wpcoe Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 I went to the Hua Hin post office with two letters -- single sheet of A4 folded into thirds slid into an envelope of that size -- and was told it was B600 each to EMS them to the USA. That seems a bit high for a "5 to 6 day delivery period." I'd just like to confirm that that is about the right price. She said the only other option was B56 and would take up to two weeks. Quite a difference! Oh, and for a good laugh go to: http://www2.thailandpost.com/search_ems_result_en.asp and tell me what purpose that page has? Using IE9 or Opera at least, selecting a country and a weight in grams and clicking "search" simply repeats your destination and weight up above. Priceless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 Yeah !!! I found Hua Hin expensive, there's no bartering with the post office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 I was quoted 950 baht for a EMS letter to Finland. Paid 65 baht for airmail. On Koh Samui Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpcoe Posted June 5, 2011 Author Share Posted June 5, 2011 I was quoted 950 baht for a EMS letter to Finland.Paid 65 baht for airmail. On Koh Samui Okay then, comparatively the B600 (and B56) seems within reason, I guess. B600 just seemed like a lot for a 5-6 day delivery. But, since there's no FedEx, UPS or DHL here in Hua Hin, it's the only game in town! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 I was quoted 950 baht for a EMS letter to Finland.Paid 65 baht for airmail. On Koh Samui Okay then, comparatively the B600 (and B56) seems within reason, I guess. B600 just seemed like a lot for a 5-6 day delivery. But, since there's no FedEx, UPS or DHL here in Hua Hin, it's the only game in town! Be aware that you can only track EMS in Thailand, when it leaves it's not The Thailand Posts responsibility any-more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QED Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 I have sent letters both by EMS and normal post to the UK, most times the normal post arrived quicker. And as stated earlier EMS will only give you peace of mind in Thailand. Any important docs be sure to use DHL etc., can't believe you don't have in Hua Hin! Would be worth a drive to BKK if important docs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffreyMcCollum Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 I send Airmail to America usually 1 week and 27 Baht - 30 baht depending on weight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 All EMS letters I've sent to the US from Chiang Mai has been 600 Baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mario299 Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 All EMS letters I've sent to the US from Chiang Mai has been 600 Baht. Same 600 baht for me from Prasat/Surin a couple of times, but airmail at 27 baht has always arrived in about 10 days, also done several times. mario299 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricklev Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 Airmai. Registered. Return reciept. For non-essential documents. If I recall correctly, you get a tracking number that does work with USA post. Cost is less than 100 baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagwan Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 If it takes only 2 days for a letter to travel to London from Jo'burg why does it take 10 days from Bangkok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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