Storage in HH

[Siani]

Does anyone know if there are secure storage depots in HH please? I may have to store things for a short while.

[margaretcarnes]

I'm afraid that's a gap in the HH market Siani. Several discussions on this over the years but as far as I know still nothing. The logistics of a business like that are tricky - insurance issues - costs (property rents increasing) and I suppose the often 'fickle' nature of farang run businesses.
Thais just don't seem to have a need for the service either.
It might be easier, and safer, to rent a small condo or similar for a while.

[moja]

It is probably best to ask your shipper to keep your belongings in the UK until you are ready to accept them here.

[hhfarang]

I think those self storage lockers that are all over the U.S. would be a viable business opportunity here.

[Nereus]

There are some in Bangkok, but may not be much use to you. As mentioned, your shipper should be able to take care of it, and for sure, the Company in Thailand I mentioned before, have a huge transit storage facility in Bangkok. They will charge for it, but it will probably be much less than in the UK.

[Siani]

I'm afraid that's a gap in the HH market Siani. Several discussions on this over the years but as far as I know still nothing. The logistics of a business like that are tricky - insurance issues - costs (property rents increasing) and I suppose the often 'fickle' nature of farang run businesses.
Thais just don't seem to have a need for the service either.
It might be easier, and safer, to rent a small condo or similar for a while.

It is probably best to ask your shipper to keep your belongings in the UK until you are ready to accept them here.

Thanks Margaret, yes renting a house with a bit of space could be one option, good idea.

[Siani]

I think those self storage lockers that are all over the U.S. would be a viable business opportunity here.

Yes agreed, they are great. We have used a self store fore somemonths now. They are very cheap, with easy access.

[Siani]

It is probably best to ask your shipper to keep your belongings in the UK until you are ready to accept them here.

Yes agree, good idea, we will delay the shipping for a few weeks more,it will give us a bit more time the other end! Starting to panic a bit Thanks!

[Siani]

There are some in Bangkok, but may not be much use to you. As mentioned, your shipper should be able to take care of it, and for sure, the Company in Thailand I mentioned before, have a huge transit storage facility in Bangkok. They will charge for it, but it will probably be much less than in the UK.

Yes agree, leave it to the shipper,thanks for the info

[kendo]

Hi hope this little words of caution will help, if you ask a freight forwarder to store you furniture and personal affects make sure if it's in a container that is ply lined or wood lined as condensation will ruin furniture with mold very quickly.
Kendo.

Good luck with your move.

[Siani]

Hi hope this little words of caution will help, if you ask a freight forwarder to store you furniture and personal affects make sure if it's in a container that is ply lined or wood lined as condensation will ruin furniture with mold very quickly.
Kendo.

Good luck with your move.

Thanks for your advice, yes it must be considered. Thanks also for you good wishes with the move...it is nerve racking! Will be glad to get there!

[margaretcarnes]

When are you due to arrive Siani? (just being nosey!)