The Theory Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 (edited) I decided to move back to Chiang Mai where I used to live. I always had someone to help for moving from city to city, but unfortunately no help at this time (my girlfriend hates me, because I will no longer pay for everything) I own no car, instead "4 luggage and a small scooter". My question is: can I rent a pick up truck in Bangkok and take all belonging at once. I would like to return the rental in Chiang Mai, if this is something possible in Thailand (I've never rented any car in Thailand). A pick up truck with driver will be my next choice, if available. And the cost if anyone has done this. thanks. Edited September 19, 2020 by The Theory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandRyan Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 (edited) Get ahold of one of the Many International car rental agencies, they may be able to assist you with this. I know that the local rental agencies will not. Hertz, Avis, and the others may. You can try booking online with one of them and see if it gives you the option for one way with return in Chiang Mai at the airport. Edited September 19, 2020 by ThailandRyan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 You should be able to rent a pickup, the bigger firms have returns priced in. The other option is a bus for yourself and the luggage, and post the scooter. Not sure how much Thai Post would charge, from memory it was 1000 baht for postage from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Theory Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Lacessit said: You should be able to rent a pickup, the bigger firms have returns priced in. The other option is a bus for yourself and the luggage, and post the scooter. Not sure how much Thai Post would charge, from memory it was 1000 baht for postage from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai. I did it once by post office from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, costs about 1400. If I have no other choice, I will send luggage by post office as well. Edited September 19, 2020 by The Theory 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jackdd Posted September 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 19, 2020 Send your stuff by mail and ride the scooter to Chiang Mai, this is by far the cheapest option. 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ratcatcher Posted September 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 19, 2020 (edited) 38 minutes ago, The Theory said: I decided to move back to Chiang Mai where I used to live. Have you considered the train. Find a train leaving at a suitable time (not the diesel railcar sprinter type) Ask if they will accept the scooter minus fuel. Get to Hualamphong Station in time hand over the packages etc and enjoy a leisurely trip through rural Thailand. A lot cheaper than a truck rental and less hassle. IMHO of course. All trains have baggage cars except sprinters and DRC sets. Edited September 19, 2020 by ratcatcher 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ratcatcher Posted September 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 19, 2020 Just now, jackdd said: Send your stuff by mail and ride the scooter to Chiang Mai, this is by far the cheapest option. Only 690 km on a scooter in Thailand? 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worldfun Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 did you consider that next burning season is coming soon (nov/dec/jan)? do you plan on air purifier setup & lock down(unable to breathe outdoor) for 6 months of the year? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Theory Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 12 minutes ago, jackdd said: Send your stuff by mail and ride the scooter to Chiang Mai If I send stuff by mail I rather to send the scooter as well. I use the scooter locally only. Not any long distance since it's not really made for that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post connda Posted September 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 19, 2020 Ship it all by train and take the midnight express to CM. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Theory Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 7 minutes ago, worldfun said: did you consider that next burning season is coming soon (nov/dec/jan)? do you plan on air purifier setup & lock down(unable to breathe outdoor) for 6 months of the year? I moved out of Chiang Mai in 2019. I I understand what you mean. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC 71 Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Sorry that things didn't work out between you.The train thing sounds the least stressful option to me.Might even give you bit of clarity,to think things over whilst enjoying some views at a slower pace.Anyways i hope things wrk out for you one way or another. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffersLos Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Train. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaiyaTH Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Motorbikes get shipped for around 1K baht or so but you can also go with everything on the train. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dazinoz Posted September 20, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 20, 2020 16 hours ago, worldfun said: did you consider that next burning season is coming soon (nov/dec/jan)? do you plan on air purifier setup & lock down(unable to breathe outdoor) for 6 months of the year? What a load BS. I have lived here 7 1/2 years. Yes March /April gets bad but where I live in chiang Mai near Hang Dong no big issues. I have 2 x 2.5pm monitors running in house. 4 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritsSikkink Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 17 hours ago, ratcatcher said: Only 690 km on a scooter in Thailand? In rainy season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritsSikkink Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 17 hours ago, worldfun said: did you consider that next burning season is coming soon (nov/dec/jan)? do you plan on air purifier setup & lock down(unable to breathe outdoor) for 6 months of the year? He lived there before, so think he will be aware. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritsSikkink Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 17 hours ago, connda said: Ship it all by train and take the midnight express to CM. How to get it all to the train in BKK and from the train station CM to his new house? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 17 hours ago, worldfun said: did you consider that next burning season is coming soon (nov/dec/jan)? do you plan on air purifier setup & lock down(unable to breathe outdoor) for 6 months of the year? just not so... and burning season is Mar-April... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nout Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 Just ask any hotel driver. They will have a friend with a truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwest5829 Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 (edited) Take a look at Chiang Mai Removals. Their trucks take things to Bangkok and you might pick up a fair deal with a truck coming back toward Chiang Mai. No muss no fuss ... google their website. Edited September 20, 2020 by wwest5829 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worldfun Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 7 hours ago, Dazinoz said: What a load BS. I have lived here 7 1/2 years. Yes March /April gets bad but where I live in chiang Mai near Hang Dong no big issues. I have 2 x 2.5pm monitors running in house. yeah monitors in the house is really going to help ???? it seems you didn't live here or maybe you are a smoker. regardless worst air in the world for last 2 consecutive years & indoor is only marginally better than outdoor unless using purifiers! I wish you get long healthy life but odds are against it ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fire2rescue99 Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 Do you have a regular, trusted meter taxi guy that you use? Check with him. He will have a relative with a pick-up. Some of the older guys have informal consortiums that they refer different jobs to. For instance if your regular taxi is not available for the trip to the airport, he has a fellow he works with to fill in. Once you find a good taxi driver, keep his card for future reference. Good luck. Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy cow cm Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 49 minutes ago, worldfun said: yeah monitors in the house is really going to help ???? it seems you didn't live here or maybe you are a smoker. regardless worst air in the world for last 2 consecutive years & indoor is only marginally better than outdoor unless using purifiers! I wish you get long healthy life but odds are against it ???? Actually it is maybe starting in late Jan or in February and goes to about April/May. Some years are worse than others. The OP can rent a truck from one of the major car companies, but it looks as if a draw back is if he can fit his scooter into the back of a 4 door truck bed. They are a bit smaller for space than a 2 door but can be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazinoz Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, worldfun said: yeah monitors in the house is really going to help ???? it seems you didn't live here or maybe you are a smoker. regardless worst air in the world for last 2 consecutive years & indoor is only marginally better than outdoor unless using purifiers! I wish you get long healthy life but odds are against it ???? Just stating the facts at my house. If you could read and comprehend you would see my post says I have lived here 7 1/2 years. Maybe a bit hard for you to understand. And I don't smoke. Monitors don't help the conditions but show me the conditions and I can act on that,. If you think you know everything good for you. Yet another self proclaimed TVF expert. Edited September 20, 2020 by Dazinoz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jastheace Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 most bus companies offer bus station to bus station parcel / package service. i have put a scooter on the train, udon to bkk, but i was on the train also, that works ok, cost around 1000B bike plus my fare. most i have ridden on a scooter in a day is 666km. not for the feint hearted, or feint arsed either. but if you've not seen the cities in between BKK and CM, do a trip over 2,3 or 4 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jastheace Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 8 hours ago, wwest5829 said: Take a look at Chiang Mai Removals. Their trucks take things to Bangkok and you might pick up a fair deal with a truck coming back toward Chiang Mai. No muss no fuss ... google their website. yeah forgot that option, lot's of trucks go to BKK markets loaded from various cities and provinces. i got one from Ubon to Chantaburi, full of durian from Chantaburi, but empty going back.... apart from when full of my possessions when i moved to Chantaburi. but i don't think you'll have enough stuff to move to make that worthwhile TBH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moontang Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 20 kg is about 400 thb with bulk Thai Post..the biggest limitation is that it has a max insurance of 1000. As of two years ago, when I left CM, and have not returned. It's a shame what happened, even before the line for food handouts was 2 km. Even not counting places dominated by Africans, it is one of the most poorly run municipalities this side of Balmer. Traces of blood on my hanky was a wake-up call. But, if you want to hunt and eat rats...doable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gianlucabrambilla75 Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Try to contact this guy: Arnold big bike transport 063-1213773 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mansell Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 On 9/19/2020 at 8:44 PM, ratcatcher said: Only 690 km on a scooter in Thailand? Had a friend ride from Phuket to Chiang Rai and back on his scooter....he had a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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