Thai Post Office: EMS World vs ePacket...can somebody explain details ?

[WaveHunter]

I am going to be shipping small packages to CHina on a regular basis from Thailand and looking for the best economy possible.

 

I checked the Thai Post Office but can not get details on EMS World rates vs ePacket rates.  This is what I got for a 300 gram package:

 

Obviously, the "epacket" rate" looks like a bargain compared with the "EMS World" rate but I'm not sure what the difference between the two are, or if the ePacket rate has restrictions.

 

There must be a BIG difference between the two for the prices to be so different.  Can anybody clarify?

 

Edited September 22, 2022 by WaveHunter

[Bruno123]

https://www.thailandpost.co.th/index.php?page=article_detail&addon=product&group_id=549&topic_id=9168&language=en

 

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It is an international service developed by the Post Office to support international business and promote international e-Commerce business. that is continuously expanding It is an economical service. can check the delivery status and can be used in conjunction with additional warranty service according to the specified amount but there is no compensation for damage or loss in any case. and there is no signature of the recipient condition : 1. Shipping items in envelopes or boxes (Package) weighing not more than 2 kilograms, except for the UK destination, sending up to 5 kilograms. 2. The service fee is calculated according to the actual weight deposited. Free of charge according to the volume of the box (Volumetric), no fuel surcharge and VAT. 3. Delivery standards to recipients abroad within 3 – 9 days, depending on the destination country. ***Note: If there is an emergency or disaster situation May affect delivery standards in some areas. This results in delays beyond the set standards*** Indemnity Rate : International Outbound ePacket Service There will be no compensation for damage or loss under any circumstances. But you can use ePacket Plus service for an additional fee of 30 baht to receive damage/loss coverage. by paying up to 1,500 baht

 

[Celsius]

ePacket has a weight limit of 2kg

 

Otherwise just ship by ePacket. The parcels arrive relatively fast. ePacket and EMS are loaded in the same plane anyway. No difference whatsoever. 

Edited September 22, 2022 by Celsius

[Bruno123]

17 minutes ago, Celsius said:

ePacket has a weight limit of 2kg

 

Otherwise just ship by ePacket. The parcels arrive relatively fast. ePacket and EMS are loaded in the same plane anyway. No difference whatsoever. 

Actually, not. 2kg to everywhere but the U.K. 5 kg to the U.K.

[WaveHunter]

3 hours ago, Celsius said:

ePacket has a weight limit of 2kg

 

Otherwise just ship by ePacket. The parcels arrive relatively fast. ePacket and EMS are loaded in the same plane anyway. No difference whatsoever. 

Sounds like you've used ePacket before, and good point about EMS and ePacket getting loaded on the same planes.  That makes sense but I'm guessing the epackets get bumped if there is not enough room.  No big deal though, as long as it is not the proverbial " slow boat to China " ????

 

240 THB is a great deal compared with FedEx's rip-off rates!

 

[CharlieH]

On 9/22/2022 at 4:00 PM, Celsius said:

ePacket has a weight limit of 2kg

 

Otherwise just ship by ePacket. The parcels arrive relatively fast. ePacket and EMS are loaded in the same plane anyway. No difference whatsoever. 

HUGE difference in the insured value. Epkt is 1500 max.

[BKKev]

Hi There,

Seems I'm in the same boat as you. I'm looking to ship packages from Thailand to China on the regular and I'm looking at Thai Post ePacket. 

 

I'm worried about their reliability.

 

Have you started using Thai ePacket service to China? How has your experience been so far? What have the time been like and have you had any lost packages?

 

Thanks any info or advice is really appreciated. 

 

Kevin

[BKKev]

On 9/22/2022 at 4:00 PM, Celsius said:

ePacket has a weight limit of 2kg

 

Otherwise just ship by ePacket. The parcels arrive relatively fast. ePacket and EMS are loaded in the same plane anyway. No difference whatsoever. 

Hi,

 

I'd like to ask if you've used ePacket service before?

 

I too am looking to ship from Thailand to China but am worried about the reliability.

 

Have you started using Thai ePacket service to China or any other country? How has your experience been so far? What has the shipping time been like and have you had any lost packages?

 

Thanks in advance for any info you could offer.

 

Kevin

[Celsius]

2 hours ago, BKKev said:

Hi,

 

I'd like to ask if you've used ePacket service before?

 

I too am looking to ship from Thailand to China but am worried about the reliability.

 

Have you started using Thai ePacket service to China or any other country? How has your experience been so far? What has the shipping time been like and have you had any lost packages?

 

Thanks in advance for any info you could offer.

 

Kevin

 

Used it to USA, Canada, and Europe. 

 

100% delivery success.

 

I think I only used registered parcel to China. Again, no issues.