I want to buy a camera from the USA, and i want to have it sent to me here in BKK. Now in the courty i come from if you do this you end up paying import duties on the camera and then VAT as well....

I wonder what is the deal here in TH?

I am not planning on importing heaps of cameras, just one for me.

The price will be about 25,000 Baht.

If i do end up paying VAT, can i get it back on the way out of the country?

Thanks All..

You will probably have to pay duty and vat, that is if it isn't stolen when it gets to Thailand.

Can't you get someone from the US to bring it in for you?

I wonder how common it is for items to be stolen. It's been my impression that the Thai postal service is pretty dependable.

You will probably have to pay duty and vat, that is if it isn't stolen when it gets to Thailand.

Can't you get someone from the US to bring it in for you?

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Upcountry...........Well, it depends on your "luck" actually. I have some friends who sent electronic goods (GPS, digital camera) to Thailand by mail and they "disappeared". Even some of my letters (from relatives/bank statements) go missing........so you never know. Maybe that particular postman doesnt read Enlgish.........

I was told that some registered letters/packages go missing and it takes months to trace them.......all the hassle?? Better to hand carry !

Courier service is much better and safer. It is expensive but at least you know its guaranteed to arrive!

Sneef, I already told you. Vat refund is only applicable for goods bought fro Thailand.

I want to buy a camera from the USA, and i want to have it sent to me here in BKK. Now in the courty i come from if you do this you end up paying import duties on the camera and then VAT as well....

I wonder what is the deal here in TH?

I am not planning on importing heaps of cameras, just one for me.

The price will be about 25,000 Baht.

If i do end up paying VAT, can i get it back on the way out of the country?

Thanks All..

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If you bring it in it will be a breeze. Send it and VAT will be the least of your financial worries. Other taxes will kill you.

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