Sending Money In The Mail ?

[freedomnow]

Though risky ,is it allowed to send a small amount of money in the mail ,like $200 out of Thailand through the mail service to avoid wire charges/bad exchange rates and all that rubbish ?

[zzaa09]

Perfectly safe . By all means....send larger denominations through the mail. Perhaps $5,000 or more would suffice.

[terrier123]

Only one thing sure about Thailand, your cash WILL NOT arrive sent via ordinary mail -- not a chance.

[mstribling]

Nobody knows for sure. They're just guessing.

[chuang]

You will receive the mail but not the cash...

[IanForbes]

I tried it 3 times with small amounts tucked inside cards. None of it got through. Somebody once told me that the post office has machines that can tell if cash is in an envellope.I have no way of knowing if this is true or not. You just Take your chances.

[mstribling]

I tried it 3 times with small amounts tucked inside cards. None of it got through. Somebody once told me that the post office has machines that can tell if cash is in an envellope.I have no way of knowing if this is true or not. You just Take your chances.

Finally. Someone who has actual experience. I change my position now. Don't do it.

[isanbirder]

Illegal in Thailand, but perfectly safe by EMS. I suspect the machines which can tell if there is cash in an envelope are an urban myth.

[jimbeam1]

Have done it no problem. Have done it Problem. Would not do it again. Neighbour did send me new debit card from UK last month, attached to a greetings card. No problem.

jb1

[IanForbes]

Illegal in Thailand, but perfectly safe by EMS. I suspect the machines which can tell if there is cash in an envelope are an urban myth.

Thanks for the info because I really didn't know. I think a lot depends on WHERE the stuff is posted from and WHERE it is going to. I'm sure most post office workers are honest, but it only takes a few bad ones to ruin the reputation of the whole system.

[johna]

registered letters sent to me from the UK have disappeared, A UK post office official said the letters had reached Thailand ??

[mario299]

registered letters sent to me from the UK have disappeared, A UK post office official said the letters had reached Thailand ??

My one and only attempt was to put two $100 bills between pictures and a letter in an 81/2 x 11 envelope sent from US to business address in Thailand. Nothing ever made it, never tried again.

mario299

[happyrobert]

registered letters sent to me from the UK have disappeared, A UK post office official said the letters had reached Thailand ??

My one and only attempt was to put two $100 bills between pictures and a letter in an 81/2 x 11 envelope sent from US to business address in Thailand. Nothing ever made it, never tried again.

mario299

Next time send it to me. I'll bet I get it. But if I don't, I'll let you know immediately.

[mario299]

registered letters sent to me from the UK have disappeared, A UK post office official said the letters had reached Thailand ??

My one and only attempt was to put two $100 bills between pictures and a letter in an 81/2 x 11 envelope sent from US to business address in Thailand. Nothing ever made it, never tried again.

mario299

Next time send it to me. I'll bet I get it. But if I don't, I'll let you know immediately.

So, if we bet and I send it to you and it doesn't get to you, then I win? Will you send me my winnings by mail?

:rolleyes:mario299

[happyrobert]

registered letters sent to me from the UK have disappeared, A UK post office official said the letters had reached Thailand ??

My one and only attempt was to put two $100 bills between pictures and a letter in an 81/2 x 11 envelope sent from US to business address in Thailand. Nothing ever made it, never tried again.

mario299

Next time send it to me. I'll bet I get it. But if I don't, I'll let you know immediately.

So, if we bet and I send it to you and it doesn't get to you, then I win? Will you send me my winnings by mail?

:rolleyes:mario299

How do you send a pat on the back by mail?

[sysardman]

registered letters sent to me from the UK have disappeared, A UK post office official said the letters had reached Thailand ??

I've sent money from the UK to Thailand using 'International signed for' service with no problems.

[Thongkorn]

As soon as the Thai posty sees falang writing he knows its a lucky dip . i have tried it just sent 200baht to see , Maybe a better chance and thats what it is a chance if you write the address in Thai.

[zzaa09]

Illegal in Thailand, but perfectly safe by EMS. I suspect the machines which can tell if there is cash in an envelope are an urban myth.

Illegal in Thailand? That surely wouldn't prevent incidents from continuing.

[oshoshitzu]

The best way is to send a debit card. Ensure whilst in transit that there is a zero balance on the card's account. Once you have confirmed that the recipient has received the card deposit funds into account.

Wife has done this 3 times: no problems.

[IanForbes]

How do you send a pat on the back by mail?

:lol:

:jap:

I DO like oshoshitzu's idea about a debit card with no money in the account until the package is received. Good idea. But what happens if it doesn't make it? Do you try again with another card?

[saraburioz]

Only one thing sure about Thailand, your cash WILL NOT arrive sent via ordinary mail -- not a chance.

I got cash once one year after it was sent - only $20.

[coolhandjoe]

If you ever sent money in the post to a certain address then that address is hot for theft, what i recommend is sending some colour photo-copied money in the post exacting revenge on the thief. They'll be ignorant to the authenticity of the currency but driven by greed to cash it in wich will lead to serious repercussions for the individual/s.

A friend of a friend of mine did this and the thief ended up in prison when they went to exchange the cash at the bank.