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The secret lies in the local broker and the list of items.

I was advised not to be too specific in the list, in fact as vague as possible. Sonos items were listed simply as "speakers".

Art was listed as "frames" etc... They also gave me guidelines of what definitely not to list.

The local broker negotiated a "flat rate" to clear customs. About $300 US.

And yes, it was delivered to the port in Bangkok and I had to arrange delivery to my door after that.

I have some experience bringing in such items.

First - Are you shipping them or bringing them with you?

If shipping, how are you planning to do that? (fedex, post, container by sea etc...)

Are you emigrating by yourself? (no Thai wife or GF coming with you)

Check out IPM SAMUI - with a new office & showroom in Chiang Mai.

IPMSAMUI.COM

contact info for cnx on the website.

Not affiliated, just a very happy customer in Samui and considering updating the kitchen in cnx.

They offer appliances etc... installed and warranted.

Good quality sheets, duvets, pillows, mattresses.... carpets... kitchenware... lamps...

Stuff that is hard to find elsewhere at a fraction of the price.

>>whats so great about ikea….i find the furniture to be crap that falls apart in a couple of years….kitchen stuff, crockery, cutlery etc is ok.<<

If you can shop at Ikea Bangkok, their delivery service will deliver to Samui. You need to do this in person, not online, They will pack everything for you right there. You can pay for delivery by meter squared or pay for a full truck.

I believe a full truck is 15,000 baht. 1/4 truckload is 3,500b if I remember correctly. But if only using a portion of the truck you may have to wait a couple weeks for delivery as they would like to send a full truck.

I filled a truck last time I was there and they beat me back to Samui. They basically took my order and loaded the truck and started driving immediately.

The Ikea outfit on Samui will pick up your order from Ikea and deliver to Samui for a 25% (or is it 30%) mark up. Perhaps not horrible if you do the math on your order and weigh it against flying to Bangkok and paying for Ikea delivery.

The Samui outfit is trustworthy. They only arrange deliveries once a month usually in the last week of the month.

There is also an independent guy - I will find out his contact info and post later - who you message your order to and he will buy the order at Ikea and have it delivered to Samui by an inexpensive shipping company. He charges a fee for his services. Still cheaper than flying to Bangkok and back and finding a company to ship to Samui.

And lastly, depending on what you are buying, you can fly into Bangkok, shop at Ikea and box your order right there and bring it back to Samui as luggage. Done that too...

I'm no expert... but I find the bedding from IKEA Bangkok to be of great quality. Lot's to choose from including hypoallergenic duvets and pillows. Same prices as back home.

11 hours ago, KittenKong said:

 

The visa was described as "multiple entry". Therefore a re-entry permit should not be required.

 

It is entirely true that the cost of a re-entry permit (3900B for a multiple) would have to be added to the cost of a retirement extension for comparison purposes, assuming that the person in question actually wants to come and go often as I mentioned.

Not to mention filing a new TM30 every time you exit and re-enter the country...

Food Panda

Thanks everyone. Found the building - yes it's new - and had my IDP within 20 minutes.

Cheers!

>>BTW: have you asked in Samui? It seems true that not all offices issue the IDP directly, but usually you can apply and they will mail this to a central office.

You can then pickup or receive it by postal mail.<<

Thank you!

Time crunch... leave in a week. Left it too late )

Cheers!

Thank you all. I did google and the map came up with 3 locations, spread quite far apart. The one mentioned above had a tag that said "permanently closed".

Therefore my confusion!

Does anyone know the location of the land transport office in Surat Thani?

I have a 5 year Thai drivers license and am traveling to Europe in a week where I will need an IDP. And yes, I will need the IDP.  Italy.

I understand they can't issue IDP's at the office here in Samui.

I got my license in Chiang Mai and my residence certificate is for Chiang Mai as well.... hopefully I don't run into some kind of regional issue but that would be par for the course :)

Any help is much appreciated.

1 hour ago, Trujillo said:

Second the post No. 3. 

Just be aware, it's in one of those rabbit warren maze sections where the physical mall exists, but the shops are scarce. 

 

There's also a working pinball machine in the building -- an Easter egg for you to find. 

Yes, another vote for this shop in KSK. The shop owner builds his own high end speakers and has a lot of high end tube amps in the shop. 

I bought an S-100 Dolphin Robot from them. Great product.

I would suggest you go to their website and email them directly for info and pricing and delivery options.

Fairly close to Samui Airport arrivals gate, on Sanambin road going towards Bangrak from the arrivals gate, on left hand side - I recently noticed a "Luggage repair" shop with sign. Fairly big shop set a bit in from the road. I believe it is called: Nattakorn Samui Baggage Repair Service Shop

I have flown Ching Mai to Los Angeles with Korean Airlines. Very nice airline. Very good service and fairly new aircraft.

Business class is very good as well.

The business lounge in Seoul has always been quite crowded and not extremely comfortable but they do have shower rooms, bar and ok food.

Tip: Check out seatguru.com to check the particular flight's aircraft and layout.

Central kids section

IPM Samui.

http://ipmsamui.com

We got our kitchen through them. Modern designs. Great selection.

They are quite busy.

Love El Gaucho. Great steak, great service and ambience at prices that I'm ready to pay when I want quality. Roughly same as a good steakhouse in USA. They have opened a branch in Samui recently with the same great steak, service and ambiance.

High quality stainless steel grills, made in Udon Thani. Excellent service and quality.

They will ship anywhere in Thailand. I have 2 grills made by them.

http://quik-fire.com

+1 for mailing the bike. Kamtien post office will wrap/protect the bike and mail it. About 4-5 day service. I have mailed 2 big bikes and a scooter with zero complications.

When you find one, there's no need to make an appointment as they'll already know you're coming.

Perfect Dry Cleaning 

Google: perfect dry cleaning Chiang Mai - for directions etc...

I go to the main office at the intersection diaganol from Big C Hang Dong. It's a 2 story duplex with a giant SINET sign.  All the techs work upstairs and you can arrange to pay in advance there or you can arrange to have your bill deducted from your bank every month (as I do) or you can arrange to pay by internet banking. I also got private numbers and emails of English speaking technicians there. Great service and knowledgeable people. The satellite kiosks in the malls are staffed by part timers...

Alibaba. 

https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Hot-sale-paper-cup-cake-donut_1122949925.html