CanadaJoe Posted 8 hours ago Posted 8 hours ago My partner and I are moving to Hua Hin in August and are having trouble finding a company that will move our stuff. We probably have the equivalent of about 8-10 large suitcases consisting of personal items, clothing, household goods, etc. We don't have any furniture or really large items, so we don't meet the minimum volume requirements of any of the moving companies we've approached. All of our stuff would easily fit in something like a Toyota van or in the back of a pick-up truck. Does anyone know of a company that would transport this amount at a reasonable price? We're also happy to hire a private truck or van with a driver, but again, have not had any luck in finding someone. Any advice or recommendations for companies or individual drivers who could help us would be much appreciated. Thanks
scorecard Posted 8 hours ago Posted 8 hours ago 9 minutes ago, CanadaJoe said: My partner and I are moving to Hua Hin in August and are having trouble finding a company that will move our stuff. We probably have the equivalent of about 8-10 large suitcases consisting of personal items, clothing, household goods, etc. We don't have any furniture or really large items, so we don't meet the minimum volume requirements of any of the moving companies we've approached. All of our stuff would easily fit in something like a Toyota van or in the back of a pick-up truck. Does anyone know of a company that would transport this amount at a reasonable price? We're also happy to hire a private truck or van with a driver, but again, have not had any luck in finding someone. Any advice or recommendations for companies or individual drivers who could help us would be much appreciated. Thanks Suggest you talk to Thai Post. They can basically move anything: 1 suitcase / whole house of furniture and effect. Perhaps better to approach a bigger PO. There's been many previous reports here on AN sharing complete satisfaction with their service. They will come and and discuss your needs and give a reasonable quotation, If required they will do the packing and they are careful to ensure little damage They are good communicators / service oriented / coordination oriented. They also move cars and motor cycles. A year back they moved a scooter from Pattaya to Chiang Mai 200Baht. Worth checking. 1
CanadaJoe Posted 8 hours ago Author Posted 8 hours ago Great thanks for the info. Will contact them and see what they say. We also do have a motorcycle but it's a larger bike (900 cc). Not sure if they transport larger bikes like that but will ask them. Thanks for the prompt reply. Much appreciated.
spidermike007 Posted 8 hours ago Posted 8 hours ago Thai Post is very good at something like this. And it probably be considerably less expensive than hiring somebody with a pickup truck. That would likely be your alternative but I would imagine that would cost a minimum of 10 to 15,000 baht. 1
biervoormij Posted 7 hours ago Posted 7 hours ago I used Lalamove about 18 months ago and was happy with the price and service.
scorecard Posted 7 hours ago Posted 7 hours ago 28 minutes ago, CanadaJoe said: Great thanks for the info. Will contact them and see what they say. We also do have a motorcycle but it's a larger bike (900 cc). Not sure if they transport larger bikes like that but will ask them. Thanks for the prompt reply. Much appreciated. They do move 'big bikes', they took my Thai sons big Honda bike from Chiang Mai to just outside of Pattaya. They quickly came to our house in CM, quotation and contract agreed, later same day came and wrapped the bike and took it away. About 36 hrs later son got a call asking when they could deliver the bike to him at the destination and checking the full address, landmarks etc. From memory 300Baht. Son was very impressed with their service. They also move cars. 1
scorecard Posted 7 hours ago Posted 7 hours ago 23 minutes ago, spidermike007 said: Thai Post is very good at something like this. And it probably be considerably less expensive than hiring somebody with a pickup truck. That would likely be your alternative but I would imagine that would cost a minimum of 10 to 15,000 baht. Your guess? 1
connda Posted 7 hours ago Posted 7 hours ago Not sure where the Thai Rail system is in relationship to Phuket, but you could send your stuff to Hua Hin if you can find a rail terminal in your location. Other option. Hire a van and a driver in Phuket.
marin Posted 7 hours ago Posted 7 hours ago 8 minutes ago, connda said: but you could send your stuff to Hua Hin if you can find a rail terminal in your location. With 25,000 posts I would think you would know there is no train to Phuket. Closest would be Surat Thani, on the other side of Thailand.
Stocky Posted 7 hours ago Posted 7 hours ago +1 for Thai Post, we've sent all sorts of stuff, including motorbikes, between Hat Yai and family in Prachuap.
ChipButty Posted 7 hours ago Posted 7 hours ago Thai post will ship stuff check with them I have also used this company twice https://bigmovephuket.com/
spidermike007 Posted 4 hours ago Posted 4 hours ago 3 hours ago, scorecard said: Your guess? No. I took the time to talk to 12 companies and that was the average estimate. LOL. 1
CanadaJoe Posted 3 hours ago Author Posted 3 hours ago 4 hours ago, spidermike007 said: Thai Post is very good at something like this. And it probably be considerably less expensive than hiring somebody with a pickup truck. That would likely be your alternative but I would imagine that would cost a minimum of 10 to 15,000 baht. Great thanks. Just spent a frustrating afternoon at the Thail Immigration office so didn't have a chance to get to the post office. Will try tomorrow.
CanadaJoe Posted 3 hours ago Author Posted 3 hours ago 4 hours ago, biervoormij said: I used Lalamove about 18 months ago and was happy with the price and service. Great thanks. Do you know if they do motorcycles as well or just household goods?
CanadaJoe Posted 3 hours ago Author Posted 3 hours ago 3 hours ago, scorecard said: They do move 'big bikes', they took my Thai sons big Honda bike from Chiang Mai to just outside of Pattaya. They quickly came to our house in CM, quotation and contract agreed, later same day came and wrapped the bike and took it away. About 36 hrs later son got a call asking when they could deliver the bike to him at the destination and checking the full address, landmarks etc. From memory 300Baht. Son was very impressed with their service. They also move cars. Wow! Seems pretty efficient. In Canada they post office has trouble delivering a letter nevermind a bike!!! Thanks 1
CanadaJoe Posted 3 hours ago Author Posted 3 hours ago 3 hours ago, Stocky said: +1 for Thai Post, we've sent all sorts of stuff, including motorbikes, between Hat Yai and family in Prachuap. Sweet thanks. Seems like Thai Post does it all. 1
CanadaJoe Posted 3 hours ago Author Posted 3 hours ago 3 hours ago, ChipButty said: Thai post will ship stuff check with them I have also used this company twice https://bigmovephuket.com/ Great thanks. Will try them as well. 1
biervoormij Posted 3 hours ago Posted 3 hours ago 20 minutes ago, CanadaJoe said: Great thanks. Do you know if they do motorcycles as well or just household goods? I think they do but you should double check with them. They will not let you ride with them in the truck and because of this I traveled on my motorcycle between my old and new home. I only filled about 1/3 of the truck so it was considered a partial load and the trunk made various stops picking up and delivering other loads on the route. This allowed me to arrive a number of hours before the truck. This worked out well for me.
CanadaJoe Posted 3 hours ago Author Posted 3 hours ago 4 minutes ago, biervoormij said: I think they do but you should double check with them. They will not let you ride with them in the truck and because of this I traveled on my motorcycle between my old and new home. I only filled about 1/3 of the truck so it was considered a partial load and the trunk made various stops picking up and delivering other loads on the route. This allowed me to arrive a number of hours before the truck. This worked out well for me. Yeah, I don't mind riding the bike if that's easier and cheaper. Just need to ensure I can get there ahead of the delivery truck.
CanadaJoe Posted 3 hours ago Author Posted 3 hours ago 4 hours ago, connda said: Not sure where the Thai Rail system is in relationship to Phuket, but you could send your stuff to Hua Hin if you can find a rail terminal in your location. Other option. Hire a van and a driver in Phuket. Thanks. Yeah a van and driver is another option we're looking into but haven't found anyone local yet who'll do it.
Jimmy43 Posted 3 hours ago Posted 3 hours ago Personally, I'd just rent a car and do it myself. It would take care of your own transport there also. Renting a SUV in Phuket and returning in Hua Hin a couple of days later costs about 6,000 baht through Budget.
biervoormij Posted 2 hours ago Posted 2 hours ago 5 minutes ago, CanadaJoe said: Yeah, I don't mind riding the bike if that's easier and cheaper. Just need to ensure I can get there ahead of the delivery truck. The partial load did reduce the price but I was also concerned about arriving ahead of the delivery truck. Him doing other deliveries along the way resolved that issue for me. Hope you find something that works well for you.
CanadaJoe Posted 2 hours ago Author Posted 2 hours ago 21 minutes ago, Jimmy43 said: Personally, I'd just rent a car and do it myself. It would take care of your own transport there also. Renting a SUV in Phuket and returning in Hua Hin a couple of days later costs about 6,000 baht through Budget. Thanks. That's an option we're considering but I'd still need to get my motorcycle to Hua Hin as I couldn't take that in an SUV. If I can send the bike via Thai post or another route that would be fine.
CanadaJoe Posted 2 hours ago Author Posted 2 hours ago 18 minutes ago, biervoormij said: The partial load did reduce the price but I was also concerned about arriving ahead of the delivery truck. Him doing other deliveries along the way resolved that issue for me. Hope you find something that works well for you. Thanks. I hope we can find something as well. Thanks for the advice.
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