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Missismiggins · 26-10-2009, 06:42 PM

I hand carried a desktop through Chiang Mai airport from Shanghai, it was brand new, only just had the OS installed. (present for the kids)

It was even still in the original cardboard box - (I didn't know any better at the time).

I got pulled, and they asked me "Is Computer NEW?" so I simply said NO, that was it, they didn't even ask to open the box!

I didn't realise that there was duty to be paid (but apparently - ONLY IF IT IS NEW)

They also failed to find the 300 plus DVD's I had in my suitcase - all originals OF COURSE - NOT! So I guess i was lucky. In fact, looking back I was extremely lucky - Thai airways in Shanghai never even charged us for excess baggage, we were allowed 60KG and we had 85KG if I remember - They asked "What's in the cases" I simply said Clothes - to which the girl replied - "Oh, they are heavy!"

ocker692004 · 03-11-2009, 08:48 PM

Hey Guys,

thanks for all the info. You have been a great help. The info on cars was a bonus as I was interested in that too.

jandajoy · 07-11-2009, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fondles

Please show me where this can be done, i have an "average" machine and its cost to date is well over 25k (I built it).

Little shop in Ban Chang about 3 years ago.

There's another thread on this matter. Check it out.

ocker692004 · 08-11-2009, 06:04 PM

Iy's interesting to see how threads drift off the initial subject. But is is a good way to get information that need and did not know you needed. Thanks very much.

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26-10-2009, 06:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
Missismiggins I am in Jail Last Online: Today 09:24 PM Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: In Happiness, Paradise Thailand.. Posts: 2,433	I hand carried a desktop through Chiang Mai airport from Shanghai, it was brand new, only just had the OS installed. (present for the kids) It was even still in the original cardboard box - (I didn't know any better at the time). I got pulled, and they asked me "Is Computer NEW?" so I simply said NO, that was it, they didn't even ask to open the box! I didn't realise that there was duty to be paid (but apparently - ONLY IF IT IS NEW) They also failed to find the 300 plus DVD's I had in my suitcase - all originals OF COURSE - NOT! So I guess i was lucky. In fact, looking back I was extremely lucky - Thai airways in Shanghai never even charged us for excess baggage, we were allowed 60KG and we had 85KG if I remember - They asked "What's in the cases" I simply said Clothes - to which the girl replied - "Oh, they are heavy!"

03-11-2009, 08:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
ocker692004 Chaweng Beach Last Online: Today 01:18 PM Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 75	Hey Guys, thanks for all the info. You have been a great help. The info on cars was a bonus as I was interested in that too.

08-11-2009, 06:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
ocker692004 Chaweng Beach Last Online: Today 01:18 PM Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 75	Iy's interesting to see how threads drift off the initial subject. But is is a good way to get information that need and did not know you needed. Thanks very much.

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