Machinery & Equipment — Pay Thai Suppliers Faster, Cheaper
Import industrial machinery, manufacturing equipment, and capital goods. And your bank makes it worse — 3-day settlements, 2-4% hidden FX spreads, and zero visibility into what your payments actually cost.
We built payment infrastructure for machinery & equipment businesses. 0.5% spreads. Same-day THB settlement. Free container tracking.
Get a Quote for Your Next Thai PaymentMachinery & Equipment margins are too thin to donate 2-4% to your bank on every supplier payment.
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Save £2,120 per £100k Payment
Typical savings for Machinery & Equipment paying Thailand suppliers
- ❌ 2-3 day settlement
- ❌ Hidden FX margins
- ❌ High correspondent bank fees
- ❌ Manual compliance checks
- ✓ Settles in seconds — 2.3 second average
- ✓ Transparent pricing
- ✓ PromptPay available
- ✓ 0.14s automated compliance
At £500k-£10M monthly volume, save £25,440/year
What Challenges Do Machinery & Equipment Businesses Face Paying Thailand?
Industry Pain Points
- High-value transactions (£500k-£5M+)
- Long lead times (3-12 months)
- Progress payments required
- FX exposure over project timeline
Country-Specific Considerations
- Bank of Thailand FX regulations
- Thai Customs documentation
- VAT (7%) on imports
- BOI (Board of Investment) incentives for certain sectors
How Do Machinery & Equipment Businesses Typically Pay Thai Suppliers?
Fast Settlement: Settles in seconds — 2.3 second average
Use PromptPay for instant THB settlement. Thailand instant payment system, 50M+ users
Real-Time FX Exposure Tracking
Upload supplier invoices as PDFs. Our AI OCR extracts amounts and currencies. See exactly what waiting costs you in real-time. Lock rates for 15 seconds when you see a good rate.
0.14s Compliance Screening
Automated compliance checks for Thailand regulations. Bank of Thailand FX regulations handled automatically.
How Machinery & Equipment Businesses Typically Pay Thai Suppliers
If you're importing in this sector, you're likely dealing with a mix of payment terms. Here's how they work — and why speed matters.
⏱ Payment Timing
Milestone-based: 30% on order, 30% on manufacturing complete, 30% on delivery, 10% after commissioning. 6-12 month project cycles.
📄 Invoice Terms
30/30/30/10 milestone structure standard. LC for orders over £500k. Retention (5-10%) held for warranty period (12-24 months).
Project-based and lumpy. Capital budget cycles (Q1 approvals, Q4 spend). Long lead times mean payments spread over months.
📊 FX Risk Profile
EXTREME: 6-12 month exposure on high-value purchases (£500k-£5M). EUR and JPY volatility. FX forward contracts essential for project budgeting.
Long-term OEM relationships. German precision (quality), Chinese (price-competitive), Japanese (robotics). Service contracts maintain relationships.
Common Documentation for Machinery & Equipment
- Proforma Invoice (milestone schedule)
- Certificate of Origin
- CE/UKCA Declaration of Conformity
- Installation & Commissioning Certificate
- Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) Report
Popular Thailand Supplier Types for Machinery & Equipment
Common Thailand Suppliers
- Automotive parts (Bangkok, Rayong)
- Textile manufacturers (Bangkok, Chiang Mai)
- Food processors (Bangkok, Chonburi)
- Electronics assemblers (Ayutthaya)
Payment Tips for Thailand
- Thailand = Automotive hub (Toyota, Honda), food export leader
- PromptPay widely adopted - instant B2B payments
- Bangkok + Eastern Economic Corridor = Manufacturing zones
- Seasonal considerations - monsoon affects logistics
Frequently Asked Questions: Machinery & Equipment Payments to Thailand
How do Machinery & Equipment businesses pay suppliers in Thailand?
Machinery & Equipment businesses can pay Thailand suppliers instantly using Unicorn Currencies. We offer a 0.5% FX spread with 2.3-second average settlement using local payment rails like PromptPay. This is significantly faster and cheaper than traditional SWIFT transfers which take 2-3 days.
What banking details do I need for Thailand Machinery & Equipment suppliers?
To pay Machinery & Equipment suppliers in Thailand, you need the recipient's Branch Code + Account (Thai baht transfer: branch code and account number), account number, and beneficiary name. Our platform validates these details automatically to ensure successful payment delivery.
How much can Machinery & Equipment businesses save on Thailand payments?
Machinery & Equipment businesses typically save 81% compared to traditional banks when paying Thailand suppliers. On a £100k transaction, that's £2,120 in savings. With Unicorn Currencies, you pay just 0.5% FX spread + £5 per payment vs banks charging 2.6% spread + £25 fees.
Is container tracking available for Machinery & Equipment shipments from Thailand?
Yes, Unicorn Currencies offers FREE container tracking for Machinery & Equipment shipments from Thailand. You receive real-time visibility into your cargo, including demurrage alerts to help avoid costly port storage fees. This feature is included at no extra cost with your payment account.
What currencies do Machinery & Equipment businesses typically use with Thailand?
Machinery & Equipment businesses typically convert GBP to THB when paying Thailand suppliers. Unicorn Currencies provides live exchange rates with a transparent 0.5% spread, and you can lock rates for 15 seconds when you see a favorable rate. Our AI-powered invoice OCR can automatically extract amounts and currencies from supplier invoices.
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