george Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Huge hikes in EMS international fees PHUKET: -- The cost of sending a letter or parcel abroad via express mail service (EMS) has risen massively due to the increasing cost of fuel, with some prices almost doubling. For example, whereas it used to cost 480 baht to send a 250-gram printed-paper package via EMS to Israel, it now costs 950 baht; to send the same package to the US now costs 600 baht, compared to 440 baht before the increase. The price of sending a 250g printed paper package to the United Kingdom has risen from 800 baht to 950 baht, and the cost of sending the same package to Indonesia has increased from 310 baht to 400 baht. Printed paper packages weighing more than 5.5 kilograms will be charged at the [higher] parcel rate. The Postmaster of Phuket Post Office, Visal Pongtiwattanakul, told the Gazette, “The price rise has been introduced primarily because the cost of transportation has risen, following the rise in the price of diesel.” K. Visal added that while charges for EMS within Thailand remained unchanged, he did not know whether increases were on the way for domestic deliveries as well. Diesel prices have risen 24% since February 22. Meanwhile, aviation fuel is currently about 70% more expensive than in January 2004, and there seems to be no end in sight to the relentless rise in the price. --TNA 2005-04-11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astral Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 Fascinating. They send international packages by "diesel fueled aeroplanes". That is really novel!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ovenman Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 They send international packages by "diesel fueled aeroplanes". Probably some of Phuket Air's equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_Pat_Pong Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 They send international packages by "diesel fueled aeroplanes". Probably some of Phuket Air's equipment. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penzman Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 Huge hikes in EMS international feesPHUKET: -- For example, whereas it used to cost 480 baht to send a 250-gram printed-paper package via EMS to Israel, it now costs 950 baht; to send the same package to the US now costs 600 baht, compared to 440 baht before the increase. The price of sending a 250g printed paper package to the United Kingdom has risen from 800 baht to 950 baht, and the cost of sending the same package to Indonesia has increased from 310 baht to 400 baht. --TNA 2005-04-11 <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sending to Israel has doubled while the same package destined to the U.S, much further away, has only risen 150 baht . These must be the same people coming up with the Songkran death toll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrincon17 Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 Huge hikes in EMS international feesPHUKET: -- The cost of sending a letter or parcel abroad via express mail service (EMS) has risen massively due to the increasing cost of fuel, with some prices almost doubling. For example, whereas it used to cost 480 baht to send a 250-gram printed-paper package via EMS to Israel, it now costs 950 baht; to send the same package to the US now costs 600 baht, compared to 440 baht before the increase. The price of sending a 250g printed paper package to the United Kingdom has risen from 800 baht to 950 baht, and the cost of sending the same package to Indonesia has increased from 310 baht to 400 baht. Printed paper packages weighing more than 5.5 kilograms will be charged at the [higher] parcel rate. The Postmaster of Phuket Post Office, Visal Pongtiwattanakul, told the Gazette, “The price rise has been introduced primarily because the cost of transportation has risen, following the rise in the price of diesel.” K. Visal added that while charges for EMS within Thailand remained unchanged, he did not know whether increases were on the way for domestic deliveries as well. Diesel prices have risen 24% since February 22. Meanwhile, aviation fuel is currently about 70% more expensive than in January 2004, and there seems to be no end in sight to the relentless rise in the price. --TNA 2005-04-11 <{POST_SNAPBACK}> HElp !!!!!!!! going to thailand in 2 days and should i bring cash and travelers checks , is there a difference in exchange rate between the 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_Pat_Pong Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 My crystal ball isn't exactly saying what your national currency might be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajarn Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 Last Thursday, I paid 600 baht to EMS a one-page letter in a small envelope to San Franciso. I was really shocked, but a necessary evil... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajarn Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 Huge hikes in EMS international feesPHUKET: -- For example, whereas it used to cost 480 baht to send a 250-gram printed-paper package via EMS to Israel, it now costs 950 baht; to send the same package to the US now costs 600 baht, compared to 440 baht before the increase. The price of sending a 250g printed paper package to the United Kingdom has risen from 800 baht to 950 baht, and the cost of sending the same package to Indonesia has increased from 310 baht to 400 baht. --TNA 2005-04-11 <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sending to Israel has doubled while the same package destined to the U.S, much further away, has only risen 150 baht . These must be the same people coming up with the Songkran death toll. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey, maybe they're trying to make up for the spending habits of Israeli tourists Just a joke, no flames please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimdog Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 Quote "HElp !!!!!!!! going to thailand in 2 days and should i bring cash and travelers checks , is there a difference in exchange rate between the 2" There is a difference between the 2. For Pounds sterling this is typically about 1 baht higher for a T/C. There is also a charge for each traveller's cheque of about 30 baht. So higher denominations are more cost effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_Pat_Pong Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 Huge hikes in EMS international feesPHUKET: -- For example, whereas it used to cost 480 baht to send a 250-gram printed-paper package via EMS to Israel, it now costs 950 baht; to send the same package to the US now costs 600 baht, compared to 440 baht before the increase. The price of sending a 250g printed paper package to the United Kingdom has risen from 800 baht to 950 baht, and the cost of sending the same package to Indonesia has increased from 310 baht to 400 baht. --TNA 2005-04-11 <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sending to Israel has doubled while the same package destined to the U.S, much further away, has only risen 150 baht . These must be the same people coming up with the Songkran death toll. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey, maybe they're trying to make up for the spending habits of Israeli tourists Just a joke, no flames please <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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