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Moving & Relocation Services to Thailand in Krabi

Air-freight, sea-freight, import duty, and the duty-free personal-effects exemption

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Small but well-priced market — studios THB 6-10k, 1-bed sea-view THB 12-22k, 3-bed private-pool villas THB 28-55k. Try Krabi Property Group or SiamCondo.

Local cost
25% cheaper than Phuket · Ao Nang sea-view at premium
Region
ภาคใต้
Cost Index (BKK=100)
65
Climate
Tropical — rain Apr-Nov (SW monsoon), high season Dec-Mar

Recommended places & options in Krabi

Krabi sits on the Andaman coast — 25% cheaper than Phuket, ~8,000 expats (Swedish, German, British). Krabi Airport offers direct flights to 6 countries. Suited to quiet families and long-stay travellers.

  • Aonang Cliff Beach
  • Centara Anda Dhevi Suite
  • Banyan Sea View
  • Krabi Riviera (villas)
  • Saichon Mansion
  • Lanta Sand Resort (monthly)

Krabi-specific tips

  1. 1

    Koh Lanta is 35% cheaper than Ao Nang — great for digital nomads

  2. 2

    Sign before November — high season pushes rates +40%

  3. 3

    Truck shipping from Bangkok runs THB 8-15k

General steps (5 steps)

  1. 1
    Get 3 quotes

    Asian Tigers, Crown Relocations, Santa Fe Relocation — compare door-to-door vs port-to-port

  2. 2
    Prepare an inventory list

    List every item (not volume) — describe / qty / age / value — for duty exemption (used = 0%, new = 30%)

  3. 3
    Pack + ship

    Packers come to your home for 1–2 days — segregate used vs new, fragile, prohibited items (weapons, drugs, some drones)

  4. 4
    Customs clearance in Thailand

    Shipping agent handles it — using work permit + Non-Immigrant visa + inventory + receipts. Random inspection rate ~5–15%

  5. 5
    Door delivery + unpack

    Delivered and unpacked at home — keep boxes for 7 days for insurance claims

Top neighbourhoods in Krabi

  • Ao Nang (sea-view)
  • Krabi Town
  • Koh Lanta (retiree/digital nomad)
  • Noppharat Thara
  • Nong Talay (quiet)
  • Koh Phi Phi
Expat communities

Scandinavian (Ao Nang), German (Krabi Town-Nong Talay), British/Australian (Ao Nang-Koh Lanta)

Frequently asked questions

How much does moving & relocation services to thailand cost in Krabi?

25% cheaper than Phuket · Ao Nang sea-view at premium. National benchmark: Sea 20ft: THB 80K–150K · Air 23 kg: THB 8K–20K.

Which neighbourhoods in Krabi are best for expats?

Top picks: Ao Nang (sea-view), Krabi Town, Koh Lanta (retiree/digital nomad), Noppharat Thara.

How long does moving & relocation services to thailand take?

Standard timeline Sea 30–45 days · Air 5–7 days. Krabi is similar — NYC can pre-book to complete in a single day.

What about internet and getting around in Krabi?

500 Mbps-1 Gbps fiber THB 690-990 · 5G in Krabi Town-Ao Nang. Transit: Cars/motorbikes — limited Grab, songthaew Ao Nang-Krabi Town THB 50, ferry to Koh Lanta THB 250.

When is the best season in Krabi?

Tropical — rain Apr-Nov (SW monsoon), high season Dec-Mar

Can I ship my car?

Legally yes, but import duty, excise and VAT combined can reach 200–300% of the vehicle's assessed value, so it is almost never economical. Most expats sell at origin and buy locally; the exception is a returning Thai national or a diplomat with a duty exemption.

Can I bring my dog/cat?

Yes. You need a veterinary health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, a rabies vaccination given at least 30 days before entry, an ISO microchip, and an import permit from the Department of Livestock Development. Full-service relocation agents handle the paperwork and quarantine liaison for THB 12,000–25,000.

Can I import on a tourist visa?

No. The duty-free household effects allowance requires a non-immigrant visa valid for one year or more, or a work permit. On a tourist visa your shipment is treated as a commercial import and assessed at full duty plus 7% VAT, which usually exceeds the value of the goods.

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