baboon Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 My pal sent me some Swedish snus and I was called in today to pay tax on it. How much did they want? They didn't know. When WOULD they know? They didn't know. Why are they demanding tax when they don't even know what the stuff is? Because. How can I pay the tax and take my stuff home, then? I can't. Not today. So why in Christ's name did you call me in in the first place then? I shall try again in a few days but if this nonsense persists, I shall tell them to stick it up their jacksys. Should that happen, what would they do with my stuff - burn it? Sell it? In the case of the latter, I sure hope whoever ends up with it becomes sick as a dog... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 Baboon, that is strange in BKK it seems to be better regulated. I have been called to the tax office 2 times and both times after i showed an invoice and on my phone the website what it was it was taxed at that office and done. Strange that they can't do the same for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baboon Posted November 6, 2017 Author Share Posted November 6, 2017 (edited) 30 minutes ago, robblok said: Baboon, that is strange in BKK it seems to be better regulated. I have been called to the tax office 2 times and both times after i showed an invoice and on my phone the website what it was it was taxed at that office and done. Strange that they can't do the same for you Given they were frequently changing their story, I suspect tax to the government might not have been the only thing on their minds. They looked rather perturbed when I loudly stated that this was all crap, that I would happily walk away with nothing if I had to and tell others never to ship anything here... Edited November 6, 2017 by baboon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 50 minutes ago, baboon said: Given they were frequently changing their story, I suspect tax to the government might not have been the only thing on their minds. They looked rather perturbed when I loudly stated that this was all crap, that I would happily walk away with nothing if I had to and tell others never to ship anything here... Ah corruption, guess that would have been on their mind. I think it happens less at Laksi (Bangkok) office as its quite big and always many people waiting. Real official and all. That really sucks needing to pay extra to get something released. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baboon Posted November 6, 2017 Author Share Posted November 6, 2017 2 minutes ago, robblok said: Ah corruption, guess that would have been on their mind. I think it happens less at Laksi (Bangkok) office as its quite big and always many people waiting. Real official and all. That really sucks needing to pay extra to get something released. They'll get nowt extra from me. I am not paying for the item + VAT + shipping + Thai tax + a bribe. No way. What they will get if this cannot be resolved reasonably, is my pal shipping me perfume bottles filled with urine and the like, just in case they might be operating a little business on the side... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 (edited) 29 minutes ago, baboon said: They'll get nowt extra from me. I am not paying for the item + VAT + shipping + Thai tax + a bribe. No way. What they will get if this cannot be resolved reasonably, is my pal shipping me perfume bottles filled with urine and the like, just in case they might be operating a little business on the side... I recently had a kettebel send to me (special kind from Ironmaster). Quite expensive and 100 euros postage (the kettlebel was double that).. I would have expected tax or something like that no tax nothing. I really don't get it something of a bit under 20 kg does not slip through unnoticed.. but i guess they did not want to tax a heap of iron. (I bought it as it works in combination with other Ironmaster stuff i got) Sometimes its crazy when and how they tax.. same with the cheese i get send (get the cheese for free from my parents i pay postage only) sometimes its taxed and sometimes its not. And I would not like paying bribes too.. (depending on how much the item was they were holding hostage) Edited November 6, 2017 by robblok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvr181 Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 42 minutes ago, baboon said: They'll get nowt extra from me. I am not paying for the item + VAT + shipping + Thai tax + a bribe. No way. What they will get if this cannot be resolved reasonably, is my pal shipping me perfume bottles filled with urine and the like, just in case they might be operating a little business on the side... How about 'urine' wine? What a laugh that would be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baboon Posted November 6, 2017 Author Share Posted November 6, 2017 9 minutes ago, lvr181 said: How about 'urine' wine? What a laugh that would be. Why pay the extra for the postage when someone's wife using her bottle of special 'perfume' would yield the same results...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvr181 Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 5 minutes ago, baboon said: Why pay the extra for the postage when someone's wife using her bottle of special 'perfume' would yield the same results...? 'Taste' would yield more dramatic trauma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baboon Posted November 14, 2017 Author Share Posted November 14, 2017 Managed to cobble together a deal for most of my gear today. Christ they were slow but I was starting from scratch with a different crew. To be fair, they were quite pleasant and no bribes were solicited - I even got a coffee and a few smiles, but then I am one good-looking son of a bitch...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Managed to cobble together a deal for most of my gear today. Christ they were slow but I was starting from scratch with a different crew. To be fair, they were quite pleasant and no bribes were solicited - I even got a coffee and a few smiles, but then I am one good-looking son of a bitch...[emoji38]double im fishing internet is patchy. Now if i were to catch some fish. Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Managed to cobble together a deal for most of my gear today. Christ they were slow but I was starting from scratch with a different crew. To be fair, they were quite pleasant and no bribes were solicited - I even got a coffee and a few smiles, but then I am one good-looking son of a bitch...[emoji38]Good on you happy it worked out. What was the tax ?Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baboon Posted November 14, 2017 Author Share Posted November 14, 2017 7 minutes ago, robblok said: Good on you happy it worked out. What was the tax ? Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk 668 Baht. Not the end of the world, I suppose, but still pricey considering what it costs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackcab Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 (edited) I was at Customs Services at Lak Si this afternoon. Definitely no tea money needed there. Everything is very transparent and there is a receipt for everything. In case anyone needs the co-ordinates: 13.879988,100.576045 Edited November 14, 2017 by blackcab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baboon Posted November 14, 2017 Author Share Posted November 14, 2017 1 hour ago, blackcab said: I was at Customs Services at Lak Si this afternoon. Definitely no tea money needed there. Everything is very transparent and there is a receipt for everything. In case anyone needs the co-ordinates: 13.879988,100.576045 How long did it take to have your stuff released, out of interest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 668 Baht. Not the end of the world, I suppose, but still pricey considering what it costs...No idea what the cost is but they calculate on postage plus value.Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 How long did it take to have your stuff released, out of interest? When there is stuff they dont know its value then i go to Laksi too been there 3 or 4 times in ten years. Always got the stuff the same day.Things they do know its worth the just send to the local post office and i pay the tax there and get it the same day too. Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackcab Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 4 hours ago, baboon said: How long did it take to have your stuff released, out of interest? 30 mins max. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baboon Posted November 14, 2017 Author Share Posted November 14, 2017 16 minutes ago, blackcab said: 30 mins max. Lucky git. It took me all - and I do mean ALL - morning... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackcab Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 One parcel all morning... With a work rate like that, were you going for a job interview? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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