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duggie · 19-08-2009, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Spin

Never put a farang name on any of your incoming packages. Always the Wifes Thai name. These items fly under the radar better at customs and excise

cheers will mind this for the next time,and as of yet no charge has come across

Fabian · 20-08-2009, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

DHL are a bunch of thieving kunts. Use FedEx or better still just the normal post office service in future.

Parcels at the normal post office are sent by DHL here because DHL is a company of Deutsche Post. Maybe that explains why they are a bunch of what you said.

DaffyDuck · 21-08-2009, 01:13 AM

Yes, that would make the efficient, and effective - which is what DHL has proven when I sent stuff with them to Thailand several times. Can't say the same for Fedex, which lost six of my packages, and and then wouldn't return a package Thai customs tried to extort tea money from, for over 6 weeks.

It finally took me sending someone physically to their office with a message to, suddenly, get the package returned the very next day. Fedex are a bunch of incompetent fuckers, both in the US, as well as in Thailand.

Bung · 14-10-2009, 11:49 AM

So I have bought a not inexpensive watch and had it sent here to NZ but it looks like it will be delayed so I have to get it sent on to Thailand. I've had plenty of stuff come in through Thai Post but I would rather use something where it gets delivered and signed. I can insure it with fed ex for what I paid and it is $100 NZ to send which I can take on the chin but will be mightily pissed if it doesn't make it. There is a local mob that does the delivery in our area. Am I foked? I had a new credit card come in with them no prob's but something they can pocket and flog later....Any ideas? Is it really that dodgy?

Marmite the Dog · 14-10-2009, 02:52 PM

^ FedEx should be OK.

Bung · 15-10-2009, 06:30 AM

It's a used watch, and I will insure it for US $900, would that mean I would have to pay duty on that amount? That could get expensive. I could insure it for less and pay less duty but then I am foked if it goes missing.....

Either way it will be in my mrs' name.

Hopefully it will just get here before I leave..

Marmite the Dog · 15-10-2009, 07:15 AM

Why can't you just keep hold of it until you get home?

Bung · 16-10-2009, 08:15 AM

It's coming in from the USA to NZ where I am working at the moment, was delayed and now may not make it before I head out to Thailand so I will have to get it sent on...I think it may get here just in time but wanted info just in case I need to send it. Any idea of the duty payable on a second hand watch?

Marmite the Dog · 16-10-2009, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Bung

Any idea of the duty payable on a second hand watch?

If sent by whatever NZ Post's Registered mail option is, you probably wont pay any duty. DHL will sting you for whatever they think they can get away with and you'll probably have a 50.50 chance of paying duty with FedEx.

Bung · 16-10-2009, 11:49 AM

Fahn Cahn's.

3point14 · 25-11-2009, 07:08 AM

Not had any problems with Fed Ex to Bangkok or up country and nothing to pay on any consignment.

andypli · 25-11-2009, 09:37 PM

small items up to 2kilo i used the post office never had a problem

Ghandi · 25-11-2009, 09:45 PM

Use EMS from the post office for small packages - they go thru the Thai postal system with much less hassle then FedEx or DHL

21-08-2009, 01:13 AM	#23 (permalink)
DaffyDuck Fluff & Fold Last Online: Today 10:58 AM Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,193	Yes, that would make the efficient, and effective - which is what DHL has proven when I sent stuff with them to Thailand several times. Can't say the same for Fedex, which lost six of my packages, and and then wouldn't return a package Thai customs tried to extort tea money from, for over 6 weeks. It finally took me sending someone physically to their office with a message to, suddenly, get the package returned the very next day. Fedex are a bunch of incompetent fuckers, both in the US, as well as in Thailand. __________________ "Does it take more time to edit the portions of quoted text included in your reply? Yes. So does spell-checking and proofreading. It also takes time to shower and brush your teeth each day." - John Gruber "If I may say, the only mistake you have made perhaps is to engage yourself in a debate with Butterfly."- Elche

14-10-2009, 11:49 AM	#24 (permalink)
Bung Tounguin for a beer. Last Online: Today 07:45 AM Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wat Bung Posts: 2,220	So I have bought a not inexpensive watch and had it sent here to NZ but it looks like it will be delayed so I have to get it sent on to Thailand. I've had plenty of stuff come in through Thai Post but I would rather use something where it gets delivered and signed. I can insure it with fed ex for what I paid and it is $100 NZ to send which I can take on the chin but will be mightily pissed if it doesn't make it. There is a local mob that does the delivery in our area. Am I foked? I had a new credit card come in with them no prob's but something they can pocket and flog later....Any ideas? Is it really that dodgy? __________________ Fahn Cahn's

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14-10-2009, 02:52 PM	#25 (permalink)
Marmite the Dog ผู้เชี่ยวชาญเปล่า Last Online: Today 04:27 PM Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Simian Islands Posts: 31,892	^ FedEx should be OK.

15-10-2009, 06:30 AM	#26 (permalink)
Bung Tounguin for a beer. Last Online: Today 07:45 AM Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wat Bung Posts: 2,220	It's a used watch, and I will insure it for US $900, would that mean I would have to pay duty on that amount? That could get expensive. I could insure it for less and pay less duty but then I am foked if it goes missing..... Either way it will be in my mrs' name. Hopefully it will just get here before I leave..

15-10-2009, 07:15 AM	#27 (permalink)
Marmite the Dog ผู้เชี่ยวชาญเปล่า Last Online: Today 04:27 PM Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Simian Islands Posts: 31,892	Why can't you just keep hold of it until you get home?

16-10-2009, 08:15 AM	#28 (permalink)
Bung Tounguin for a beer. Last Online: Today 07:45 AM Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wat Bung Posts: 2,220	It's coming in from the USA to NZ where I am working at the moment, was delayed and now may not make it before I head out to Thailand so I will have to get it sent on...I think it may get here just in time but wanted info just in case I need to send it. Any idea of the duty payable on a second hand watch?

16-10-2009, 11:49 AM	#30 (permalink)
Bung Tounguin for a beer. Last Online: Today 07:45 AM Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wat Bung Posts: 2,220	Fahn Cahn's.

25-11-2009, 07:08 AM	#31 (permalink)
3point14 Hua Hin Last Online: 02-03-2010 04:03 AM Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 17	Not had any problems with Fed Ex to Bangkok or up country and nothing to pay on any consignment.

25-11-2009, 09:37 PM	#32 (permalink)
andypli Hua Hin Last Online: Yesterday 02:29 PM Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 17	small items up to 2kilo i used the post office never had a problem

25-11-2009, 09:45 PM	#33 (permalink)
Ghandi Uttaradit Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 554	Use EMS from the post office for small packages - they go thru the Thai postal system with much less hassle then FedEx or DHL

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