Moving household goods into Thailand. Please help!

[BestBitterPhuket]

I am planning to buy a residential unit in Thailand and move here for a longer period of time. I would like to bring some of my household goods with me into the new house. I was told by customs, that because I don't have a proper long term visa, that I would have to pay very high duties.

Anyway I plan to study the thai language, so I figure I could just as well get a student visa, but would that also make me eligible to bring the household goods (old furniture and kitchen things) in free of duty?

Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

[CharlieH]

With things so cheap here why have the hassle, just sell what you have and buy new when you get here. Anything of any real sentimental value put in storage.

[kurnell]

My broker can facilitate a special 'night time clearance' of household goods, which is significantly cheaper than tax and duties. PM me if you need to know the details