Thailand is a long way from the UK. So your belongings travel by sea, not by road. They go in a shipping container. This is the normal way to move a home to Thailand.
You have two main sea options. A full container is for a whole house. You get the whole box to yourself. A shared container is cheaper. You share the space with other moves. You pay for the part you use. People also call this a part load.
Most UK shipments land at Laem Chabang. That is the main deep sea port, near Chonburi. Some land at Bangkok Port. Your goods then clear Thai customs. After that, your mover delivers to your door.
Air freight is the fast option. It takes about one to two weeks. It costs much more than sea. It suits small, urgent loads. Many people send most things by sea and a small bag by air.
International Removals Companies is a free matching service run by DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD. We do not carry out removals. We match each enquiry with one FIDI certified removal company for Thailand. They call you, survey the move and give you a quote. Free. No obligation.
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These are rough planning guides only. Every move is different. The real price depends on your volume and your access at both ends. It also depends on your UK collection address and your Thailand delivery address. Your matched mover prices the move after a proper survey.
Boxes and a few items. Shared space.
From about £1,100
Sea transit: 8 to 12 weeks.
Shared container
About £2,000 to £3,000
Sea freight. 8 to 12 weeks.
20ft container
About £3,500 to £5,000
Sea freight. 6 to 9 weeks.
40ft container
About £5,500 and up
Priced after survey.
Your goods need to clear Thai customs when they arrive. Thailand offers duty relief on used household goods. But it is not a blanket exemption. It depends on your visa and your status. Get the paperwork right and the clearance is smooth.
Here is the part people miss. The full duty free relief is mainly for returning Thai nationals. For UK movers, it depends on your visa type. Some visa holders pay duty and tax. Only one of each electrical appliance comes in duty free. Extra units are taxed. So check your own position before you ship.
Thailand uses the Thai baht. You will need baht soon after you land. That means rent, a deposit, bills and day to day costs. Sorting your money early saves stress. It matters most if you have a deposit to pay.
We provide currency exchange through our partner. So you can change your pounds to Thai baht with a trusted provider we work with. Your rate is confirmed by the partner before you commit any funds.
We match you with proven removal companies and moving companies across Thailand. Pick your city below for local route notes, costs and customs. Or browse the full list on the Thailand hub.
As a planning guide, a part load by sea starts from around £1,100. A shared container is around £2,000 to £3,000. A full container for a family home is around £3,500 to £5,500 or more. These are rough figures only. Your matched FIDI vetted mover gives a firm price after a survey.
Sea freight takes about 6 to 12 weeks door to door. A full container is faster than a shared load. Air freight is quicker, about 1 to 2 weeks, but it costs more. Your matched mover confirms the transit time for your route and shipment size.
It depends on your visa and status. Thailand offers duty relief on used household goods, but it is not automatic. Goods must usually be owned and used for at least six months. Only one of each electrical appliance is duty free. Extra units are taxed. Your matched mover and a customs broker confirm what applies. Always check the Thai Customs Department.
Sea freight is the cheapest way for most moves. A shared container, also called a part load, lets you pay for the space you use. It suits flats and smaller homes. A full container suits a whole house. Air freight is faster but costs much more.
Sea freight suits most household moves. It is the most affordable option for furniture and full homes. Air freight suits small, urgent shipments where you need items in days, not weeks. Many people send the bulk by sea and a small bag by air.
Most UK shipments arrive at Laem Chabang, the main deep sea container port near Chonburi. Some arrive at Bangkok Port. Your matched mover clears the goods through Thai customs and then delivers to your home address.
Usually not. Cars fall outside the household goods relief. They face heavy import duties and need a separate import permit from the Department of Foreign Trade. Most people moving to Thailand leave the car behind. Ask your matched mover if you still wish to ship one.
FIDI FAIM is the international quality standard for removal companies and moving companies. Ernst and Young audit each firm against more than 200 criteria every three years. The audit covers insurance, customs knowledge, staff training and claims handling. We only match Thailand enquiries with FIDI FAIM accredited movers.
International Removals Companies is a free matching service. We are not a removal company and we do not carry out moves. Send your enquiry and we match it with one vetted FIDI certified partner mover for Thailand. They call you, survey the move and give you a quote. No obligation. No charge.
FIDI FAIM is the top quality standard for removal companies and moving companies. Ernst and Young audit each firm against more than 200 criteria every three years. The audit covers insurance, customs knowledge, staff training, claims handling and customer service. For a long sea move to Thailand, this matters. Your mover knows the route, the ports and Thai customs. They also hold verified insurance.
International Removals Companies connects each Thailand enquiry with one FIDI FAIM certified moving company, free. We have operated since November 2010. DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD, company 07425576, ICO ZB022743. Norman House, Saint Saviours Estate, Abbey Street, London, SE1 3DH. Working Member of AGM Group since 2010.
Send your UK collection postcode, your Thailand delivery address, your inventory, your access details and your preferred date. We match you with one FIDI certified moving company for Thailand. They confirm the route, the quote and the Thai customs plan.
Get a Thailand Removal QuoteFree matching. One FIDI certified mover. DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD, operating since November 2010.
We connect removals to Thailand enquiries with one vetted FIDI certified partner mover. We are not a removal company. DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD, company 07425576, ICO ZB022743. Norman House, Saint Saviours Estate, Abbey Street, London, SE1 3DH. Working Member of AGM Group since 2010.
Prices, transit times, insurance and customs paperwork are confirmed by your partner mover before booking.