Can I order 20 computers from overseas ?

[thaifoodruns]

Import duty is 0%, VAT is 7%. I don't know what the balance is that you paid, I would have to see the invoice. Can be anything from storage charges to handling fees.

From eBay, it's says import charges.

[JohnnyBKK]

That's just ebay invoicing you money "in case". The customs duty on computers is 0%, you still need to pay 7% VAT and handling fees, storage fees, broker fees and VAT on transportation. Request the full invoice from customs and it should be 0% duty.

[thaifoodruns]

Thanks for the johnny and onthemoon, never knew that before

[tryasimight]

On ‎4‎/‎07‎/‎2017 at 2:38 PM, onthemoon said:

Of course you can import 20 computers on your own name. No need for a company or a work permit, customs won't ask. You need to be registered with customs, using your passport and your address.

 

8471.411000

- - - Personal computers excluding portable computers of subheading 8471.30 Import duty 0%, VAT 7%.

 

Whether the RD asks later on what you do with it, is another questions.

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[onthemoon]

16 hours ago, tryasimight said:

pm function not working for me.Can you send me a pm and i'll see if I can reply.Thanks

Done.

[thaifoodruns]

Can anyone provide me some advice pls. My laptop currently is being held in custom due to "high value" the courier says I have to go "register" at customs department after completion of registration they can only deliver.....where is the custom department in Bangkok and how long does the process take?

 

 

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[varun]

It is idiotic that you would import computers for crypto farming from overseas.

What about maintenance and warranties?

There is an abundance of affordable computer components available in Fortune Town.

 

You can get them assembled and built for cheaper locally, is there a specific reason you don't want to do this?

 

[kkerry]

1 hour ago, varun said:

It is idiotic that you would import computers for crypto farming from overseas.

What about maintenance and warranties?

There is an abundance of affordable computer components available in Fortune Town.

 

You can get them assembled and built for cheaper locally, is there a specific reason you don't want to do this?

 

 

Not so idiotic because like most miners they are in it to make money, so you don't use everyday consumer parts like you find in most Thai stores. You need high end graphics cards,  power supplies, specialist cases/frames etc. that can stand up to 24/7 use, While everyday parts might be similarly priced to the US, high end stuff isn't. The few stores that sell high end components do so at prices that can be 50-100% more expensive than the US. Setting up 30 such computers and it's obvious why they are importing them. 

[speedtripler]

2 hours ago, kkerry said:

 

Not so idiotic because like most miners they are in it to make money, so you don't use everyday consumer parts like you find in most Thai stores. You need high end graphics cards,  power supplies, specialist cases/frames etc. that can stand up to 24/7 use, While everyday parts might be similarly priced to the US, high end stuff isn't. The few stores that sell high end components do so at prices that can be 50-100% more expensive than the US. Setting up 30 such computers and it's obvious why they are importing them. 

Don't worry, the problem  is you can't have a technical conversation about advanced topics on Thaivisa... 

It would be easier to teach a monkey how to fly a spaceship, see the other bitcoin threads for reference over the past several years....

 

The best sentence is probably "You can explain it to them, but you can't understand it for them 

[onthemoon]

On 7/14/2017 at 0:00 PM, thaifoodruns said:

Can anyone provide me some advice pls. My laptop currently is being held in custom due to "high value" the courier says I have to go "register" at customs department after completion of registration they can only deliver.....where is the custom department in Bangkok and how long does the process take?

 

 

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Every importer and exporter must be registered with the customs' "paperless" system, as they need to know who the importer or exporter is. This kind of registration is not unique to Thailand.

 

Whoever does the customs clearance for you, can register you within a couple of hours, maximum one day. They need a copy of your passport and your current address. If you want to do it yourself, call the customs department at 1164, but I do suggest to let the customs broker do it.

[varun]

14 hours ago, speedtripler said:

Don't worry, the problem  is you can't have a technical conversation about advanced topics on Thaivisa... 

It would be easier to teach a monkey how to fly a spaceship, see the other bitcoin threads for reference over the past several years....

 

The best sentence is probably "You can explain it to them, but you can't understand it for them 

 

I can start talking about ins-and-outs of ASIC-based processing,  but I think it's best you stay seated on the bar stool.

[thaifoodruns]

Every importer and exporter must be registered with the customs' "paperless" system, as they need to know who the importer or exporter is. This kind of registration is not unique to Thailand.
 
Whoever does the customs clearance for you, can register you within a couple of hours, maximum one day. They need a copy of your passport and your current address. If you want to do it yourself, call the customs department at 1164, but I do suggest to let the customs broker do it.

Thanks onthemoon, sent my original passport to the courirs, got my laptop and passport returned in 2 days [emoji106]


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[Techno Viking]

21 hours ago, varun said:

It is idiotic that you would import computers for crypto farming from overseas.

What about maintenance and warranties?

There is an abundance of affordable computer components available in Fortune Town.

 

You can get them assembled and built for cheaper locally, is there a specific reason you don't want to do this?

 

Fortune Town has an abundant supply of high end GPU's ?

 

Good to hear, as there is a worldwide shortage I might go buy a few and flog em for profit on Ebay.

[onthemoon]

1 hour ago, thaifoodruns said:

 

Thanks onthemoon, sent my original passport to the courirs, got my laptop and passport returned in 2 days


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Good to hear, and thanks for the feedback.

[speedtripler]

12 hours ago, varun said:

 

I can start talking about ins-and-outs of ASIC-based processing,  but I think it's best you stay seated on the bar stool.

Obviously you don't have a clue  as your previous post indicated and now you're trying to make up for it with "bar stool comments"... 

 

Wind yer neck in.... 

 

 

Edited August 11, 2017 by speedtripler