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How does the new law affect iHerb orders these days? It looks like they are charging 15% tax total. Should I still keep the order around 1500THB if I want to avoid having to go through the process of going to customs office to retrieve my package?
It looks like iherb is now charging a total of about 15% tax/import duties. I haven't ordered from iHerb since the chan… How have things changed since the new import tax rule on orders below 1500 thb?
It looks like iherb is now charging a total of about 15% tax/import duties. I haven't ordered from iHerb since the change and wanted to hear your experience.
Do you know if by paying that up front I have no chance it gets stopped at customs and I wouldn't have to go retrieve it? If it's not going to matter anymore, it would seem to make sense that I can order larger orders without being con
Should I still keep the order around 1500THB if I want to avoid having to go through the process of going to customs office to retrieve my package? it's the last thing I want.
"A 7% VAT will apply to all imported goods due to an upcoming tax regulation change. Delivered duty paid option will be offered by iHerb.
Orders below 1,500 THB: 7% VAT will be pre-collected at checkout
Orders over 1,500 THB: 7% VAT and customs duty will be pre-collected at checkout"
It reads like the tax should be just 7% of total, but from my experience even if the order is below 1500 THB, they charge about 14%. Has anyone else noticed this?
The 14% you're seeing is probably the 7% VAT plus the 7% import duty that iHerb bundles in for orders over 1,500 THB. For orders under that threshold, it should just be the 7% VAT, so double check your cart total versus what they're actually charging. I've had a few packages come through since the change and the pre-paid tax means they just get dropped at my door by Kerry or Flash, no trips to that customs office on Lad Krabang. You're safe to go a bit bigger than 1,500 THB now without worrying about the paperwork hassle, though I'd still keep it reasonable since EMS or DHL might flag a massive box anyway.
yeah the 14% thing is just iherb adding the 7% vat plus the flat 7% duty on orders over 1500, it's not hidden or anything, just how their system calculates it. for orders under 1500 it's only the vat so you'd see 7% at checkout, but honestly the pre-paid system is the big win here. i've had a few deliveries since the change and they all came via kerry straight to my condo in thong lo, no customs headaches at all. just keep it under like 3000-4000 baht to avoid any random inspection flags, but the 1500 limit isn't really the worry anymore since you're paying upfront
oh for the love of god, this again. yes, iherb pre-charges the tax and duty so you don't have to go to that damn customs office on lad krabang road, it's the whole point of their "delivered duty paid" setup. the 14
best som tam in Bangkok? Krua Dok Mai Kao 2026
Krua Dok Mai Kao is solid but I've always found their som tam a bit tame on the pla ra. If you want the real funky version, try the shophouse spots along Soi Udomsuk 26, near the night market end. They pound it fresh with fermented fish that'll clear your sinuses, and it's like 60 baht. Different style from the On Nut places, more Lao-leaning.
for som tam specifically i'd say the Isaan spots in Chatuchak are underrated, weekdays only though since the weekend crowd ruins the vibe. there's a stall near gate 2 that does tam pa with fermented bamboo shoots, super sour and funky, not something you see much in On Nut. if you're already heading north for Or Tor Kor anyway its worth the detour.
honestly the som tam at Krua Dok Mai Kao is good but what got me hooked is their nam prik pla raa dip with the raw veggies, that funk hits way harder than the papaya does. think most people sleep on it cuz they just order the som tam and gai yang. also pro tip, go before noon on weekdays, after that teh pla ra gets milder cuz they batch it for the lunch rush
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