Taking a U.S. Desktop Computer to Thailand & Buying small appliances in the U.S. to use in Thailand
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Taking a U.S. Desktop Computer to Thailand & Buying small appliances in the U.S. to use in Thailand
I want to take a desktop PC to Thailand as a gift for a friend that lives there. Could someont that knows please comment on any of the following questions please:
1) Is it OK (as far as customs go) to take a desktop PC with Windows O/S out of the US into Thailand. I plan on taking it as check-in luggage on the airline.
2) Will an American desktop PC work w/the Thai electricity. Is any kind of transformer needed, or just a plug converter? (Same question for the monitor as well as the PC itself.)
3) While I'm asking about electricity, what about other American appliances like coffee makers? If you wanted to buy a coffee maker or other small appliance to give as a gift in Thailand, how do you find one that is setup for the electricity?
Thanks! - RM
Rasta
1. US Customs will give you no problems. I ALWAYS travel with my laptop.
2. Check the power converter of the laptop in question. Almost all power supplies should be able to handle 100-240v. Thailand is 220 - no problems.
3. Most small appliances manufactured in the US are designed for our voltage ONLY!! Make sure you check the back of every appliance you want to bring.
Just so you know - the appliances probably cost less if you just buy them in Thailand as opposed to getting them in the US. Then there's the trouble of transporting all that crap. Screw muling all that junk 8000 miles - just go to Robinsons and buy what you want... for less.
E
Epi's right; buying a computer there or here is pretty much the same price. I'm betting it's a used computer, of minimal value, you're hauling along. If that's the case, pack it up and take your chances.
I know that most laptops works there... I'm talking about bringing an old desktop PC and monitor, of minimal value here, to give away. I want to make sure they can plug it in and use it. And I want to make sure taking it through customs will be ok. Should I declare it?
On the small appliances-- sounds good, I'll go to Robinsons or MBK. Thanks.
US shouldn't give a shit, just check the darn thing. Check the power supply, but it should have a 220v setting. Worst case, you can buy a new PS at Pantip Plaza.
Don't declare the PC in Thailand - just keep it in your bag and keep walkin'...
As for appliances - Robinsons, MBK, Carrefour, etc.
E
Thanks for the help -- I'll do just that!