BeefSlapper Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Hi, my friend who is in to photography looking to buy newest Phantom 4 drone, cheapest in thailand its like 64000THB+ Direct price is 1399$ http://store.dji.com/product/phantom-4?site=brandsite&from=buy_now_frontpage thats like 45 000thb If he orders it online from DJI or ebay, would they charge import taxes? if so how much? or there is a way to get away with it? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Importing yourself should have it here with import tax and VAT for about Bt.610000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeefSlapper Posted April 7, 2016 Author Share Posted April 7, 2016 okay, I got family member traveling from usa to thailand, if he buys it there, he be okay to bring it with him as personal item right? no taxes? thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 hand carry in personal luggage is a lot different to importing something by post. 99% chance it will come through ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pdaz Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 take it out of the packaging so it doesn't look new in case you do get stopped ( unlikely ) don't declare it and head thru the green channel. there is good chance he will walk straight through with it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schondie Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 If you can find it at any of the companies affiliated to this company http://shop.borderfree.com/ then you can buy it and it'll be delivered duty free. Any problems with the Customs Department are smoothed out by their agents as they have a G2G agreement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukKrueng Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 If you can find it at any of the companies affiliated to this company http://shop.borderfree.com/ then you can buy it and it'll be delivered duty free. Any problems with the Customs Department are smoothed out by their agents as they have a G2G agreement. you got it wrong. They don't have agreements for no tax and duty, but they calculate the proper duty and you pre pay it when you order Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balance Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 I would check with any Thai laws pertaining to drones in general, My thinking is that the government does not want drones flying around with cameras. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heina Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 As well as they do not want any drug smuggling by drones. I would check with any Thai laws pertaining to drones in general, My thinking is that the government does not want drones flying around with cameras. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomyumchai Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 make it look 2nd hand (no box and all separate parts in a different suitcase) and if stopped say its broken but you bring to fix in thailand, because thailand very clever. worked for me many times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 As for the law, passed on 27 August 2558, here is a pdf file but in Thai only. You can copy/paste the text into Google Translate to try and get the general idea. http://www.ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/DATA/PDF/2558/D/086/6.PDF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kovaltech Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 I would check with any Thai laws pertaining to drones in general, My thinking is that the government does not want drones flying around with cameras. 100% correct, drone with camera's are forbidden unless having a valid permit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asdecas Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 make it look 2nd hand (no box and all separate parts in a different suitcase) and if stopped say its broken but you bring to fix in thailand, because thailand very clever. worked for me many times. Did you also tell the customs officer that he's a hansum man? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbelyeu Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 Have you considered 2nd hand? There are a few thailand based groups on Facebook concerning flying drones in Thailand. Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koo Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 (edited) I'm just wondering.... Why import the Chinese drone from USA (where you have already paid import tax & customs duty etc.) and then re-import it to Thailand and pay the duties all over again, when you could just order it directly from China and get it duty free or with low import duties due the Thailand's trade agreements with China? From DJI.com: Headquartered in Shenzhen, widely considered China’s Silicon Valley, DJI benefits from direct access to the suppliers, raw materials, and young, creative talent pool necessary for sustained success. Edited April 8, 2016 by koo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phaeton Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 Yeah I would also buy the backpack that you can get for it, and put it in that. You will probably want that for the future anyway. Or one of the third party ones. Customs won't stop your family member, and if they do, it will look used. Looks like the state of the art in this level of drone. So many great features. I'm returning from the states now and I was tempted to get it. If I was still working it would have come in super useful. But can't justify just for fun. If you have time, can you provide a review after you've practiced a bit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suradit69 Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 You could save all the espionage drama and buy one from Lazada, delivered to your door. http://www.lazada.co.th/catalog/?q=DRONE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 You could save all the espionage drama and buy one from Lazada, delivered to your door. http://www.lazada.co.th/catalog/?q=DRONE Which of those on Lazada are the one the OP wants ?. I cannot find a single one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 You could save all the espionage drama and buy one from Lazada, delivered to your door. http://www.lazada.co.th/catalog/?q=DRONE The OP specified a Phantom 4 which is a new model and not shown on Lazada yet. There are Thai sites offering the 4 but as he mentioned, 64,000+ baht. http://www.hobbythai.com/15681582/dji-phantom-4 lnwgadget Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicowoodduck Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 There is a huge drone factory on the outskirts of Pattaya...they sell all sizes and let you do a demo in their parking lot to see if it fits your needs....they did a demo at the Pattaya City Expat Club not long ago....looked to be the real deal.....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 I am pretty sure you will find a Phantom 4 for similar price in Thailand if you just contact some of the drone clubs here. They import the latest models from China so you will always get the best price directly from them . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeefSlapper Posted April 11, 2016 Author Share Posted April 11, 2016 There is a huge drone factory on the outskirts of Pattaya...they sell all sizes and let you do a demo in their parking lot to see if it fits your needs....they did a demo at the Pattaya City Expat Club not long ago....looked to be the real deal.....Sounds good. U got any more info?Location or company name? Sent from my SM-A800F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeefSlapper Posted April 11, 2016 Author Share Posted April 11, 2016 I am pretty sure you will find a Phantom 4 for similar price in Thailand if you just contact some of the drone clubs here. They import the latest models from China so you will always get the best price directly from them . I did. And its a rip offSent from my SM-A800F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 (edited) You can buy it on aliexpress for $1399 USD with free shipping via EMS. With EMS you will have a very good chance it will arrive without any import taxes to be paid. Buying it from the US it will likely ship either FEDEX or USPS.... both of them you will have a very good chance of it arriving and getting stung for import taxes. Edited April 11, 2016 by Don Mega Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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