have read about them making up their own valuations.

I have lots of computers and other electrical items and decent Hi-Fi and surround sound system, but by the time you pay shipping and say budget maybe £400 to £600 in taxes, unless you can bribe them it starts getting to point of not being worth it, if I make say £600 selling items and then add that to £750 shipping I was quoted and add the £600 taxes you have nearly 2k to buy new things.  Its sad that I can't take my things but I have to just be realistic, if I could get taxes down to maybe £200 it might be worth it but I have heard horror stories and there is just no guarantee.

BTW, I have Non Immigrant O-A visa and as my Thai girlfriend hasn't lived with my in UK (only 3 months holiday) we can't use her name and its clear on the information shipping companies send out you are liable on everything.

I will just start to sell everything and maybe give up on any ideas of replacing a lot of it, just not worth all the hassle especially as I am a hoarder lol.

Once again,thanks for your replies much appreciated.

Tony and Chanpen

Hi all,

I have just joined, been contacting removal companies and shipping companies and already I am worried about the costs v selling as much as I can and just buying new in Thailand.

I would love to hear your experiences, I have read a couple of the threads and some seem to be just winging it and hoping they don't get caught out, that's fine I guess but I will have a lot of electrical items which I understand they tax high as regarded as luxury items. I have had a quote of around £750 for about 20 boxes although I might be able to get this down when I do it for real if it comes to that.

I am mostly worried about the taxes as if it starts going over 1k its not worth it, most of it is Hi-Fi electricals, computers and tools. When I go next I will take as many of the smaller electricals in my suitcase but as I say really not sure what to do?

Many thanks all.

Tony

Hi Essox Essox,

I am new to the forum, and I am wondering about the cost v the import duties and hassle.  I see you say that household goods are exempt, I have .pdf from shipping companies which clearly states that you pay duties on everything due to being non immigrant O-A visa, can you give advice about where you have got this information from please?

Many thanks.

Tony