I would like to mail order an IBM 15 inch Thinkpad laptop with English only keyboard from America.

This laptop is not available in Thailand, and the Thai-English keyboard drives me to distraction.

My question: What tax and duty rates are charged by the local authorities?

I would be happy to hear from first hand experiences of someone who ordered a laptop from America.

Thanks in advance.

I remember this thread which has some decent information. There have been others but I'm too lazy to search for them now.

Probably no local warranty, is it really worth it?

Get a friend to send you stickers for the keyboard and buy locally.

Hand carry is another matter!