Wanting to receive a package domestically but wondering how often packages get searched/seized?

[tc88888]

Certain medication that could be prescribed in other countries that isn't accepted here. I really would like it but I'm a bit worried about having it sent to me through post. Is there that much concern? Are they x-raying packages? Sorry if this is against the rules of the forum.

[Crossy]

Please can you clarify?

 

Is your package coming from outside Thailand or being posted from within Thailand?

 

EDIT What is your medication, are you sure a generic isn't available here??

 

[tc88888]

It is Thailand to Thailand. Rather not get into specific unless needed but it's not a hard drug.

[KannikaP]

6 minutes ago, tc88888 said:

It is Thailand to Thailand. Rather not get into specific unless needed but it's not a hard drug.

Your OP suggests that the parcel of meds is coming from outside Thailand.

 

No sorry. it says domestically, my mistake.

[Crossy]

2 minutes ago, tc88888 said:

It is Thailand to Thailand. Rather not get into specific unless needed but it's not a hard drug.

 

OK so internal post.

 

Unlikely that anything nasty is going to happen unless the shipment is somehow "suspicious" (sender is being watched by the authorities maybe).

BUT

If it is and the content is illegal expect a world of hurt.

 

Without knowing what is being sent we really can't help much. Not being available isn't the same as "illegal".

 

[Crossy]

@tc88888 if you want to PM me with what the stuff is I can check with our resident ones-that-knows.

 

 

[Pitak Chirachat]

You said the medicine is not accepted here which doesn't make sense with your domestic mail. 😉

[TroubleandGrumpy]

Never has been a problem for me - but make sure you have the 'Thai accepted' address  (can be a bit difficult).

Regarding the contents - do not ever get sent to yourself an illegal/banned medication or substance in Thailand.

If you are ever caught, the penalties for an Expat are severe (Thai remand/jail is terrible) - and then they deport you (permanently). 

 

In regards to your medication that is not readily available in Thailand, I would go visit your local Province hospital.

Ideally with someone that speaks Thai - especially if you are in a rural Province.

Ask to meet with a Dr who specialises in whatever area of medicine that you need the medication for.

Take an empty packet of the medication with you, and a letter/prescription from your previous Dr.

Ask him/her if it is possible to get that medication in Thailand - they might not be able to get it for you - if not try another 1 or 2.

Some things are not available from a local Pharmacy - but they can be obtained legitimately through a Hospital or a local Dr.