What are the options for boxing and sending motorcycle helmets from Suvarnabhumi Airport?

Mar 28, 2022
3 years ago
Nick *******
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Not visa related.

Time to leave Thailand is drawing close for me .

I've got a couple of motorcycle helmets I want to take home .

Is there any type of boxing service at Suvarnabhumi airport so I can send them checked .

Think I may get refused for carry on as I already have a back pack with none checkable items .

If not do any of the Thai couriers do boxing without having to use their postal service ?

Thanks ๐Ÿ‘

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The user is seeking advice on how to send motorcycle helmets from Suvarnabhumi Airport, as they anticipate issues with carry-on limits. Responses suggest various solutions including using Thailand's postal service at the airport for boxing and packing, purchasing boxes from local stores like Big C or Tesco, or carrying one helmet while checking the other. Some commenters also advise on ensuring the helmets are protected during travel.
Chris ******
Just carry it on. Ive done this many times. They dont care
John ********
Put them on your head
Yvonne *********
Did you buy the helmets in Thailand, if so will they be legal to wear in your own country.

For example they would not pass Australian motorbike helmets certification.
Nick *******
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@Yvonne ********
bought in Thailand but EU safety standards .

I normally give them away at the end of each trip but they are quite nice and have collected a lot of stickers on them along the way so would be nice to keep them .
W **************
Wear one and carry one. No problem
Ian *****
Bubble wrap and assume they will throw your package around. You can Def carry on 1 helmet so just leave one to put in hold.
Brook ********
I would never check an expensive helmet. Only carry on.

If you are worried about too many bags, just wear it through the gate.
Jimmy ******
I advise you to box them separately then use strong tape to seal the boxes together to save money and if possible wrap and strap them.
Jimmy ******
Yes at Thailand Post office at the end of the airport. They can pack and box it there.
Charlie *****
I just took my son's as carry on. Maybe you can do the same
Nick *******
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@Charlie ****
I may chance it . But I don't want to abandon them at the airport. My check in is well within limits so checking them will have no problems aslong as they don't get smashed ๐Ÿ™ƒ
Alan *******
Big C and Tesco sell a range of boxes, along with "bubble wrap" for added protection, that would suit your needs.
Nick *******
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@Alan ******
cheers Alan ๐Ÿ‘
Shayne **********
Put them in your suitcase and stuff them full of clothes or breakables.
Nick *******
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@Shayne *********
unfortunately they are too bulky to fit ๐Ÿ‘
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