Importing Personal and Household Effects

Poijt taken about Customs unpacking and packing, however i have since found out that if the Customs unpack
they must have a valid reason and if the reason is unjustified they pay to have it repacked and any damamge they incur. Same as the Uk really but noit quite so regimented done over heer with a lax attitude. hence that is why i paid possibly over the odds to ensure no problems.

Has anyone imported a car? I guess it would be best to put this in my Spouse's name about a year before importing just like Texpat.

Scratch that. I just read through the threads regarding importing a car. Seems a complete nightmare. Best buy in Thailand.

from people i know that have brought cars from uk to thailand.they have to be in thai wifes name for two yrs in uk and no duty to pay here.

Given that cars are specifically excluded from the duty free exemption for returning Thais, your friend(s) must have been very lucky Malc.

Do you know anyone personally who has done this?

Nobody except Diplomats get vechiel/car into Thailand without paying duties.
Household gods is no problem. Sometimes the custom want some Tea money, but in general we are good talking to the customs. The custom at Laem Chabang knows us through around 20 years now and we always comes to an agreement. But again Vechiel/car into Thailand without duties as a "normal" person. Forget it..

Is there any "negotiation" on the price paid when bringing a car in? Can a little envelope under the table reduce the liability to import tax at all?

Can´t say that they never will accept the Tea money when it comes to vehicles.
I have never experienced that you can put money in an envelope and give customs officers the under table, when importing vehicles. They are very strict, regarding imports of vehicles. Normal household, easy to pay Tea money and get almost “anything” into Thailand.

I have been bringing a container into Thai from Italy full of personal household effects and furniture and i didnt pay any tax.I had been advised to make a full detailed list of all items so i did.

That's what i really know about importing personal and household effects is, you can bring a container from your country inside Thailand whitout pay one bath tax just if the transport is on thai name. i done that 7 years ago from Italy because my wife spend on my country more than 3 Years ,so we declare to comeback to live in Thailand and the good Delivery company done everythings whitout any problem , i spend 2500 Euro home to home !! Wonderful, not one glass broken !! The company is SDV ,and is all around the world.
For the second question about the car, forget about , you have to pay 200% tax on real valutation at the moment , my neighbour bring his Rolls-Royce from Sweden and you can imagine how much him pay !!! Just because his personal wish, but better you buy in Thailand whitout go crazy for custom, paper ,number plate ,ecc . i hope to explain right the argoment !! Good luck to everybody want to do something like me !!!

Well as long you got the right visa/permits then you are allow to import household duty free. But again, only one of each electrical items etc. Yes a packing/inventory list are required when moving. Doesn´t matter to which country. It doesn´t have to be so detailed to import household goods to Thailand. I know many of you know this http://www.abs-relocations.com/images/s ... ations.pdf But I will put it on anyway.
Nice weekend to all of you.

Guys
Has anyone had experience bringing in a pet from overseas?
Is there a quarantine period, or any documentation.

Cheers
Nick

Nick there's a thread on this already from last January.
http://www.udonmap.com/udonthaniforum/post249986.html#p249986

Not sure where you're coming from but the rules are the same. As is pointed out in the thread, there is a quarantine period, but if you have ALL the proper documentation you can quarantine the animal at home.

I went through this over two years ago so if you have any questions feel free to ask.

This is probably a question rarely asked but I will give it a go.
Doe anyone have any information about bringing into Thailand an ultralight aircraft. In the USA, you don't need a license or registration as long as it is single place and other restrictions.

Also, any info about flying the ultralight once and if I get one into the country.

I am sure this will raise a few eyebrows, but that is OK.

Thanks
430xc

Thai Regulations for Ultralight Aircraft

By The Civil Aviation Board #43

12 September 1996 (a bit old but I don't believe it has changed radically since this time).

translation by kind favor of www.pattayaairpark.com

1. Definitions

An Ultralight = is a very light aircraft, heavier than air (with or without engine) that the max. take off weight must not exceed 500 kgs.

2. There are 3 types of Ultralights

2.1 Without engine, the empty weight must not exceed 75 kgs.

2.2 With engine - single seat, the empty weight exclude floats and / or safety equipments must not exceed 160 kgs., max. speed must not exceed 55 knots, stalling speed must not exceed 24 knots, fuel tank capacity must not exceed 20 liters

2.3 With engine - dual seat , the empty weight exclude floats and / or safety equipments must not exceed 250 kgs., max. speed must not exceed 90 knots, stalling speed must not exceed 45 knots, fuel tank capacity must not exceed 50 liters

3. The purpose to fly an Ultralight and it’s limitations, are limited for government, government co-operative or for sports and recreation only. If any foundation or association would like to fly an Ultralight for their own benefits must receive the permit from DCA first. The commander of an Ultralight, if not an officer from the government or government co-operative must be an approved pilot and also has to be a member of an approved foundation or association by DCA. Ultralights can be operated during the time, area and altitude as directed by assigned conditions and flight rules.

4. National marking and registration marking for an Ultralight, shall be in accordance with the regulations of the 6th issues, dated Aug.6th, 1957 except the marking on the body of an Ultralight that has to be a letter “U” then follow by another letter and 2 digits number that has to be approved by DCA

5. About Ultralight Pilot, under this regulations, an Ultralight private pilot has to have these qualifications:

5.1 Age no less than 17 years.

5.2 Health, has ability to see, hear, and has a sufficient body structure that can operate an Ultralight

5.3 Has these following knowledge about Ultralights :

a) Basic Flight Theory, Basic Flight Instruments, Flight rules and Meteorology

b) Structure, Power plant, Control system, Performance and Limitations of Ultralight

c) Be able to re-assembly, basic maintenance as directed by it’s service manual

d) Rules and regulations about the right of Ultralight private pilot license holder

e) Safety and Emergency procedures and how to avoid the damage to the 3rd party

5.4 Expertise

a) Non power Ultralight, has been trained under control of DCA officer or the Instructor as qualified on number 6. and be able to fly or prove such ability

b) As per Department of transportation’s announcement, for powered Ultralight, Flight training has to be under control of DCA officer or Instructor as qualified on number 6. and has the flight time no less than 15 hrs. with minimum of 3 hrs. solo flight and has no less than 45 landings

6. About Ultralight Instructor pilot, the licensed pilot who has endorsed the Ultralight instructor has to have such knowledge on number 5. and has experiences for the minimum of 20 hrs. of that specific Ultralight.

7. The rights and duties of Ultralight Private Pilot, shall be in accordance with the same regulations concern about license permission that has the right to re-assembly, service and maintenance, certified, inspection as stated in the Ultralight service manual but shall not have the rights if the license holder does not study the update Air Directives, Advisories, Service Manual, and Air Worthiness of the Ultralight.

8. Ultralight license holder must have these following discipline:

8.1 Has to record Ultralight Flight log on every flight and keep the log book for DCA inspection

8.2 Has to operate during the time, area and altitude as directed by assigned conditions and flight rules. If uncertain about the area control then the pilot has to check and make sure first

8.3 Must not fly in dangerous manner that can be harmful to personal, properties or disturbance the 3rd person.

8.4 Must not drink any alcohol with in 8 hrs. before flight

9. The rights for Ground Certified Mechanic Type2, has the rights in accordance with the qualifications concern about de-assembly, assembly, repair, maintenance and certified, including minor modified that will not change the Ultralight characteristics and performances but shall not have the rights if the license holder does not study the update Air Directives, Advisories, Service Manual, and Air Worthiness of the Ultralight.