Machine workshop/machine engineering shop in Thailand?

[TramsRepus]

Does anyone here have any experience of running machine workshop/ machine engineering shop in Thailand?

I have been living in Thailand for 11+ years but i have my business in China. Im a machine, tool and appliance designer and builds all my creations in China together with my Chinese team. And the reason is that i tried to do the same in Thailand 10 years ago but it did not work out for many reasons, some mentioned below. But maybe time has change. I love living in Thailand and I'm so feed-up with all this traveling so I’m therefor reconsidering to bring home the business to Thailand again.

The reason why i moved my business to China 10 years ago was:

• Impossible to find any qualifying Thai engineers and technicians regardless salary level (40-120K/m).
• Extremely hard to find standard parts without "mai mee, 8-12weeks delivery time". No one seems to holds anything in stock.
• Extremely expensive parts, SMC pneumatic Thailand once quote us 78,000 baht and 12 weeks delivery time for a vacuum ejector that normally cost 1200 baht. In China it sells for 160 RMB (800 baht) and next day delivery. 10 years ago i ended up to order most from eBay and other online shops abroad.
• Machines, tools and equipments cost a fortune here but could maybe sorted out with a BOI approval and import them our self or buy someone else shop.

Appreciating your ideas and experience around this business sector in Thailand.

Edited July 28, 2014 by TramsRepus

[Tao Diver]

I think you have answered your own question very well. Stick to China my friend. Just come he to relax. Working here is a nightmare.

[TramsRepus]

I think you have answered your own question very well. Stick to China my friend. Just come he to relax. Working here is a nightmare.

Another reason is that one of my customers is located in Thailand and they have asked me to move my business location nearer their factory for future projects and support.

[Changnoi2]

My house is next to the HAAS headquarters here in bangkok, They seem to be based here and are growing fast.

[flexplas]

I too am looking for machine parts in Thailand.

So far I have either had to use Ebay or contact the manufacturer directly and bring them in with UPS......

If anyone knows any machine shops around the Rayong province, please PM me.

[nazree360]

I have a friend who owns an engineering factory in bangkok mail me at [email protected] and perhaps i can see what i can source for you cheers