Marinelli

Cost Rica was beatiful.....but dear lord the food is consistently abysmal.

Heya all,

Thai partner returning to Thailand.

ASQ hotel has requested evidence of 100k USD insurance coverage before she arrives.

Insurance options we can see for thai nationals are offering a max 2.5 million baht.

Can someone set me straight on the insurance requirements for returning thai nationals staying in ASQ hotels? I dont read thai, finding it hard to find the info.

Also...suggestions on a provider would be appreciated as well.

Cheers in advance for the assistance.

5 hours ago, mtls2005 said:

You do realize that you get a 20,000 baht (per person) exemption, right?

 

Are you and your partner bringing in more than 40,000 baht worth of goods? 

 

Definitely don't bring any designer handbags in the original box.

 

Customs Procedure for arriving passengers at the Nothing to Declare or Green Channel

Passengers with nothing to declare means they do not have any items liable for duty and taxes and prohibited or restricted goods with them when arriving in Thailand. For this case, they should use the Nothing to Declare lane, and the following items are exempted from duty: 

Personal belongings in reasonable quantity, which are worth no more than 20,000 baht in total and are not prohibited or restricted goods or food

 

http://www.customs.go.th/list_strc_simple_neted.php?ini_content=individual_160503_03_160905_01&lang=en&left_menu=menu_individual_submenu_01_160421_01

Yep aware of the exemptions but also aware that the valuations they attach to goods are often totally arbitary or based on RRP listed on the item and regardless what you tell them you purchased it for.  Unfortunately theyre doin the trip solo this time so I wont be there to walk through or stare anyone down ????

I was hoping during COVID they'd be less inclined to look.

6 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

I’ve brought so much stuff into Thailand and never so much as received  glance from customs...

Bikes, Ski’s, car seats, isofix bases, new Pushchairs, Motorcycle kit, Air-Purifiers (sold out in Thailand), extra bags of ‘stuff’... clothing, loads of toys (sons toys coming back from a Christmas in the UK (not this year))....

 

I’ve passed through Suvarnambumi arrivals about 8-10 times per year on average since it opened. 

 

The chances of being stopped are quite minimal, but the risk is always present...

 

 

Yeah I've never had an issue ever and I'm always dragging expensive <deleted> through.....the thai partner seems to attract attention for whatever reason.

Was hoping it was a lot less likely with COVID processes in place.

Thai national returning home during covid.

Partner is carrying home a heap of stuff we bought or received as Christmas presents. Cosmetics, perfume, multivitamins, chocolate etc etc

Are they likely to have bags thoroughly checked etc on arrival? I havent had a bag checked in near on 10 years but they have, twice.

Last return the debate with customs over "tax" due for two feather duvets was a pain in the ass....and this time theyre carrying a heap more stuff.

Anyways...debating wether to hold onto it all and take it later...or if everything is just being waived through at the moment onto the ASQ hotel?

Cheers for the input.

M