ouagadougou Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 (edited) Hi, I need a years supply of an assortment of vitamins and considering ordering online through the US and shipping to Thailand. Is this generally the best way to go? If so, what website do you recommend? Edited October 20, 2020 by ouagadougou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Not considering the "need" word most people seem to order from iHerb and they have a website for Thailand. I find the limited items I want to be available on Lazada and Shopee with local shipment by those that buy for resale at reasonable price if you check closely and immediate delivery without any shipment or customs issues so have been using them last few years. https://th.iherb.com/c/Vitamins?gclid=Cj0KCQjw8rT8BRCbARIsALWiOvSFe50AAvaNraohgf72w8-9kgSHfSaTOUV7X7ZtGFqcZ6YrWJaux2gaAjB6EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, ouagadougou said: If so, what website do you recommend? Just today I received a parcel from "PipingRock" (New Jersey). https://www.pipingrock.com It contains some "herbal" stuff (Pumpkin Seed Oil, Beta Sitosterol). Ordered on October 8, handed over by the postman today (Oct 20). No hassle. Shipment went through Frankfurt Germany, forwarded by Deutsche Post as ordinary email. It's the second time that I received shipment from them without problems. Their pumpking seed oil is also shipped by some local shop via Lazada for about four times the price (though cheaper brands may be found). I would recommend to do a testrun with a limited supply (amount) to see whether it works. Not a whole year supply at once? May trigger the alarm at customs (commercial)? Edited October 20, 2020 by KhunBENQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumak Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 2 hours ago, lopburi3 said: Not considering the "need" word most people seem to order from iHerb and they have a website for Thailand. very good selection , prices, and quality. must have some "in" with customs cause they always get here. small orders are best , about 60 dollars, as they get thru with no customs due Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Yes, iHerb is the best international source for ease of delivery to Thailand. But first check and see if what you want is available on Lazda or Shoppee. A surprising amount -- including US brands -- are. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onebir Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 IDK how smooth shipping to Thailand is, but a few stores Aliexpress selling bulk vitamin/mineral/herbal extract powders etc seem to have opened up recently. Could be good if you don't mind measuring with a scoop or filling capsules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncleP Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 2 weeks ago I herb shipping was 89b and arrived in a week. I generally keep orders to $55 or less. Been using iherb and vitacost for about 10 years. Bodybuilding.com also has some reasonable bits with low shipping costs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Be aware that it is technically illegal to import vitamins and supplements without an FDA license. In practice customs will usually allow small shipments through if they come by regular post (not courier) and iHerb either has worked a deal with customs or knows exactly hoe to package and send because their parcels all seem to come through. (They also limit you in how large an order you can make for Thailand delivery at one time) But should you try from a different source, and especially if that source uses a courier service, you might well end up with it stuck in customs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dddave Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 20 hours ago, rumak said: very good selection , prices, and quality. must have some "in" with customs cause they always get here. small orders are best , about 60 dollars, as they get thru with no customs due I was really surprised last month when my I-Herb order from the US arrived in 10 days (Bangkok). I also have never been charged any duty on orders under $60. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumak Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 17 hours ago, Sheryl said: Be aware that it is technically illegal to import vitamins ok, we are aware . ? i can think of a few more things that are technically illegal .............. on the "health" issues........... buying drugs that "technically" require a prescription but are easily obtained, and suggestions here as to where to purchase usually go without that caveat ... no ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 43 minutes ago, rumak said: ok, we are aware . ? i can think of a few more things that are technically illegal .............. on the "health" issues........... buying drugs that "technically" require a prescription but are easily obtained, and suggestions here as to where to purchase usually go without that caveat ... no ? Not if I see them. As to the "be aware" part the point was that one's order may end up stopped at customs. As has happened to many people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncleP Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 4 hours ago, Sheryl said: Not if I see them. As to the "be aware" part the point was that one's order may end up stopped at customs. As has happened to many people. Never happened to me or anyone I know in over 10 years. It probably will one day but not yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
from the home of CC Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 my i herb order of 4 bottles of assorted supplements never arrived (a few months back), first and last time I ordered from them. Returned my money fast enough though but I won't chance it again. Paid more with lazada but had it in my hands in 3 days.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumak Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 6 minutes ago, uncleP said: Never happened to me or anyone I know in over 10 years. It probably will one day but not yet. since the post is about getting VITAMINS, i thought the "be aware" notice was not necessary. iHerb is not sending in steroids or prescription stuff....... vitamins thru iHerb seem to be just fine with customs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 I can buy what would be prescription meds in Australia on Lazada. Seems to me there is a few double standards at work. I've always found iHerb to be a very good supplier. Thanks again, BMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 32 minutes ago, rumak said: since the post is about getting VITAMINS, i thought the "be aware" notice was not necessary. iHerb is not sending in steroids or prescription stuff....... vitamins thru iHerb seem to be just fine with customs iHerb comes through fine. I'm not sure exaclty how/why but it does, But ordered through other suppliers, people have has d pracels stopped at customs. The regulations about import of pharmaceuticals applies to non-prescription meds, vitamins, supplements etc. The issue is not whether it is a prescription substance etc. It is the law against import of any pharmaceutical unless one has a license to do so from the FDA. Quite a few people have run afoul of this and lost money as a result https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/972586-supplements-stopped-by-customs-anything-i-can-do/ https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/849149-importing-vitamins-into-thailand-medical-license-broker/ https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/556225-ordered-supplements-and-got-a-warning-from-customs/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumak Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Sheryl said: iHerb comes through fine. I'm not sure exaclty how/why but it does, and that is all i posted. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Edited October 21, 2020 by rumak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumak Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 i just received another shipment from iHerb... record time of about 1 week ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eezergood Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 ebay is another viable alternative Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SantiSuk Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Oldish thread, but I found it on search and it seems the right place to post my question. Have used iHerb for several years and am happy with the service (except that there seems to be an issue with the packaging of my chosen cod liver oil - out of probably 10 attempted deliveries over the years, 1 arrived broken (rapidly credited by iHerb), 1 never arrived (rapidly credited) and the last one was delivered late due to breakages of other (same? dunno) items at DHL in Bangkok. I noted that Piping Rock are advertising of late an offering that looks very similar to iHerb, but almost entirely of their own label. I note thta the prices are at first sight very competitive with (ie cheaper than) the ones I choose from iHerb. Does anyone have any experience of using Piping Rock for delivery to Thailand (or comments on the products generally, though I don't mind doing my own experimentation on product provided they are proving to be a reliable source for delivery here). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteBuffaloATM Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 with a fresh plant - based fish diet nobody should “need” any vitamin supplements.if however you eat mainly processed western food you would need the full range of vitamin & mineral supplements as I did following special medical test here uears back showing such deficits across the board from blasted western diet lacking proper nutrition. but so easy to avoid such food here......and maintain proper gym / swim fitness.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nkg Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 A cheap and easy to import vitamins is to order them mail order in the UK, have them sent to a friend, who can use regular post to Thailand. A lot of UK companies like Lindens supply all their vitamins in flat, resealable packets that fit in the letterbox. Readily available on Amazon, ebay etc. It's easy to bundle several together and put them in a parcel. If you're ordering a year's supply, keep them somewhere cool (the fridge?) - hot weather can destroy vitamins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 For those with basic multi vit type requirements you may find resellers on Lazada and Shopee to be not that much more than direct import and no need to worry about customs issues or months for delivery. Probably not a good option for those that have a cabinet full of different items however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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