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Are Thai postal offices currently open for sending international mail?

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Sep 16, 2020

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Does anyone know for sure if the Thai postal offices are open and delivering international mail? I have a couple of items that I would like to send to my Thai family in Udon Thani from the US. Thank you in advance for your replies.

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Yes, Thai postal offices are currently open and operational, allowing for the mailing of items internationally. However, the delivery of international packages may experience delays due to ongoing travel restrictions and limited flight availability. Various users have reported successful experiences with mailing parcels, though individual delivery times can vary significantly. Services like EMS and DHL are actively delivering, with some users noting price increases and longer wait times for certain shipments.

Michelle *********************

Yes, have sent three packages from US by USPS priority mail to Bangkok between August and September and they all arrived in about a week.

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Steve **********

Fed x, EMS, etc all functioning. Minor delay times but OK

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Mark ******

To be safe, I used FedEX from US to Thailand recently. Paid a lot for the service but got much needed package in 4 days.

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Leo *********

Postal services in Thailand are considerably better than in most European countries. Here they deliver mail 2x a day, including sundays. Never had any problems.

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Steve **********

Leo Nijssen very reliable. Not like the old days when they opened everything.

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Danny *********

Tried to post letter to Australia they said no

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Robert ********

Use DHL. Never had a problem. Actually going to DHL this morning to pick something up. Was shipped from USA six days ago and already here.

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Rob ********

I sent a parcel <2kg from U.K. to Thailand 6 weeks ago. Still hasn’t arrived yet

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Shell *****

In May I sent two small parcels (<2kg) via UK Royal Mail from London to Thailand arrived in 6 days no problems at all. Last week I sent a larger parcel (10kg) via TNT and paid extra because they advised 3-5 day delivery time. Not only has the parcel been delayed on route (Dubai and Singapore) but is now being held by FedEx in Bangkok and I’m being told I need to pay for a private clearance agent for them to release the parcel. Does anyone have experience of this happening???

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Picanin ***********

There is another thread on here somewhere extolling the woes and horrors of FedEx, DHL, Ups etc.... Its worth digging for it

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Gianni ************

I went to one yesterday and all was busy and operational...

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Bob **********

Yes it's open

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Nuzul ********

Why alot of thai woman marry other country. And alot of thai man play woman other country. What a pity. Thai man is playboy and liar

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Steve **********

?

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เอ็ดเวิร์ด *******

Ok, I give up. Your remark is relevant how??

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Nuzul ********

@Edward *******

sorry. Its just my private opinion

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เอ็ดเวิร์ด *******

Well, it's not private any more. LOL. I think there are multiple reasons why people. do what they do, including yours. Thai men - Thai butterfly.

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Sad ********

DHL are delivering in Thailand, if that helps

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Natalia ***********

I have tried to send something to Australia by ems, but they told me it takes about 1 month to arrive 🙄🙄🙄

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ORIGINAL POSTER

I mailed the package two days ago via US Postal Service 1st class International since DHL wanted 165 US dollars and I paid 67 dollars. I have a tracking number and will see how long it takes.

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@Natalia ******

nope.

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@Natalia ******

DHL was 3 weeks it's crazy now

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Natalia ***********

they said it's because of every borders are closed, and no plane to deliver, I order something online from USA to Australia, it took 3 months and 4 days to arrive, crazy 😩😩😩

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Shelley ********

Yes but its taking forever 55

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Andrea ********

UK packages were taking 30 days. Last one took 10 calender days.

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Eddie *******

I have been receiving packages from the usa. Canada and australia without issues. (To chiang mai).

An amazon purchase arrived in 5 days!

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Travis *******

Amazon? No luck with lazada?

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Eddie *******

yeah. I have had lazada stuff delivered too. No issues. 7-10 days from outside of Thailand

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Travis *******

I guess I was just wondering why you use Amazon out here and not just lazada?

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Eddie *******

somethings are not available on lazada.

Sometimes i am looking for genuine parts as well.

Tomtom 550 rider for example.

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Travis *******

Ahh I see. I was genuinely curious because I have been able to find everything on lazada or shopee.

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Eddie *******

i also ordered an electronic motorbike repair tool. Again, not something that would be available on lazada.

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Tony ******

I just received an air mail letter from the US arrived in 9 days and an air mail package just cleared customs after 12 days and should be in Koh Chang tomorrow.

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John *********

Use EMS; I used yesterday. Beware the price increases - letter to US cost 800B.

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Steve **********

huh !

Just sent. Less than 100 baht.

Same rate for years.

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Eddie *******

ha ha ha. My (thai) post office has been charging me the same rate as always.

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Pensom ******

Yes the domestic postal offices are open in Thailand as usual. However international delivery can be delayed depending on the travel restrictions and limited flights between certain countries.

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Harolletta **********

It’s open I’m in Silom and brought a parcel to fill to send back to Australia

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