Receiving a package from the uk to Chiangmai

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Pstonex Member

Member since 06 January 2019

PstonexMember06 January 2019 06:30:45

Hi all,

I鈥檝e just moved to Chiangmai and will be staying here for 6 months.
This week I was planing to purchase a new laptop, but ideally I do need an English keyboard so I am planning to have one shipped from the uk to Chiangmai.

My dad has agreed to ship it for me but as I currently don鈥檛 have an apartment would anyone be able to recommend how to do this and what the best way to ship it from the uk would be? Is there a secure place I can have it sent to and picked up in Chiangmai?

Any help and recommendations would be really appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Torsten.Krause Member

Member since 15 June 2015

Torsten.KrauseMember07 January 2019 00:35:18

... I guess you are staying somewhere with an address?

"Poste Restante" should work for the post office in Chiang Mai

Now - when it comes to computers, I recommend you check export (from UK) and import (Thailand) restrictions prior to having it sent. Check the import tax rules as well - and be ready to pay a significant amount of it.

May be just having sent an English keyboard only is an option?

Ruffian Dick Serial expat

Member since 15 March 2017

Ruffian DickSerial expat15 February 2019 03:19:47

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Most hotels will receive mail.
Have you looked at laptops in Thailand? I don't see any lack of "English" (QWERTY) keyboards.
Another way to do it, is if there is someone visiting, they can bring the laptop as checked luggage or carry-on luggage.

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