Dario Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 As a retiree, every year I have to fill in a "Life Attest", confirming that I'm still alive and have it signed by a relevant Thai authority to two different countries I used to work in, to make sure to continue receiving my monthly pensions. Today I went to the post office to send the attest for my pension from Switzerland. I usually send the envelope via registered Express. Well, there the problem started. It will take at least three months to reach Switzerland, I was told. ?? Yes, there is no Air Mail anymore. Well, I understand that there might be only a few passenger flights out of Thailand, but Thai still flies daily to Zurich and Munich (average Thais don't know this fact). No. No air mail. Well, how about cargo flights? No air mail, Sir. For how long? We don't know. Very well then, I'll take the envelope back home. I don't want it to be sent via ca maritime vessel. So, now you know it. For clarification I was shown the letter I attach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post blackcab Posted April 17, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 17, 2020 This has been posted on the forum for some time. If it's urgent you will have to use DHL or FedEx. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Puchaiyank Posted April 17, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 17, 2020 Makes absolutely no sense at all...amazing Thailand! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 7 hours ago, Puchaiyank said: Makes absolutely no sense at all...amazing Thailand! Received a letter from German pension payment on April 16 sent via ordinary priority/airmail (postman put in the box). Letter dated March 24. A bit long but sure not sailing the oceans. So why is it not possible the other direction. Really strange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samtam Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 19 hours ago, blackcab said: This has been posted on the forum for some time. If it's urgent you will have to use DHL or FedEx. How do DHL or FedEx transport mail? Are their own planes still flying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puchaiyank Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 36 minutes ago, KhunBENQ said: Received a letter from German pension payment on April 16 sent via ordinary priority/airmail (postman put in the box). Letter dated March 24. A bit long but sure not sailing the oceans. So why is it not possible the other direction. Really strange. There are countries Thai post absolutely refuse to send mail to...but will accept mail from country...go figure...Thai logic... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandRyan Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 What about international by Kerry Express, I just received packages from the UK, delivered by them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 1 minute ago, ThailandRyan said: What about international by Kerry Express, I just received packages from the UK, delivered by them. Delivered by doesnt always mean sent by, so, sent by who ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandRyan Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 12 minutes ago, CharlieH said: Delivered by doesnt always mean sent by, so, sent by who ? A company called Pearlfeet, It was a thought I had, but if not I at least tried to give a suggestion I thought might work. The actual company that mailed them was WOFUN COMPANY LIMITED 16 St Martin's Le Grand St Paul's, London, Greater London, United Kingdom, EC1A 4EN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 20 hours ago, Dario said: Very well then, I'll take the envelope back home. I don't want it to be sent via ca maritime vessel. What is the deadline for the document to arrive before they suspend payment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy one Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 1 hour ago, KhunBENQ said: Received a letter from German pension payment on April 16 sent via ordinary priority/airmail (postman put in the box). Letter dated March 24. A bit long but sure not sailing the oceans. So why is it not possible the other direction. Really strange. Maybe the postal worker did not want to do any work, so reply cant do, or no hab Does this sound familiar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 So China, the origin of COVID-19, gets a free pass on letters and parcels. I guess that nails down whose pocket the Thais are in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandRyan Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 1 minute ago, Lacessit said: So China, the origin of COVID-19, gets a free pass on letters and parcels. I guess that nails down whose pocket the Thais are in. Yes Lazada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleopatra2 Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 OP have you asked if the receiving companies will accept a fax of the documents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 3 hours ago, KhunBENQ said: Received a letter from German pension payment on April 16 sent via ordinary priority/airmail (postman put in the box). Letter dated March 24. A bit long but sure not sailing the oceans. So why is it not possible the other direction. Really strange. Thailand Post isn't same same Deutsche Post? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a340bangla1 Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Dario, I do not know where you are. But in Pattaya, I use Swiss Law to sign my AHV letter and they take it to the Swiss Embassy from where it goes via diplomatic mail to CH. Costs 500 B but it’s convenient and safe. Erhard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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