Shipping laptop from Italy to Thailand

[Laurita398]

Hello everyone!

I will be starting a new job which requires me to use the company's laptop. I will need to ship it from Italy to Thailand (Ao Nang). I've read about people having a smooth process while it was a real hassle for others. What is your experience about it? What should I expect? Furthermore, do I need to do anything specific and have any documentation ready?

Thank you very much

[Schoggibueb]

Will it be shipped with other personal goods in a container or only a Laptop with air freight?

[Schoggibueb]

3 minutes ago, Schoggibueb said:

Will it be shipped with other personal goods in a container or only a Laptop with air freight?

Thai Customs in english:

 

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

 

[Liverpool Lou]

1 hour ago, Laurita398 said:

Hello everyone!

I will be starting a new job which requires me to use the company's laptop. I will need to ship it from Italy to Thailand (Ao Nang). I've read about people having a smooth process while it was a real hassle for others. What is your experience about it? What should I expect? Furthermore, do I need to do anything specific and have any documentation ready?

Thank you very much

There shouldn't be any issues, laptops are zero-rated for import duty but you may be charged VAT on its value.

[Laurita398]

3 hours ago, Schoggibueb said:

Will it be shipped with other personal goods in a container or only a Laptop with air freight?

Only my laptop would be shipped

[Schoggibueb]

17 minutes ago, Laurita398 said:

Only my laptop would be shipped

Then I would recommend that your company sends it with DHL / FedEx or whatever. Of course there will be at least the VAT on it. But your company would have to pay it anyway.

 

The best option would be if a friend or whatsover could bring the laptop with him / her when visiting you. That would cost nothing except maybe a invitation for a dinner 🙂