A Singaporean's guide to living in Thailand

[Jlokta]

Sawasdee krup everyone. In Thailand today is a holiday for everyone and many companies tomorrow is also a holiday. For me its working because going to Guangzhou this morning for the Canton Fair. This fair will take me all 3 days and on Friday onwards will be a whirlwind trip that will take me to Foshan, Shunde, Dongguan, Shenzhen, Shanghai, Jiangyin, Hangzhou, Yuhang then back on Tuesday. Total 11 meetings in 4 working days, Fri, Sat, Mon, Tue.

Will post whenever I could. I used to buy the unlimited package with AIS but this trip was advised they have discontinued because the provider in China, UNICOM, their system is not reliable so they discontinued. I am left with buying 200M download which cost me 2500 baht. But this lasts for 1 year and can be use in more than 20 countries.

Sawasdee krup

safe trip bro.

 

[yinyang]

..Sinkieland bought a new phone for me. Is it possible to 'mail' the phone to Thailand ? Will Thailand Custom potong jalan my new phone ?

KYP, your sinkie pal can rely on Speedpost (via Singapore Post). Probably less expensive than big boys DHL/Fedex -but no less reliable. Been there and done it with gifts, got tracking online too.

http://www.speedpost.com.sg/index.asp

 

[Khun Ying Pojaman]

KYP, your sinkie pal can rely on Speedpost (via Singapore Post). Probably less expensive than big boys DHL/Fedex -but no less reliable. Been there and done it with gifts, got tracking online too.

I used Speedpost when I was in Singapore, but it was only for documents. I'm worried with a new handphone, the Thai custom might impose tax.

 

[Jlokta]

I used Speedpost when I was in Singapore, but it was only for documents. I'm worried with a new handphone, the Thai custom might impose tax.

declare it as hand phone parts, they won't know better.

just make sure the item is shipped with tracking info.

 

[Froggy]

safe trip bro.

Thanks buddy. Waiting for flight now.

 

[yinyang]

Speedpost when I was in Singapore, but it was only for documents. I'm worried with a new handphone, the Thai custom might impose tax.

KYP, it's a do-able -parcel post is on menu, not just documents. Suggest you "dis-assemble" from original packing, replace with some innocuous box. And declare as spare parts value (what it's actually worth).

And you can track daily from time it's collected > leaves SG > transit storage > destination THI (for peace of mind).

 

[Alamaking]

I used Speedpost when I was in Singapore, but it was only for documents. I'm worried with a new handphone, the Thai custom might impose tax.

Just ask a friend to bring over there lah, free and 100% reliable.

 

[Khun Ying Pojaman]

This is my sui sui handphone....still waiting for a reunion:

 

[Froggy]

This is my sui sui handphone....still waiting for a reunion:

Just arrived in GZ. One the way to hotel. KYP this looks very cool and hi-so.

 

[yinyang]

a friend to bring over there lah, free and 100% reliable.

Or end up in ebay or worse, Chatuchak market:p

 

[Ramseth]

Khun Ying, actually don't have worry too much about tax. Just get it sent without the sealed box, it's not considered new import for retail or resale, and therefore non-taxable, just delivery of personal property.

 

[Alamaking]

Or end up in ebay or worse, Chatuchak market:p

You see his sui sui phone, wont end up at chatichak lah, most likely will be at Fortune Tower, LOL

 

[Khun Ying Pojaman]

Just arrived in GZ. One the way to hotel. KYP this looks very cool and hi-so.

KYP got taste one, ok ?

 

[chonburifc]

刀下留人! Hope I am on time.

Think you are aware of the customs 'Blue book' I mentioned in an earlier post. Unless the phone has a special meaning to you, there is a high possibility of being taxed unless you have proof that the item is sent for repair/exchange but that is usually taken care by the local Sony representative.

Dealed with these MIW 'Man In White' in my previous job and can say not a good experience.

If you can wait, I will be making a trip to Sinkingland in June.

 

[chonburifc]

[video=youtube;0QBY6EwAYno]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QBY6EwAYno&feature=related[/video]

Hehehe. Thanks for the song from Sek Loso. Recently got into big big trouble with drugs. Just got out of rehab. Hope he is recovering.

 

[chonburifc]

Just arrived in GZ. One the way to hotel. KYP this looks very cool and hi-so.

WTF! You in GZ now? knn, thought you just came back from Khon Kaen yesterday or I drank too much the last few days.

 

[Khun Ying Pojaman]

刀下留人! Hope I am on time.

If you can wait, I will be making a trip to Sinkingland in June.

Where got so fast ? I'm still in RoC leh.

Yeah, the phone is so "sexy looking" with curves here and there. I 小生怕怕 Thai custom leh.

I also wonder how people buy phones or other stuff from Ebay or Amazon.

 

[chonburifc]

Want to say a big thanks to the bro who recommend using the 'personal hotspot' feature in iphone. Looks like all my aircards will become paperweight liaoz.

 

[chonburifc]

Where got so fast ? I'm still in RoC leh.

Yeah, the phone is so "sexy looking" with curves here and there. I don't there to expose it to Thai custom leh.

I also wonder how people buy phones or other stuff from Ebay or Amazon.

OK, will not go into details of the customs department. Yes, they do tax certain items even if you buy from ebay. One thing I am puzzled is if you buy a ipad online in LOS, you will not be taxed!. Guess what? The packaging shows it's from my beloved Sinking Land!!

 

[Froggy]

Khun Ying, actually don't have worry too much about tax. Just get it sent without the sealed box, it's not considered new import for retail or resale, and therefore non-taxable, just delivery of personal property.

KYP got taste one, ok ?

Coming to stay in Thailand you have only ONE and I repeat ONE chance in your life to declare "personal property" and pass through without tax. And even that you must have a good reason like relocation and with work permit. Been there done that when I move my entire home to Bangkok in a forty-footer container.

Yes you got taste, how it work well for you.