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Thailand Post has announced higher delivery charges for EMS express and eCo-Post economy services to selected destinations, increasing costs by 15–20 baht for parcels sent to 85 designated postcode areas. The changes will take effect from 1 January 2026 and will affect customers sending items to locations identified as harder and more expensive to reach. The immediate impact will be higher postage costs for deliveries to islands, remote regions and certain tourist destinations.

 

The company said the adjustment applies only to specific destinations rather than nationwide services. The affected areas are largely islands, highland locations, where access is limited and popular tourist zones. Thailand Post stated that customers can check whether a destination is included via the company’s official channels, online and using the QR code on image below.

 

According to Thailand Post, the decision follows sustained increases in operating costs. These include higher expenses for land and sea transport to remote regions and island locations, as well as higher labour costs in tourist areas, . The company said these pressures have raised delivery costs above those in other areas.

 

Thailand Post explained that some service categories have been particularly affected by the rising costs. To maintain delivery standards and service quality for EMS and eCo-Post, the company said it was necessary to introduce a location-based surcharge. The price adjustment is intended to support continued reliability for both express and economy parcel services.

 

The announcement suggests customers in the affected areas, as well as businesses shipping to those destinations, may need to factor in higher logistics costs. Online sellers and small enterprises that regularly use EMS or eCo-Post for deliveries to tourist islands and remote communities are expected to be among those most affected. The company did not indicate any changes to service coverage or delivery times.

 

Thailand Post added that the adjustment reflects ongoing cost trends rather than a one-off increase. It emphasised that the measure is aimed at sustaining service performance rather than reducing access. The company thanked customers for their continued trust in its services.

 

Komchadluek reported that customers have been advised to check the list of the 85 postcodes subject to the increase. Thailand Post said it would provide further updates if there are any additional changes. The company confirmed that the revised rates will be in place from 1 January 2026 onwards.

 

 

Key Takeaways

 

• Thailand Post will raise EMS and eCo-Post fees by 15–20 baht in 85 postcode areas from 1 January 2026.

• The affected locations are mainly islands, remote regions and tourist areas.

• The increase is due to higher transport and labour costs, according to Thailand Post.

 

 

 Adapted by Asean Now from Komchadluek 2025-12-30

 

 

 

 Now if they were Postcodes instead of Zip codes life eould be a lot easier for everyone. Input post code and house number to get exact location but for some reason Thailand went the American way and not the UK way.

I send EMS every day to 82220 and I guess I will find out if there's an increase later this week.

2 hours ago, Hardcastle P said:

 Now if they were Postcodes instead of Zip codes life eould be a lot easier for everyone. Input post code and house number to get exact location but for some reason Thailand went the American way and not the UK way.

You do know that house numbers are a little iffy here. Mine's changed three times!

After struggling with increasing costs and competition, we're seeing a major meltdown of national govt-serviced postal services. Denmark just threw in the towel. The US and Canada are struggling. No amounts printed on the stamps are a reliable indicator.

 

[Side. Will stamp collecting die out, too.]

 

In the interests of capitalism and a free economy, delivery services were able to bypass post by offering cheaper services, particularly for heavy, fragile or perishable items. Local couriers pay rock-bottom and use motorcycles rather than trucks.

 

International couriers see no problem in shipping batteries or liquids. But the world's post systems label these as potential bomb materials--a purely political move.

 

I hope govt post doesn't die. In every country, it was one of the very first systems established. Post is what held the country together. I like my Xmas cards!

The increase is due to higher transport and labour costs, according to Thailand Post.

Ultimately the customer will cover the costs.

One could pretty easily make an argument that their costs have been artificially low for a long time, and the modest increases are certainly within reason.

We've certainly seen some inflation here, but nothing like the runaway inflation variety we're seeing in the U.S, even now.

3 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

One could pretty easily make an argument that their costs have been artificially low for a long time, and the modest increases are certainly within reason.

We've certainly seen some inflation here, but nothing like the runaway inflation variety we're seeing in the U.S, even now.

Agreed. To me there’s going to be to costs that apply fairly uniformly across the whole kingdom - for example staff wages and fleet acquisition costs.. and as such, those costs should be applied to all postal prices across the kingdom. … but there will some higher costs that are very localized.. and to that end, to me, it’s fair to include those localized higher costs specifically to services provided in those areas, as opposed to applying them kingdom wide.

As I recall, Thai Post, while a direct government entity, they are mostly self-funded thru postal fees paid… as such, it’s fair for them to set prices based on true costs to provide said services.