Bringing a laptop to Phuket

[Wagga]

3 hours ago, Sparktrader said:

Not even a bag of chips?

Nope, not even a bag of chips. You can fit a lot of contraband in a bag of chips. Just saying.????

[Myran]

1 hour ago, Nemises said:

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 

 

 

That company's business hinges on people being willing to do this, so pardon me if I don't believe that what they're saying in a disguised ad will hold up in a court in countries such as Thailand, or that their system of asking for a receipt completely erases the risk of receiving things that have been tampered with.

 

Not saying that the risk is particularly high if going through a company like this, but for some random guy on an internet forum? Forget about it. Not worth the risk, in both cases.

[Wagga]

1 hour ago, Nemises said:

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 

 

 

WOW, That web page sounds like a sure fire way to end up in some third world jail or worse, shot.

 

Web page states........

"If any traveler is unsure of something, or gets into any difficulties, all three companies say they have 'support staff' available around the clock to help, be it via telephone, live web chat or email".......or the local jail priest  lol.

That's not very reassuring.

You MAY get a telephone call but I doubt you would get 'web chat' or 'email' if you did end up in prison.

Yeah ok, I may come across as paranoid but, would you take a chance on doing this sort of thing just to earn a couple bucks a year.

Pretty dodgy/risky way to earn a quid I recon.

[pagallim]

Must admit, what on earth were you thinking of putting this on the forum?   Sad.

[The Hammer2021]

NEVER CARRY ANYTHING FOR ANYBODY AS HAS BEEN REQUESTED. 

[Onerak]

6 hours ago, Nemises said:

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 

So there are platforms (three listed in the article) for the transportation of these type of  merchandise. The OP can use one of the platform to transport his goods. 

[Nemises]

6 hours ago, Onerak said:

So there are platforms (three listed in the article) for the transportation of these type of  merchandise. The OP can use one of the platform to transport his goods. 

Yep, he sure can. 
 

All 3 transportation platforms listed in the BBC report are still operating.
 

BTW laptops (tablets) are featured as being one of the main types of merchandise transported successfully for years by other travelers who have room in their luggage. 

 

 

Hopes this helps the OP. 
 

 

 

Edited March 21, 2022 by Nemises

[Wagga]

IMO and it is only MO, I still recon your poking a bear. But hey, each to their own.

[Liverpool Lou]

17 hours ago, KarenBravo said:

21 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

Read you own link properly.  Laptops are zero-rated for import duty, 

[KarenBravo]

37 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Read you own link properly.  Laptops are zero-rated for import duty, 

Yes, you are right after further Googling, yet the link I supplied says nothing about this. Could you please point out the line applicable in the link?

I read it once and have now read it again and I can't see any mention of lap-tops.

[Liverpool Lou]

1 hour ago, KarenBravo said:

1 hour ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Read you own link properly.  Laptops are zero-rated for import duty, 

Yes, you are right after further Googling, yet the link I supplied says nothing about this. Could you please point out the line applicable in the link?

I read it once and have now read it again and I can't see any mention of lap-tops.

There's a lot more to import duty rates on specific items than that link of yours.  The Customs website is a good place to start for specifics as is their English-speaking call centre.   This  site, 

https://www.simplyduty.com/import-calculator/,

is useful and generally accurate also.

Edited March 21, 2022 by Liverpool Lou

[KarenBravo]

58 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

There's a lot more to import duty rates on specific items than that link of yours.  The Customs website is a good place to start for specifics as is their English-speaking call centre.   This  site, 

https://www.simplyduty.com/import-calculator/,

is useful and generally accurate also.

Hold on. You said I should re-read my quote, which I did. You never supplied an alternate web-site. Where is the relevant info in my quote?

 

[gearbox]

On 3/20/2022 at 12:05 PM, Liverpool Lou said:

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

From my recent personal experience the customs recently are not paying much attention what goes in at the airport. I went through Phuket 2 times in the last 4 months, there is no X-ray of the incoming baggage, one can just cruise through the green corridor. The second time I came in I had probably 250-300k worth of gear including 3 laptops, no issues whatsoever.

[Liverpool Lou]

7 hours ago, KarenBravo said:

8 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

There's a lot more to import duty rates on specific items than that link of yours.  The Customs website is a good place to start for specifics as is their English-speaking call centre.   This  site, 

https://www.simplyduty.com/import-calculator/,

is useful and generally accurate also.

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Hold on. You said I should re-read my quote, which I did. You never supplied an alternate web-site. Where is the relevant info in my quote?

There isn't anything relevant to the import duty levied on laptops (0%) in your comment.  You seemed to think there was, that's why I said re-read it.

Edited March 21, 2022 by Liverpool Lou

[The Hammer2021]

And who is responsible  for the porn on the hard drive?

[Seeall]

3 hours ago, The Hammer2021 said:

And who is responsible  for the porn on the hard drive?

the downloader I guess.....   me I self porn love it.... girls love it too......  store on data card easy to hide... I guess its illegal.. whatever....

[Somtamnication]

Oh the keyboard warriors in this forum. If you people only had the opportunity to go to yearly bbq parties sponsored by TV in many provinces and met the old timers (some of whom have passed), you would not be so jaded.

 

Peace to all

[London Lowf]

11 hours ago, Somtamnication said:

Oh the keyboard warriors in this forum.

Well, just the ones who have laptops ????