Benji Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Good morning everyone.I have a quick question, I hope someone here can help me.I would like to know the costs to import a caravan (towable/trailer type) from the UK to Thailand.Does anyone know about this or where I can find more information, I have been searching the internet for weeks but can only find info on importing vehicles (engine driven) with the huge taxes they involve.So...What are the import duties to import caravan/trailer into Thailand and are there any restrictions?Thanks in advance for any help you can offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 I would expect it would cost far too much to import a caravan from overseas. I have only ever seen one in thailand and it was made for promotional purposes for a company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benji Posted August 12, 2015 Author Share Posted August 12, 2015 Cheers for your reply. I have seen quite a few over here and most seem to be from the UK (The entry door is on the left hand side as the UK also drive on the left). I know the shipping will cost quite a lot but what I am more interested in is the taxes and duties that will be payable once landed in Thailand. Does anyone have information on the applicable taxes and duties? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneyboy Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 (edited) I can imagine like most other imported items such as cars,motorbikes etc you will be subjected to hefty taxation,I can't comment on precise numbers but the amount of paperwork and other hoops you will have to jump through to get a caravan road legal here will in its self be a nightmare also. Incidentally it's obviously not impossible as I have seen a large number of caravans up here in the mountains of Khao Khor although they sit statically. Just last week I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw an old American airstream,fantastic piece of kit which has so much charm and character. Edited August 12, 2015 by stoneyboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 No need to import here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benji Posted August 12, 2015 Author Share Posted August 12, 2015 (edited) Thanks for the info. I love the look of the Airstreams but unfortunately they are also Very Expensive (+ as they are from the US the door is on the wrong side). I guess I'll just keep looking around and hopefully find something or someone who has done this before can chime in. It must be possible because I have also seen a lot of UK caravans here and a few European mobile homes but I suspect the latter were on a temperary import with older Europeans travelling the World. Cheers. Edited August 12, 2015 by Benji Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWPattaya Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 I can only imagine how unbearably hot it would be in a caravan here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUUM Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 the door is on the wrong side).. Right or wrong side is only theoretically in Thailand. Vehicles will pass you on both sides, even if you are parked on the 'hard shoulder' some moped will find a way through between you and the tree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uwe_rayong Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 You may check this link: https://www.facebook.com/CaravansClubThailand Last year I I saw a TV reportage from a Thai / German couple in Chonburi which imported Caranvans to Thailand. The price was somewhat higher, but not 200-300%. Something around +20-25%... Not everything which is imported is subjected to huge taxes, but a lot people in Thailand believe it. When it comes to cars or motorcycles it is correct, on the other hand I would not be too keen of importing a caravan into Thailand, as the local Customs can be a PITA if they smell inexperience. http://igtf.customs.go.th/igtf/th/main_frame.jsp Search for tariff code 871610000 ( Trailers and semi-trailers of the caravan type, for housing or camping ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rizla Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 I know and have seen caravans that have been imported here in Surin Issan.....they even had the UK second hand price ticket on th windows. They were also post fitted with A.C. units.. I know the man that imported them, and he made a good profit on resale here.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benji Posted August 12, 2015 Author Share Posted August 12, 2015 I know and have seen caravans that have been imported here in Surin Issan.....they even had the UK second hand price ticket on th windows. They were also post fitted with A.C. units.. I know the man that imported them, and he made a good profit on resale here.. That sound good, if you know him maybe you could ask him the import costs per caravan Cheers You may check this link: https://www.facebook.com/CaravansClubThailand Last year I I saw a TV reportage from a Thai / German couple in Chonburi which imported Caranvans to Thailand. The price was somewhat higher, but not 200-300%. Something around +20-25%... Not everything which is imported is subjected to huge taxes, but a lot people in Thailand believe it. When it comes to cars or motorcycles it is correct, on the other hand I would not be too keen of importing a caravan into Thailand, as the local Customs can be a PITA if they smell inexperience. http://igtf.customs.go.th/igtf/th/main_frame.jsp Search for tariff code 871610000 ( Trailers and semi-trailers of the caravan type, for housing or camping ) Thanks for that, I'll have a look there now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Issanman Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Here are some made in Thailand by Carryboy: http://www.carryboycaravan.com/mobilehome/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lung Mike Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Check the RV and caravan community in Thailand at: http://www.thairv.com . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obadiah Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 HI Benji, Did you ever get around to importing a caravan from the UK? I'm giving it some serious thought myself. Would love to know how you got on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obadiah Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Hi, Does anyone have any experience of importing a second hand caravan or motorhome into Thailand. I've read that the import tax is 40% on caravans but that this drops to 30% if the caravan is "vintage". Does anyone know what "vintage" means in Thailand re: import tax? In the UK second hand caravans can be picked up quite cheaply so even with the import tax it would be cheaper than buying one here in Thailand. However, I was wondering how Customs evaluate the "cost" of the caravan. Do they just accept your invoice as proof of value or do they have some other method? What happens if you don't buy it at all? Say, for example, you inherit a caravan. What happens when you import it? I understand that a caravan must be registered in Thailand when it arrives. Does anyone have any experience of this process? Is it straightforward? To be honest I'd much rather have a motorhome than a caravan but the price for a new one, built by CarryBoy, is about 1.8m, here in Thailand. Second hand ones rarely come on the market so I was considering importing a second hand motorhome, maybe from Japan. So the problem of import tax raises it's head once more! Does the rate of import tax vary depending on the age of the vehicle? Does anyone have any experience of going through this process? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Mango Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 There was a news article a week or so ago (on tv) claiming that these may be illegal in Thailand ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Why would anyone want to stay in a caravan/campervan here when accommodation is so easily found at reasonable prices? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obadiah Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 There was a news article a week or so ago (on tv) claiming that these may be illegal in Thailand ?? Was that about banning Chinese motorhomes driving into Thailand? Motorhomes/caravans can't be illegal in Thailand as they make and sell them here. For example Caryrboy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Mango Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 ^^ possibly , just seem to remember something about them trying to ban/ put restrictions on them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obadiah Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Why would anyone want to stay in a caravan/campervan here when accommodation is so easily found at reasonable prices? Staying in hotels with a family is no longer as cheap in Thailand as it used to be. But the real reason for "camping" is the sense of freedom, go anywhere, stay anywhere. It's more a lifestyle than a cost thing. Many years ago I had a series 3 ex army ambulance that I converted into a very simple motorhome. It wasn't luxurious but some of the camp sites I found were breath taking. I think it's that sense of adventure that hotel rooms lack. It's definitely not for everybody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obadiah Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Sadly, I am less and less surprised by the way authorities change the rules here. Mostly knee jerk reactions. So it wouldn't surprise me if they tried to restrict motor homing/camping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Loving that Road Warrior Steven100... is it in Thailand ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 This Heartland RV RW420 has a rear patio also .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgrahmm Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 (edited) I thought about bringing one across a few years back.....But with hotel costs so cheap and available.....Thai roads very unfriendly in angles both climbing and turns, lack of decent choice of tow vehicles versus terrain, no infastructure - parks, hook ups, dump stations.....Lack of service facilities & parts and RV trained techs....Lack of secured storage facilities + they are easy to break into when unattended pretty much told me it would not be a very good idea.... Even having an RV in the states dictates wide open spaces for parking - fueling - turning - resting - shopping - it would be futile here..... Edited March 14, 2016 by pgrahmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obadiah Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 I thought about bringing one across a few years back.....But with hotel costs so cheap and available.....Thai roads very unfriendly in angles both climbing and turns, lack of decent choice of tow vehicles versus terrain, no infastructure - parks, hook ups, dump stations.....Lack of service facilities & parts and RV trained techs....Lack of secured storage facilities + they are easy to break into when unattended pretty much told me it would not be a very good idea.... Even having an RV in the states dictates wide open spaces for parking - fueling - turning - resting - shopping - it would be futile here..... A small motorhome would definitely be the way forward in Thailand but they are very expensive new and even more expensive to import. Hence, a caravan seems to be the cheapest, cost effective way forward for the intrepid campers. I know what you mean about the roads and I'm not sure how it'll all work out but I'm edging towards giving it a go. I'll let you know how I get on. Thailand is slowing moving forward re: caravanning/motorhoming . I am told that about 6 national parks now have EHU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgrahmm Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 22 foot Airstream with AC & generator would be a good combo for here.... Parts are difficult even in the states so here would be a real challenge..... I had an International I used to leave on a lake in the Sierras for summer use - they are built like a tank.....Fear the cheaply built ones would disintegrate quickly here..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Obadiah Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 images-3.jpg They make or assemble, Airstreams here in Thailand! http://airstream.co.th/home/ However, they have failed to answer any of my emails! I'm presuming they are expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgrahmm Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Either looks like a website only or poor product choice for here.... The 16 would work for two people if you're not stuck in there for long periods of time.....But that thing would bounce all over the road even with a load levelling hitch.... That's the reason I don't think the flat sided ones would be a good choice here.....On an RV with a truck chassis the sheet metal ones would stand a better chance - two suspension/impact areas.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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