Hal65 Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Time to go back to the US for a few years. So far my moveout checklist includes - putting everything into storage - giving notice to the landlord, - maybe talking to Bangkok Bank about putting the account into dormant status. - canceling True internet - looking into suspending AIS but keeping my number (I'm on prepay so maybe no action is needed?) Is there anything else you guys do when leaving for a prolonged period? I don't have a vehicle to worry about. I was here on ED visas for years, currently on a tourist one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tropo Posted October 19, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted October 19, 2018 Find out how long the landlord will take to refund you the deposit. Some like to take their time about it, hoping you can't stay long enough to collect it. 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rc2702 Posted October 19, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted October 19, 2018 Putting it into storage. Sounds costly what kind of stuff don't you need to take that you need to keep? Selling if off not a option? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hal65 Posted October 19, 2018 Author Share Posted October 19, 2018 9 minutes ago, Rc2702 said: Putting it into storage. Sounds costly what kind of stuff don't you need to take that you need to keep? Selling if off not a option? I have 40,000 baht worth of weight equipment, including something few others would want (a trap bar, and no straight bar). So I either try to sell that, probably at a hefty loss, and rebuy again, or pay the 1,500 a month for 2 years, maybe 3 to store it. Storing it would then let me keep my bicycle, blender, air fryer, mattress topper, and a bunch of other lower value stuff too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GinBoy2 Posted October 19, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted October 19, 2018 I’m not sure on the storage costs, but I’d be thinking sell everything off and re-purchase when you come back. Depends I guess on how definite your plans are. But as you stated a ‘few' years, and a lot can change in a couple of years, so I personally would err on the sell up everything for now, save on the storage stuff and re-start when you return. The other option of course is to ship everything home. You might want to do the math on storage for several years versus a freight shipment via sea. I’m assuming you are are a US citizen, so everything is imported into the US tax free as your personal property 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hal65 Posted October 19, 2018 Author Share Posted October 19, 2018 15 minutes ago, GinBoy2 said: I’m not sure on the storage costs, but I’d be thinking sell everything off and re-purchase when you come back. Depends I guess on how definite your plans are. But as you stated a ‘few' years, and a lot can change in a couple of years, so I personally would err on the sell up everything for now, save on the storage stuff and re-start when you return. The other option of course is to ship everything home. You might want to do the math on storage for several years versus a freight shipment via sea. I’m assuming you are are a US citizen, so everything is imported into the US tax free as your personal property Any Idea how much it costs to import about one room worth of stuff? That may be a better option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Halfaboy Posted October 19, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted October 19, 2018 Keep in mind that when you store goods for an extended period the quality may deteriorate because of humidity etc. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GinBoy2 Posted October 19, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted October 19, 2018 4 minutes ago, Hal65 said: Any Idea how much it costs to import about one room worth of stuff? That may be a better option We shipped the minimum container load back to the US, and it depends where you are going of course, but to South Dakota it it cost, as I remember about $3000. I can’t imagine that storing stuff would be any cheaper Thats a lot of stuff in point of fact, we shipped some furniture, kitchenware, clothes, TV’s, various electronics. They packed it all and it was delivered door to door in about six weeks If you want I’ll dig out the company contact we used 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hal65 Posted October 19, 2018 Author Share Posted October 19, 2018 At $45 per month, $550 per year I'd need to be gone for 6 years. I plan to be gone for 1 to 3 years. I'm thinking now, if i just store the weights then it'll cost 550 thb per month so about $15 per month, $180/year. I might be able to get the bicycle in there too. Those are the things I want to keep most. It's pushing it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thaiwrath Posted October 19, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted October 19, 2018 Log into TV everyday, and tell us people who live here what a mistake it is staying here, and how your home country is 100 times better, and you don't know why you bothered coming here in the first place ! A few gems (????) doing that on here everyday,so you won't be on your own doing it. 7 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JLCrab Posted October 19, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted October 19, 2018 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Thaiwrath said: Log into TV everyday, and tell us people who live here what a mistake it is staying here, and how your home country is 100 times better, and you don't know why you bothered coming here in the first place ! A few gems (????) doing that on here everyday,so you won't be on your own doing it. It seems to me that those who always say what a great thing it was to relocate to their country ex-Thailand are those who were able to bring their Thai wife or girlfriend or other various forms of Thai female companionship along with them. I would even consider relocating if I could bring a Thai girlfriend with me but then I would have to figure out which one. Edited October 19, 2018 by JLCrab 5 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinBoy2 Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 15 minutes ago, JLCrab said: It seems to me that those who always say what a great thing it was to relocate to their country ex-Thailand are those who were able to bring their Thai wife or girlfriend or other various forms of Thai female companionship along with them. I would even consider relocating if I could bring a Thai girlfriend with me but then I would have to figure out which one. I’m never quite sure how that pans out. Of course there are the crash and burn guys You know the all too familiar story, married a bar girl, stole all my money etc. I think that’s the scenario that you are describing. I’m a little bit more optimistic, that for many of us, it’s just we tire of the place. Taking wife's, girlfriends, kids back to farangland it’s actually a very fulfilling experience, and I think works out, contrary to TVF lore, quite well in most cases. Now, if in your case your ‘renting’. Choose wisely my friend LOL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLCrab Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 5 minutes ago, GinBoy2 said: I’m a little bit more optimistic, that for many of us, it’s just we tire of the place. Taking wife's, girlfriends, kids back to farangland it’s actually a very fulfilling experience, and I think works out, contrary to TVF lore, quite well in most cases. Now, if in your case your ‘renting’. That's OK if you have wife and kids. I have long-term rental and I wouldn't have it any other way. In fact I pay reverse sin-sod to the family so I DON'T have to marry their young voluptuous daughter. And if my unofficial 100% young Thai daughter were to locate to the USA, she would probably be a year ahead of her fellow same-age US classmates. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sirineou Posted October 19, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted October 19, 2018 1 hour ago, Hal65 said: I have 40,000 baht worth of weight equipment, including something few others would want (a trap bar, and no straight bar). So I either try to sell that, probably at a hefty loss, and rebuy again, or pay the 1,500 a month for 2 years, maybe 3 to store it. Storing it would then let me keep my bicycle, blender, air fryer, mattress topper, and a bunch of other lower value stuff too. It will cost you 36,000 for two years. plus the headache of paying every month, and your things will get old, and could get damaged from the humidity. on the other hand, keep the 36,000 plus the money you will get from selling it, minus the headache from storing it. IMO a bird in the hand.......... 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post neeray Posted October 19, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted October 19, 2018 2 hours ago, Hal65 said: I have 40,000 baht worth of weight equipment, including something few others would want (a trap bar, and no straight bar). So I either try to sell that, probably at a hefty loss, and rebuy again, or pay the 1,500 a month for 2 years, maybe 3 to store it. Storing it would then let me keep my bicycle, blender, air fryer, mattress topper, and a bunch of other lower value stuff too. The problem with storing can be that plans change and 2 or 3 years can become 5 or 6 or 'never'. Been there, done that ..... (in my case, moving back to Toronto from Vancouver). I suggest you dispose now and repurchase again when needed. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLCrab Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 BTW easy to top up an AIS number online from anywhere: https://topup.ais.co.th/topup-fe/topup?intcid=getpage-en-header_menu-consumer_menu-prepaid_submenu1-onlinetopup_submenu2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CharlieH Posted October 20, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2018 The weights and bike might be ok, but would seriously doubt anything else would survive long term storage in this heat/humidity. You say the weights are 40k, and then its going to cost 36k possibly more to store, you may not even comeback, what then ? you've paid for nothing and end up losing it all too! not worth it is it, sell it all, and avoid storage cost/hassle.???? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon43 Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Yes, think twice about storage. When I moved from Thailand to work in Myanmar I put some important items in store (ham radio transmitters and antennas that are very difficult to import into Thailand). 2.5 years later and they are still in store and I'm about 20,000 baht out of pocket in storage fees... Thank heavens I'm coming 'home' at the end of this month. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Esso49 Posted October 20, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2018 8 hours ago, Hal65 said: I have 40,000 baht worth of weight equipment, including something few others would want (a trap bar, and no straight bar). So I either try to sell that, probably at a hefty loss, and rebuy again, or pay the 1,500 a month for 2 years, maybe 3 to store it. Storing it would then let me keep my bicycle, blender, air fryer, mattress topper, and a bunch of other lower value stuff too. so 1500 a month for 2 years is 36,000 and for 3 is 52,000 for something you initially paid 40,000 for. Hope you are not an accountant 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post topt Posted October 20, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2018 1 hour ago, Esso49 said: so 1500 a month for 2 years is 36,000 and for 3 is 52,000 for something you initially paid 40,000 for. Hope you are not an accountant I always thought 3 x 18 was 54 - or it was when I used to play darts.......... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob12345 Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 8 hours ago, JLCrab said: BTW easy to top up an AIS number online from anywhere: https://topup.ais.co.th/topup-fe/topup?intcid=getpage-en-header_menu-consumer_menu-prepaid_submenu1-onlinetopup_submenu2 Yeah, in most cases your number is gone when you don't use your phone (top-up) for a year. Happened to me before, but back then i couldnt care less. Maybe turn on roaming, top-up with the minimum amount every 11 months, and turn on your phone for 5 minutes to call your landline for a second so you still use the number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAFO Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 As some others have said, I highly discourage the idea of storage here or anywhere for the matter. It seldom ever works out. Do you have any friends that will let you store the weight equipment at their place with the trade off being they can use it? Good Luck 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esso49 Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 1 hour ago, topt said: I always thought 3 x 18 was 54 - or it was when I used to play darts.......... discount for cash ???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how241 Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Let us know how things work out for you. Good Luck ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meechai Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 13 hours ago, Hal65 said: maybe talking to Bangkok Bank about putting the account into dormant status. Actually I have left my BKB account for 2 years at a time with no problems.Never notified them The only thing is setup any transfer accounts ahead of time you think you may use in Thailand...makes it easier since they want to send a One Time Password via phone message But once setup you can use it without any further one time passwords needed You can continue to use the BKB online Bualuang ibanking from the USA to do transfers etc if you want. Also of course you can use US online banks to transfer $$ to your BKB account via BKB New York etc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinBoy2 Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 (edited) So, I think you've been given all the options and it really really comes down to how sure (certain) you are about your return plans. I had been living in Shanghai for a few years and was 'seconded' to our office in Singapore for 9 months, and was then supposed to return. Of course 9 months turned into 2 years, and after all that I ended up getting moved to Taiwan. The reason I tell you this, is because I had stored stuff in Shanghai, but my company was paying the storage fees. When I did get it out however, it wasn't altogether a good thing. You need to be really careful about getting a climate controlled unit, which will cost more, otherwise you'll find any soft goods with mold, and all that nice shiney weight gear will be covered in surface rust Edited October 20, 2018 by GinBoy2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oobar Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Ever see the show where storage-locker contents are disposed of by blind auction? It's hard to tell what the future holds. Someone other than the OP could end up with a bicycle, weight equipment and rotted kitchen appliances -- not a bad deal if the winning bid is cheap enough. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinBoy2 Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 5 minutes ago, oobar said: Ever see the show where storage-locker contents are disposed of by blind auction? It's hard to tell what the future holds. Someone other than the OP could end up with a bicycle, weight equipment and rotted kitchen appliances -- not a bad deal if the winning bid is cheap enough. Oh Storage Wars...it’s one of those appalling shows that I hate myself for actually liking. Watching some poor sops worldly possessions be auctioned off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mansell Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 14 hours ago, GinBoy2 said: I’m not sure on the storage costs, but I’d be thinking sell everything off and re-purchase when you come back. Depends I guess on how definite your plans are. But as you stated a ‘few' years, and a lot can change in a couple of years, so I personally would err on the sell up everything for now, save on the storage stuff and re-start when you return. The other option of course is to ship everything home. You might want to do the math on storage for several years versus a freight shipment via sea. I’m assuming you are are a US citizen, so everything is imported into the US tax free as your personal property Have you ever tried to sell anything here? It takes for ever. As far as I can tell everybody is either really cheap or really poor. I have sold multiple things on Craigslist in California, everything from kayaks, to many motorbikes, bicycles, cars, etc and everything was gone within one to two weeks......here it was like pulling teeth. If he doesn't want to take a great loss and rebuy, put it in storage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Teavee Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 4 hours ago, Bob12345 said: Yeah, in most cases your number is gone when you don't use your phone (top-up) for a year. Happened to me before, but back then i couldnt care less. Maybe turn on roaming, top-up with the minimum amount every 11 months, and turn on your phone for 5 minutes to call your landline for a second so you still use the number. If you have a Thai Bank Account, it's easy to top-up using Online/Mobile Banking and if you're on AIS, every top-up adds an extra month to the validity of your SIM up to a maximum of 12 months. If you don't have a Thai Bank Account or Online/Mobile Banking, I've used these guys https://mobiletopup.com/ a couple of times with no problems (Again, every top up added 1 month to my AIS valid to date). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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