Storage / moving

[haxolotl]

Didn't have too much luck with the search so I thought I would create a new topic if that's acceptable.

I'm going to be heading back to my home country for an extended period of time (probably a few months).

Currently paying about 30,000 baht a month which, while I can accept the loss, I would prefer to minimise if I can.

I'm also thinking about moving places anyway so this seems like the time to do it.

Anyone have much experience with long-ish term storage of property (probably within the Bangkok area)?

I'd probably need a small truck to move my stuff, it's not excessive but there's several items that are fairly large and cannot be move trivially such as a table and a weight set, as well as a fairly large chair.

It could possibly fit in the back of a largish utility after disassembling everyone but I assumed a truck would be easier.

Can anyone give me a rough indication of the kinds of prices for storage and moving goods?

Also I'm thinking of possibly moving to somewhere like Chonburi or Koh Samui when I come back : does anyone have any rough ideas about transportation costs over that sort of distance (I know Koh Samui and Chonburi will be very different).

[jimmybkk]

For the storage of your stuff there are a few storage facilities in BKK such as bangkokselfstorage.com. I'd suggest you give them a call and ask for a quote. Probably a cheaper option would be if you can find a room in an apartment building to rent. Around Chonburi they are around 2,500 to 3,500 per month for a no air-con room of around 20-something sq.m. I guess on the outskirts of Bangkok you're maybe looking at around 5,000. Keep in mind they are usually 3-4 storey buildings with no elevators.

For your transportation, keep your eyes open in the sois around your condo for signs stuck on lampposts that have a few Thai characters, then the number 4, then a couple more Thai characters and the number 6, followed by a telephone number. They are typically home-made, spray-painted signs and they are offering 4-wheel and 6-wheel trucks for hire. Get a Thai speaker to give them a call and enquire about their rates.

You could also try speaking to staff at your condo - they will almost certainly be able to get you a truck and most likely they live in one of those apartment rooms.

Good luck with your move.

[jes]

Selfstorage is in my eyes far to expensive.