General Reports

[Kim Chee Kane]

Kim Chee Kane,

ok, now it's clear. I thought you have sent her some private stuff and packed it by yourself.

VAT means Value Added Tax, so if any goods are imported VAT has to be paid., just like in any other country.

Hm. Looks like I have to stay away from ordering products from a company. I guess I can purchase items on my own without having to pay the VAT fee? Would that be the best solution?

Be safe.

[The Traveler]

Hey all.

Thanks for all the responses. I actually ordered via victoriassecret.com and had them ship it directly (express international). I was a bit surprised when she informed me about her paying 2000 bht? She had to pay for "vat". Not sure what that means though.

In any case. Thanks for the help.

Aloha

Kim Chee Kane,

ok, now it's clear. I thought you have sent her some private stuff and packed it by yourself.

VAT means Value Added Tax, so if any goods are imported VAT has to be paid., just like in any other country.

[Duniawala]

Anybody out there with an Apple laptop that knows it works where I can access WiFi in coffee shop in Bangkok? I have been told that Apple computers work on 64 bit instead of 128 bit or that the wireless protocol is different in Thailand for Macs... True?

I have some work to do and want to get out of the hotel room.

Thanks.

juices

I use a Mac laptop. Forget the BS about 64 bit/128 bit. Thats nothing to do with the WI-FI. In BKK, Starbucks on Sukhumvit is supposed to have it. Also in the Times Square (though I am not sure about it).

If all else fails, there is also Dr. Livingstone. However, I am not sure of the protocol about how to go about it. i.e. if he will entertain anyone sitting at the bar and use the wireless, or if it is just restricted to the hotel guests. Best if you ask him, though.

[Traveler1234]

Thanks...I have a power book and never gives me any problems with airport. But you know macs can be a little weird (like women) when you try to hook them up...

I will check out apple support site.

juices

I agree that macs are like women, but my analogy is:

Macs are like TGF (thai women that is), easy and straightforward: just plug and play

[JuiceSpike]

Thanks...I have a power book and never gives me any problems with airport. But you know macs can be a little weird (like women) when you try to hook them up...

I will check out apple support site.

juices

[Traveler1234]

Anybody out there with an Apple laptop that knows it works where I can access WiFi in coffee shop in Bangkok? I have been told that Apple computers work on 64 bit instead of 128 bit or that the wireless protocol is different in Thailand for Macs... True?

I have some work to do and want to get out of the hotel room.

Thanks.

juices

What's with 64 vs 128 -- turn on your wifi and if you have an account, it'll work. If you don't, pay for it and it'll work fine. I've got a 3+ yr iBook and never had a problem in Asia with WiFi. In bkk, worked at soi 4 hotel, and few other places....giotto's lodge for one.

If you really are having problems, suggest you post query on apple.com > support > forum discussions > wifi. You'll get more compete responses.

[JuiceSpike]

Angus,

I don't care if I have to pay for it. I usually go wireless in the US with no problem but here I tried the hotel coffee shop and at a restaurant across the street and both showed an error. The someone told about the 64 vs 128 bit thing so I will research it and maybe I need to download a driver or something...

juiced

[Angus Magee]

Sorry I can not help with a specific place but I can tell you that Mac's will work on wireless in Thailand. Two years ago when I was there I often found myself a wireless connection. However they were usually not free...

Prehaps try the hotel lobby of a major holtel. They sometimes have an unprotected network available.

[JuiceSpike]

Anybody out there with an Apple laptop that knows it works where I can access WiFi in coffee shop in Bangkok? I have been told that Apple computers work on 64 bit instead of 128 bit or that the wireless protocol is different in Thailand for Macs... True?

I have some work to do and want to get out of the hotel room.

Thanks.

juices

[Kim Chee Kane]

Hey all.

Thanks for all the responses. I actually ordered via victoriassecret.com and had them ship it directly (express international). I was a bit surprised when she informed me about her paying 2000 bht? She had to pay for "vat". Not sure what that means though.

In any case. Thanks for the help.

Aloha

[Davidgzzg]

Maybe she has to pay for customs duties. What was in the package?

El Greco

I have had similar experiences in other countries. When you receive mail (packages) in Mexico and other countries you have to pay either: a) import duties or b) brokers fees or c) both. Anyway, you are screwed. This is not the same in countries such as the US where you can import small items, gifts, samples, etc. without paying anything.

Just my 2 cents.

[Terry Terrier]

Import duties certainly have to be paid on parcels into the UK. Looks like it's the same for Thailand. A possible (but not surefire) way around this is to give a nominal value to and suitably vague description of the parcelled goods on the stick-on description. Of course, if the goods disappear in transit you will get fuck-all from any relevant insurance policy.

[El Greco]

Aloha,

I never knew that there was such a thing as fees for receiving your own mail in Thailand. I tried to search the web for any information but no luck. So, I hope one of you guys can msg me or reply back and let me know what's up with that.

Thanks.

Maybe she has to pay for customs duties. What was in the package?

El Greco

[The Traveler]

Aloha,

Okay, this might sound pretty stupid or lame but I hope someone can assist me on this one. My friend received my package that I shipped and she informed me that she had to pay a fee for receiving mail? What is up with that?

I never knew that there was such a thing as fees for receiving your own mail in Thailand. I tried to search the web for any information but no luck. So, I hope one of you guys can msg me or reply back and let me know what's up with that.

Thanks.

Kim Chee Kane,

there is no such thing like a fee for receiving mail !
I have sent and received several packages to Thailand and none of the recipients had to pay such a fee. Only thing I can think of, you haven't paid the full postage but that shouldn't have happened because your post office usually checks it.

[Brymor]

Aloha,

Okay, this might sound pretty stupid or lame but I hope someone can assist me on this one. My friend received my package that I shipped and she informed me that she had to pay a fee for receiving mail? What is up with that?

I never knew that there was such a thing as fees for receiving your own mail in Thailand. I tried to search the web for any information but no luck. So, I hope one of you guys can msg me or reply back and let me know what's up with that.

Thanks.

I send mail to Thailand regularly and haven't heard of this one before. I think the most likely explanation is that you did not pay enough postage at your end and the costs of delivery have had to be paid by the recipient