Bringing stuff from the states in wifes name

[migrant]

I've learned here on the forum that if you bring over items in the Thai wife's name there is no import tax since it's a repatriation I believe (please correct me if wrong).

My question is if this applies to bigger ticket items like a motorcycle, or only household items like "her" tools, etc

Thanks!

[HHTel]

Only household items and personal property. Duty is payable on any new items.
Vehicles would need an import licence and the import tax is very very high.

[daddy]

To import used motocycles or cars to Thailand is no more possible!

[HHTel]

I don't think that's true. They are restricted goods and can only be imported under certain conditions. e.g. a returning Thai who must obtain an import licence and prove ownership of a car for at least 1.5 years before shipping.

However the tax is so high (up to 300% of the value assessed in Thailand) it makes it almost prohibitive.