ThaiHome Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 You are so fu*cked up about the difference between a visa validity, entry stamp, and a work permit it is not worth the effort to try and explain to you. Why don't you just ask your freight forwarding agent how much it will cost to get the container into Thailand and "f*ck all custom. They will tell you somewhere around 25-35k and you are set. Forget all this Western controlling bull with web site and stuff, you are in Asia now TH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dean Posted December 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 So, I guess that you have sent containers to Thailand. With building a house, getting married and moving to Thailand on a semi-permanent basis, I don't have a lot of spare time to research the subject of duty. By the way, are you saying it will cost between $25,000 and $35,000 to get the container into Thailand? That seems a little high to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elef Posted December 14, 2006 Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 I think TH is hinting that if you pay 25-35 k baht as bribes everyting will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardinalblue Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 I believe he is quoting baht and you are saying $... Well, if it is 500 to 800 US dollars, then spend your time and attention on your marriage, your house, a truck/car, your landscaping, big ticket items, etc. Don't worry about chicken fee at this point. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiHome Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 Yes, have brought containers in twice. Once without WP and "B" visa. Agent said it had arrived and was in customs. "Give me 30k (baht) and I can get it delviered to your house tomorrow, otherwise no idea when or how much." Guess what I did. TH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dean Posted December 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 One last question, TH. The container will be sent to Chiang Mai. It clears in Bangkok. Did you go to customs to personally hand the baht over to agent. I've been told it is a very good idea to show up personally but if I am just handing over money to an agent, I can pay his agency in Chiang Mai and not go to the trouble to fly down to Bangkok and back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dean Posted December 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 By the way, the marriage part was taken care of this morning. The romantic person that I am, I'm leaving for the U.S. monday night for 20 days. Short honeymoon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kangaroobar Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 About the non B To obtain the 1 year extension you have now to: - employ 4 thais (meaning you have to pay the social fund) and prove you paid the social fund for 3 months. (the 3 months can be skipped I have been told) - Your company has to show 1 million bht in equity. These rules are very recent and a big pain in the a*** for many farangs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiHome Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 One last question, TH. The container will be sent to Chiang Mai. It clears in Bangkok. Did you go to customs to personally hand the baht over to agent. I've been told it is a very good idea to show up personally but if I am just handing over money to an agent, I can pay his agency in Chiang Mai and not go to the trouble to fly down to Bangkok and back. I gave the agent rep the cash when they brought the container to my house. This was in Bangkok. The agent handled everything, from Singapore to Thailand. Except for the customs fees, my ex-company paid everything else. TH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SingaporeSteve Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 About the non B To obtain the 1 year extension you have now to: - employ 4 thais (meaning you have to pay the social fund) and prove you paid the social fund for 3 months. (the 3 months can be skipped I have been told) - Your company has to show 1 million bht in equity. These rules are very recent and a big pain in the a*** for many farangs Not to mention that in order to obtain a one year B visa extension, you also need a audited balance sheet - not easy when you don't have a company that has already been trading for at least 12 months. Thaihome is spot on - just forget it and pay the duty or bribe - your choice but chat it through with the shipper. Cheers SS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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