bert bloggs Posted May 6, 2020 Posted May 6, 2020 just tracked a small parcel that was sent on the 28th april by Royal Mail,see its still stuck at Heathrow ,any idea when Thailand is resuming inward flights ,or are DHL etc working.
Keyser Soze666 Posted May 6, 2020 Posted May 6, 2020 Oh, I've just ordered some tea bags from the UK. As to the answer to your question, I doubt the powers to be even know themselves right now, let alone Joe Public. 1
NanLaew Posted May 6, 2020 Posted May 6, 2020 Repatriation flights are still happening so the OP's package could turn up at any time. All courier services are still working but Royal Mail doesn't use them. FWIW, in pre WuFlu times, Royal Mail international tracked and signed from the UK would take 7-10 days depending if it caught holidays at either end. 1 1
uncleP Posted May 6, 2020 Posted May 6, 2020 Dhl have their own flights. I had a large shipment from the uk without issue. Cargo flights have not been restricted into Thailand, however, no idea about somewhere.
Kwasaki Posted May 6, 2020 Posted May 6, 2020 1 hour ago, bert bloggs said: Royal Mail,see its still stuck at Heathrow ,any idea when Thailand is resuming inward flights ,or are DHL etc working DHL are working so is the Royal mail. https://personal.help.royalmail.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5317/~/international-incident-bulletin
izod10 Posted May 6, 2020 Posted May 6, 2020 Thailand - On Suspension Start date: 16 March 2020Latest update: 23 April 2020End date: OngoingIncident:Coronavirus Update: 23 April 2020 We're currently not sending items to Thailand as there are no available transport links. Items sent will be held and you'll experience significant delays. Original Incident: 16 March 2020 Thailand has put special measures in place from Monday 16 March, to limit the spread of Coronavirus. Thailand Post need to comply with these measures and may have reduced staff numbers so not able to deliver all mail to specifications. Signature on delivery is suspended and delays to mail services can be expected. Togo - On Suspension 1
bert bloggs Posted May 6, 2020 Author Posted May 6, 2020 1 hour ago, izod10 said: Thailand - On Suspension Start date: 16 March 2020Latest update: 23 April 2020End date: OngoingIncident:Coronavirus Update: 23 April 2020 We're currently not sending items to Thailand as there are no available transport links. Items sent will be held and you'll experience significant delays. Original Incident: 16 March 2020 Thailand has put special measures in place from Monday 16 March, to limit the spread of Coronavirus. Thailand Post need to comply with these measures and may have reduced staff numbers so not able to deliver all mail to specifications. Signature on delivery is suspended and delays to mail services can be expected. Togo - On Suspension thanks ,yes i read that ,i was just wondering if anyone had any updated news.
bert bloggs Posted May 6, 2020 Author Posted May 6, 2020 1 hour ago, NanLaew said: Repatriation flights are still happening so the OP's package could turn up at any time. All courier services are still working but Royal Mail doesn't use them. FWIW, in pre WuFlu times, Royal Mail international tracked and signed from the UK would take 7-10 days depending if it caught holidays at either end. thanks ,i need something else sent ,so good to know dhl are still delivering here .
Raphus Posted May 6, 2020 Posted May 6, 2020 There are still cargo flights worldwide. Just look at Radar24 app. However, most of the flights are carrying medical equipment. Also, it is Thailand that stopped flights and not the cargo carriers.
bert bloggs Posted May 7, 2020 Author Posted May 7, 2020 20 hours ago, Raphus said: There are still cargo flights worldwide. Just look at Radar24 app. However, most of the flights are carrying medical equipment. Also, it is Thailand that stopped flights and not the cargo carriers. You're right there are cargo flights, just checked DHL, they want nearly 60 pounds for a letter with two debit cards in it, i think I will wait for Royal Mail.
NanLaew Posted May 7, 2020 Posted May 7, 2020 3 hours ago, bert bloggs said: Your right there are gargo flights ,just checked DHL ,they want nearly 60 pounds for a letter with two debit cards in it ,i think i will wait for Royal Mail. I have 3 bits of plastic now sitting in the UK and I will be using DHL later this month to get them over here as I can't wait for Thailand Post. PM me of you are interested in the cost splitting and getting yours delivered.
SteveK Posted May 7, 2020 Posted May 7, 2020 4 hours ago, bert bloggs said: You're right there are cargo flights, just checked DHL, they want nearly 60 pounds for a letter with two debit cards in it, i think I will wait for Royal Mail. There is a potential headache which I came across myself about a year or so ago. Most UK banks now require new cards to be activated online or over the phone when you receive them, and this in my case had to be done within 30 days of the cards being sent to my home address in the UK. Hence by the time my cards got to Thailand (they were sitting around in the UK for a bit), I couldn't use them.
sometime Posted May 7, 2020 Posted May 7, 2020 If anything like my parcel its on a journey of a lifetime 555 We have received your item at LANGLEY HWDC, our international processing centre. Your item is being prepared for despatch overseas. Updated on: Wednesday 29 April 09:15am Item Received by Royal Mail LANGLEY HWDC Hide earlier journey Tuesday 28 April 02:47pm Item received at Northern Ireland MC Tuesday 28 April 10:45am Redirection in place - item forwarded National Return Centre Monday 27 April 11:28am Suspected prohibited goods National Return Centre Saturday 21 March 06:05pm Item Despatched to Royal Mail site Edinburgh MC Saturday 21 March 05:12pm Item received at Edinburgh MC Saturday 21 March 09:08am Sender preparing item Saturday 21 March 08:53am Accepted at Post Office Coupar Angus Post Office [PH13 9DJ] 08:53am Accepted at Post Office Coupar Angus Post Office [PH13 9DJ] 1
Toosetinmyways Posted May 8, 2020 Posted May 8, 2020 Well blow me down with a feather.. I subscribe to a fortnightly UK magazine Last issue was posted on the 3 April and it was in my hand 11 April here in Rayong to my surprise. The next issue was posted 24 April and arrived 5 minutes ago.
ubonjoe Posted May 8, 2020 Posted May 8, 2020 55 minutes ago, Toosetinmyways said: Well blow me down with a feather.. I subscribe to a fortnightly UK magazine Last issue was posted on the 3 April and it was in my hand 11 April here in Rayong to my surprise. The next issue was posted 24 April and arrived 5 minutes ago. Magazines and such are often sent in bulk by air freight and then sent domestically from Bangkok.
BigStar Posted May 8, 2020 Posted May 8, 2020 Route it thru China. Aliexpress delivering, only about a week later than usual. 1
Tanoshi Posted May 8, 2020 Posted May 8, 2020 On 5/7/2020 at 8:48 AM, bert bloggs said: You're right there are cargo flights, just checked DHL, they want nearly 60 pounds for a letter with two debit cards in it, i think I will wait for Royal Mail. No Thai Post to the UK either - suspended until further notice. DHL was an alternative option, but they want me to drop it off at their Khon Kaen depot (over a 2 hour drive) and wanted over 3,000BHT for 4 sheets of A4 documents.
topt Posted May 9, 2020 Posted May 9, 2020 On 5/7/2020 at 1:25 PM, SteveK said: There is a potential headache which I came across myself about a year or so ago. Most UK banks now require new cards to be activated online or over the phone when you receive them, and this in my case had to be done within 30 days of the cards being sent to my home address in the UK. Hence by the time my cards got to Thailand (they were sitting around in the UK for a bit), I couldn't use them. Mine get delivered to my brother and he sends me a picture/scan and holds on to them until I arrange for someone to bring them over. As long as you don't physically need to use them (which I generally don't) it has worked well. 1
OJAS Posted May 13, 2020 Posted May 13, 2020 On 5/6/2020 at 10:51 AM, izod10 said: Thailand - On Suspension Start date: 16 March 2020Latest update: 23 April 2020End date: OngoingIncident:Coronavirus Update: 23 April 2020 We're currently not sending items to Thailand as there are no available transport links. Items sent will be held and you'll experience significant delays. Original Incident: 16 March 2020 Thailand has put special measures in place from Monday 16 March, to limit the spread of Coronavirus. Thailand Post need to comply with these measures and may have reduced staff numbers so not able to deliver all mail to specifications. Signature on delivery is suspended and delays to mail services can be expected. Togo - On Suspension Good news for us Brits awaiting post from the Motherland! Update: 11 May 2020 Mail despatches to Thailand have now resumed, and we’ll prioritise the processing and shipment of mail held during the recent period of suspension. Delays will still be evident as in-country restrictions remain in place to prevent the spread of Coronavirus. Source: https://personal.help.royalmail.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5317/~/international-incident-bulletin 2
bert bloggs Posted May 15, 2020 Author Posted May 15, 2020 On 5/13/2020 at 3:43 PM, OJAS said: Good news for us Brits awaiting post from the Motherland! Update: 11 May 2020 Mail despatches to Thailand have now resumed, and we’ll prioritise the processing and shipment of mail held during the recent period of suspension. Delays will still be evident as in-country restrictions remain in place to prevent the spread of Coronavirus. Source: https://personal.help.royalmail.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5317/~/international-incident-bulletin just checked ,and my post is still at Langley ,
bert bloggs Posted May 16, 2020 Author Posted May 16, 2020 17 hours ago, bert bloggs said: just checked ,and my post is still at Langley , still there .
bert bloggs Posted May 17, 2020 Author Posted May 17, 2020 On 5/13/2020 at 3:43 PM, OJAS said: Good news for us Brits awaiting post from the Motherland! Update: 11 May 2020 Mail despatches to Thailand have now resumed, and we’ll prioritise the processing and shipment of mail held during the recent period of suspension. Delays will still be evident as in-country restrictions remain in place to prevent the spread of Coronavirus. Source: https://personal.help.royalmail.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5317/~/international-incident-bulletin Mine just arrived in Thailand ,posted 27th april . 1
bert bloggs Posted May 21, 2020 Author Posted May 21, 2020 On 5/17/2020 at 9:39 AM, bert bloggs said: Mine just arrived in Thailand ,posted 27th april . has now arrived at our home in PATTAYA.
Tanoshi Posted May 22, 2020 Posted May 22, 2020 According to Thai Post there is still no EMS air mail from Thailand to the UK?
bert bloggs Posted May 22, 2020 Author Posted May 22, 2020 2 hours ago, Tanoshi said: According to Thai Post there is still no EMS air mail from Thailand to the UK? i heard that ,but its now coming the other way ,seems strange ,one way but not the other.
Tanoshi Posted May 22, 2020 Posted May 22, 2020 9 minutes ago, bert bloggs said: i heard that ,but its now coming the other way ,seems strange ,one way but not the other. I've been following your posts Bert. When I read you'd received your UK mail, I tripped down to Thai Post again this morning only to be told air mail is only going from Thailand to other limited Asian Countries, not to the UK as yet. I can send EMS by sea, but estimated 45 day delivery time.
ubonjoe Posted May 22, 2020 Posted May 22, 2020 There is a list of services available to all countries here. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OGkBLRXkgaOuA-x2N-I2fLe0faBrUXeu/view To the UK it is only surface mail. 1
NightSky Posted May 22, 2020 Posted May 22, 2020 Goto parcel2go.com enter your details and get a discounted quote. or try other uk discounted postal sites also.
Tanoshi Posted May 22, 2020 Posted May 22, 2020 16 minutes ago, NightSky said: Goto parcel2go.com enter your details and get a discounted quote. or try other uk discounted postal sites also. It's not a parcel but a letter. 3 A4 sheets of paper to be precise. Parcels2Go don't send from Thailand. DHL want the equivalent of £80 and I have to drop it off. I dropped them off my list instead.
NightSky Posted May 22, 2020 Posted May 22, 2020 7 hours ago, Tanoshi said: It's not a parcel but a letter. 3 A4 sheets of paper to be precise. Parcels2Go don't send from Thailand. DHL want the equivalent of £80 and I have to drop it off. I dropped them off my list instead. I see, although I was responding to the OP who asked about incoming flights to Thailand to deliver from UK. I see you continued the thread with your own questions. In your case the only option is to send DHL, TNT etc until the airmail and EMS re-start. Im waiting to send letters out also.
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