Question Re Import Duty For Retirees

[dennis3506]

I am moving to Thailand on a retirees visa next year and wonder what the rules are re bringing personal effects and a car into Thailand. Personal effects are basically about 200 CD's, DVD player and a 2004 Hyundai Getz car. I know I'd have to factor in shipping costs for the car, but as it's only done about 15,000 klms it would be worth the transport costs as long as I didn't have to pay duty on top of all that.

[Carib]

Hi, the link is to the official that customs website.

There you will be able to get some info about importing household goods.

A car is not considered to be a part of that, and since taxes and duties are very high on cars it maybe wiser to sell it instead of paying those amounts.

Use the search function ( top righthand somewhere on the page) and look for importing a car /household goods etc.

Several member have written something about their experience.

http://www.customs.go.th/Customs-Eng/House...nuNme=HouseHold