Can I Bring In An Unboxed Gps Without Paying Duties?

[cat5]

I'd like to take a brand new unboxed Garmin GPS unit to Thailand, arriving at Suwannapoom Airport. The unit costs less than 5,000 baht when purchased outside of Thailand. Will there be any problems at customs or will I have to bring it in unboxed and "used"? Are there any set limits for electronic gifts like this?

Hope someone can advise.

[Slaps]

Would yo have to pay to bring your phone or camera or mp3 player or Ipad or pod

all of them cost more than 5000

No

[cat5]

Sorry, I meant to say bring a *boxed* item into the country. As it would be brand new, boxed and sealed, I was thinking that customs might think I was bringing it in for resale.

[surangw]

Sorry, I meant to say bring a *boxed* item into the country. As it would be brand new, boxed and sealed, I was thinking that customs might think I was bringing it in for resale.

don't temp thai customs to mess with you. not worth the worry or possible hassel

[JimShortz]

No problem. Just put it in your case. If you are really paranoid give the box a bit of "wear and tear"...

[bdenner]

Been carrying a GPS back and forth into Thailand for years in my NoteBook case along with other gadgets and spare mobile phone. - NO PROBLEMS

[IanForbes]

Why would you WANT to bring a boxed and sealed GPS into Thailand if it WASN'T for resale?

If it is a gift then you could always explain to the receiver why you took it out of the box. I bring all sorts of expensive toys into Thailand: cameras, laptop, GPS, fishing tackle, etc. But, I always go home with them as well. I've never had any problem.

[BlackArtemis]

I've brought backpacks in with several thousands of dollars worth of electronics. Multiple laptops, gaming systems, external harddrives, cell phones etc etc

I have NEVER had a problem, but I don't leave things in boxes.