Somtamnication Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 Hello, everyone. I need to send a laptop to my family back in Phuket. Is there anyone in the UK that can do it if they are returning to Phuket? This month, next month. Doesn't matter. Long story, but I can use the help and not pay import duties if shipping it. Cheers 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopitiam Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 You are coming back for your son's birthday in April. Why can't you bring it yourself? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chuang Posted March 17, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 17, 2022 Be very beware what might be in the computer. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted March 18, 2022 Author Share Posted March 18, 2022 23 hours ago, Kopitiam said: You are coming back for your son's birthday in April. Why can't you bring it yourself? I can't, hence the request. 22 hours ago, chuang said: Be very beware what might be in the computer. Been in this forum long enough for the old timers to know who I am. Relax. Thank you for your concern. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post arick Posted March 18, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 18, 2022 Just send it royal mail airmail will arrive in a few days and no tax 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alotoftravel Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 Just a thought . I am ordering mine locally , Apple Mac mini . it is as cheap as if you bought it in your homeland ( after taxes and state taxes) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeall Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 2 hours ago, arick said: Just send it royal mail airmail will arrive in a few days and no tax How do you know the import gestapo not going to engage? They are off this planet! Even prey on their own girls returning having bought 2nd hand bags...... I have a list of their silly atrocities 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KhunLA Posted March 19, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 19, 2022 Throw some #2 pencils in with it, and it's now school supplies. Simply buy one here, as don't think the pricing is that different, and they won't argue any warranty issues. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tropposurfer Posted March 19, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 19, 2022 Rule 1: Don't ever carry anything on flights for others, either in carry on or checked baggage. Rule 2: repeat rule 1 16 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeall Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 7 minutes ago, KhunLA said: Throw some #2 pencils in with it, and it's now school supplies. Simply buy one here, as don't think the pricing is that different, and they won't argue any warranty issues. this gets me: you order from overseas and the customs gestapo division are all over you... hell, I was charged 1200thb for a 55 USD pool LED ...... but you can buy them on lazada, and many items are imported.... do they deal with the customs gestapo division? of course not..... hence the prices.... fair enough if Lazada pays a huge sum for a blanket import licence but I really dont think so... it suks 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 6 minutes ago, Seeall said: this gets me: you order from overseas and the customs gestapo division are all over you... hell, I was charged 1200thb for a 55 USD pool LED ...... but you can buy them on lazada, and many items are imported.... do they deal with the customs gestapo division? of course not..... hence the prices.... fair enough if Lazada pays a huge sum for a blanket import licence but I really dont think so... it suks Seems COD goes through with no problem, as I've order a few things, both heavy & expensive, and I expected to fight with customs over, and no issue. Guess too many were saying "how much, no thanks, send back". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kennw Posted March 19, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 19, 2022 34 minutes ago, KhunLA said: Seems COD goes through with no problem, as I've order a few things, both heavy & expensive, and I expected to fight with customs over, and no issue. Guess too many were saying "how much, no thanks, send back". Forgot my laptop during the security check at Melbourne airport, had it sent to me here in Bangkok by courier service delivered to my door, cost $100. Previous poster is right NEVER carry stuff for anyone else unless you can totally trust them 1000%. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jimn Posted March 19, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 19, 2022 19 hours ago, Somtamnication said: I can't, hence the request. Been in this forum long enough for the old timers to know who I am. Relax. Thank you for your concern. Who are you? 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arick Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 4 hours ago, Seeall said: How do you know the import gestapo not going to engage? They are off this planet! Even prey on their own girls returning having bought 2nd hand bags...... I have a list of their silly atrocities I have never had anything stopped using recorded delivery royal mail. Signed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Controller Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 Pretty sure anything with a Lithium battery cannot be sent by an individual in the normal mail system. If you cannot find a mule, you will need to use a courier if they permit carriage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arick Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 8 hours ago, Seeall said: How do you know the import gestapo not going to engage? They are off this planet! Even prey on their own girls returning having bought 2nd hand bags...... I have a list of their silly atrocities I have sent loads and things from London and have recieved loads of things including new iPhones. Via signed delivery and never been stopped. The only time it is stopped at tax if it arrives at the port via another form of shipment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluejets Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 21 hours ago, Tropposurfer said: Rule 1: Don't ever carry anything on flights for others, either in carry on or checked baggage. Rule 2: repeat rule 1 Op obviously knows this and yet is brazen enough to ask someone to do it anyhow. Go jump would be my response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemises Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 (edited) On 3/19/2022 at 8:44 AM, Tropposurfer said: Rule 1: Don't ever carry anything on flights for others, either in carry on or checked baggage. Rule 2: repeat rule 1 Wouldn’t hesitate to help someone out provided I was given 2 different sets of their photo ID, connected on social media and the goods (purchased from a legitimate company with receipt) weren’t banned from inbound country. https://www.bbc.com/news/business-39851770 Edited March 20, 2022 by Nemises 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamus Yaigh Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 What's wrong with using a courier like Fedex? I've bought several laptops and had them shipped to Thailand, takes under 4 days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 On 3/17/2022 at 2:25 PM, Somtamnication said: I need to send a laptop to my family back in Phuket. Is there anyone in the UK that can do it if they are returning to Phuket? This month, next month. Doesn't matter. Long story, but I can use the help and not pay import duties if shipping it. Laptops are zero-rated for import duty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 On 3/18/2022 at 2:40 PM, Somtamnication said: On 3/17/2022 at 4:33 PM, chuang said: Be very beware what might be in the computer. Been in this forum long enough for the old timers to know who I am. Relax. Yes, it's ok, you're a completely anonymous member here and, regardless of how long you've been a member, no one can know who you are. Maybe you've provided your ID to the "old timers", if so, my apologies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 On 3/19/2022 at 8:40 AM, Seeall said: How do you know the import gestapo not going to engage? Laptops are zero-rated for import duty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 On 3/19/2022 at 8:40 AM, Seeall said: Even prey on their own girls returning having bought 2nd hand bags...... They're permitted to levy duty on chargeable items bought overseas and imported. What does "their own girls" mean? Thais are not exempt from import duty 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 On 3/19/2022 at 8:54 AM, Seeall said: this gets me: you order from overseas and the customs gestapo division are all over you... hell, I was charged 1200thb for a 55 USD pool LED ...... Funny how imported items that are rated for import duty get charged import duty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 On 3/17/2022 at 4:33 PM, chuang said: Be very beware what might be in the computer. It's ok, "all the old timers here know him", he has assured us, should be no problem!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 4 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said: Laptops are zero-rated for import duty. Only if it's worth less than 40k Baht. http://www.customs.go.th/list_strc_simple_neted.php?ini_content=individual_160503_03_160922_01&lang=en&left_menu=menu_individual_submenu_01_160421_02 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 On 3/19/2022 at 11:44 AM, Tropposurfer said: Rule 1: Don't ever carry anything on flights for others, either in carry on or checked baggage. Rule 2: repeat rule 1 Not even a bag of chips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myran Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 Bringing someone else's computer to another country is about as smart as carrying someone else's luggage through customs. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemises Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Myran said: Bringing someone else's computer to another country is about as smart as carrying someone else's luggage through customs. Not if the computer is new and you’re in possession of the sender’s photo ID and proof of purchase etc - as detailed here 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Lowf Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 On 3/17/2022 at 7:25 AM, Somtamnication said: Long story, but I can use the help...... We're all ears - fire away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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