We are planning on retirement in Chiang Mai in couple of years and wonder what the limits are in moving household items to Thailand from the USA? Concerned on what might be dutiable and what might be freely allowed ? Also wondered how the items are best shipped, where they clear customs and how

they can end up in CM ? Any help would be appreciated

Thanks- JOHN

We are planning on retirement in Chiang Mai in couple of years and wonder what the limits are in moving household items to Thailand from the USA?  Concerned on what might be dutiable      and what might be  freely allowed  ?  Also wondered how the items are best shipped, where they clear customs and how

they can end up in CM  ? Any help would be appreciated

Thanks- JOHN

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Until you have an O-A visa, or an extended O visa, there are zero concessions on the importation of household goods.

Until you have an O-A visa, or an extended O visa, there are zero concessions on  the importation of household goods.

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This, unfortunately, is correct. OTH, you say 'we'.

If your wife is a returning Thai national the situation does look different, as she will be entitled to bring the goods in, under certain restrictions and conditions.

Customs clearance has to be done in the port of arrival, usually Bangkok or Laem

Cha Bang. After clearance onforwarding to CM by over land transportation.

Thanks for the responses. My wife and I are both Americans so won't be eligible for Thai spouse exemption, but we will get the Retirement Visa set-up in advance of shipping items. JOHN

JohnRichard,

We are in the same boat as you are in. Moving to CM ( or?) in 3 years.

My wife is a Thai national so this will help, but will sell or give to friends most of out things.

Just remember all you eclectic appliances will not work.

My wife is Thai but now a American Citizen can we still get a break on shipping to LOS...

Skycop

Until you have an O-A visa, or an extended O visa, there are zero concessions on  the importation of household goods.

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This, unfortunately, is correct. OTH, you say 'we'.

If your wife is a returning Thai national the situation does look different, as she will be entitled to bring the goods in, under certain restrictions and conditions.

Customs clearance has to be done in the port of arrival, usually Bangkok or Laem

Cha Bang. After clearance onforwarding to CM by over land transportation.

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My wife is Thai but now a American Citizen can we still get a break on shipping to LOS...

Skycop

Until you have an O-A visa, or an extended O visa, there are zero concessions on  the importation of household goods.

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This, unfortunately, is correct. OTH, you say 'we'.

If your wife is a returning Thai national the situation does look different, as she will be entitled to bring the goods in, under certain restrictions and conditions.

Customs clearance has to be done in the port of arrival, usually Bangkok or Laem

Cha Bang. After clearance onforwarding to CM by over land transportation.

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Keep her Thai passport and ID up to date and ship in her name.