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What are some recommended mail forwarding companies in the US for sending mail to Koh Samui?

Mail Forwarding Koh Samui Expats in Thailand Traveling Mailbox iPostal1 USPS

Kelly *****

asked Jul 1, 2026

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Hi, can anyone recommend a good mail forwarding company in the US that forwards mail to Koh Samui?

Thanks!

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Several users suggest mail forwarding services for expats in Koh Samui. Traveling Mailbox is recommended for its digital notifications and secure handling, while iPostal1 is noted for its check deposit service. Users express concerns about the reliability of the Thai postal system, sharing personal experiences of delayed or lost mail when using USPS.

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Teddee ********

I use iPostal1. I've been pretty happy with them. They also can deposit checks for me.

4 months ago

Paige **********

Teddee Jordan I've also done well with iPostal in the past. I wasn't aware of the check deposit option, though. How does this work?

4 months ago

Teddee ********

Paige Kimberly I'm not sure if all boxes offer it. Most banks have a mail in deposit option. You give them the mail in info and if there's a check they'll make a deposit slip and send it to the mail in deposit address. It took about 4 business days from the request till it was pending, so it was relatively fast.

4 months ago

Paige **********

Teddee Jordan Good to know! Thanks.

4 months ago

Douglas *********

I use Traveling Mailbox. When a piece of letter mail arrives to your US based box, you get a notification and usually request scanning of the contents of the mail that you can access digitally. The physical mail is held 30 days and shredded unless another request is made. I had my bank ATM card forwarded (for an additional fee) via FedEx and it arrived 3 days later. Mail can also be forwarded by USPS but I never did that. Forwarding via FedEx was a bit expensiv, but it's traceable and arrive fast. So far I'm happy with this service.

4 months ago

Chris *******

Douglas Schader glad to hear it's worked for you. I created an account with them for my upcoming move.

4 months ago

John *********

Over the years, every piece of mail sent from the US to my home in Thailand (about 20 different times) has never made it. I suspect a postal worker in my Amphoe has a wall in his living room dedicated to my family photos.

4 months ago

Douglas *********

I don't trust the Thai postal system. Although I had two International Driver License shipped from the USA via USPS Priority envelopes and both arrived successfully.

4 months ago

Matthew *********

@John ********

I have had good luck over the years getting my bank documents and credit cards and all my va mail and SS mail. Just mail, I wouldn't date try my luck with any packages

4 months ago

Tomas *********

John N Kwan a small box works much better, it usually take a week with normal post. A letter take 1-2 months. This is from Sweden to Thailand.

4 months ago

Jim *********

John N Kwan I have received ATM and credit cards at my house in Rawai from Bank of America a couple of times including this year. It took over a month to get it though. I almost canceled it, then it arrived. They sent it via USPS.

4 months ago