Felt 35 Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Is it only our address which is affected or what’s going on with the Postal service in Phuket these days? Last 1 1/2 year. Letters, parcels, magazines sent from abrade to our address in Phuket not received at all or arriving up to two months after posted abroad. Magazine subscriptions from USA which both my wife and I previously always received on time come 4-8 weeks delayed or not at all. Parcels and letters sent out of Phuket to Europe and USA never reach the recipient. I have used the postal system here for more than a decade and until a couple of years ago never experienced any significant problems so it is no comfort to hear that it is to expect in a developing country. The postal system was good and if what’s going on now is the way forward then it’s going rapidly downhill. We are located just behind Samkong and the Landlord has been in Phuket for generations so the address should be well known. The post is handled by Phuket main post office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercallen Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 When i lived in Kathu 4 years ago i never received any mail from overseas so i had my family stop sending things in the post Living in other areas i have had no trouble with mail deliveries, but i have not had anything of value sent to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backstairs Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 I subscribe to a weekly magazine from the UK. For the last 3 weeks nothing. One arrived yesterday. But where were the 2 issues before it? The service is sporadic or non-existent. I work for a large company so it is not a remote postal drop. When I lasted visited the quaint depot in town people were nice and helpful although the system looked antiquated and topsy turvy. What do we do? Ask to see the Postal Manager? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissChris Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 A while ago I was asking about the postal service, having sent some koalas to my son's gf. Ended up that the postal officer had tried three times to deliver the parcel when noone was home. They gave up and kept the parcel in Rawai. The address was in Chalong, but post office boundaries don't necessarily follow logic or other boundaries. Cost him 7baht. Lousy boy didn't even tip!!!! Many months after the original parcel was dispatched, the lovely gf ended up with 30 koalas, all of which she was going to put in her car, I might add. She's already a breathtaking driver... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felt 35 Posted June 15, 2011 Author Share Posted June 15, 2011 A while ago I was asking about the postal service, having sent some koalas to my son's gf. Ended up that the postal officer had tried three times to deliver the parcel when noone was home. They gave up and kept the parcel in Rawai. The address was in Chalong, but post office boundaries don't necessarily follow logic or other boundaries. Cost him 7baht. Lousy boy didn't even tip!!!! Many months after the original parcel was dispatched, the lovely gf ended up with 30 koalas, all of which she was going to put in her car, I might add. She's already a breathtaking driver... Koalas.....yes.... try to send a Chang next time. I import on a regularly basis Polar bears and surprisingly when my wife pick them up at the post office its never a problem and she drive much better after.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felt 35 Posted June 16, 2011 Author Share Posted June 16, 2011 I subscribe to a weekly magazine from the UK. For the last 3 weeks nothing. One arrived yesterday. But where were the 2 issues before it? The service is sporadic or non-existent. I work for a large company so it is not a remote postal drop. When I lasted visited the quaint depot in town people were nice and helpful although the system looked antiquated and topsy turvy. What do we do? Ask to see the Postal Manager? Afraid not much but if its parcels and letter of a certain value sent abroad I would recommend taking the receipts to the post office. Usually they will at least promise an investigation and to contact the necessary offices involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I have a magazine subscription from Singapore. In ten years, never missed, never late, But then I think that Rawai PO seems to have their crap to together better than most. Certainly compared to Kata - Karon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felt 35 Posted June 16, 2011 Author Share Posted June 16, 2011 I have a magazine subscription from Singapore. In ten years, never missed, never late, But then I think that Rawai PO seems to have their crap to together better than most. Certainly compared to Kata - Karon. That’s also the way it used to be at our location. Nowadays we hope for good luck when we expect post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissChris Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Get a post box in Rawai would probably solve your problems by the look of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Get a post box in Rawai would probably solve your problems by the look of it. Hi blossom.....seems you're as confused as ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backstairs Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Somebody in the Post Office must read this. Since posting the other day about my missing MAGS from UK I have had a magazine a day. That is three magazines [ 2 dated in May and one in June ] delivered to me in ONE week. That is a new take on 3-in-1. Will I have to wait another 3 weeks for the next 3? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felt 35 Posted June 17, 2011 Author Share Posted June 17, 2011 Somebody in the Post Office must read this. Since posting the other day about my missing MAGS from UK I have had a magazine a day. That is three magazines [ 2 dated in May and one in June ] delivered to me in ONE week. That is a new take on 3-in-1. Will I have to wait another 3 weeks for the next 3? Its the same here. Last time we got a heap with post was early June most of it was posted in Europe end March and a few magazines sent from the US early April. Magazines, okay as long as we get it. However two official letters with important info was to no use more than two monts after they was posted in Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felt 35 Posted November 14, 2011 Author Share Posted November 14, 2011 Again and this time please tell me that this is because of the flooding in Bangkok and not because of a :sleepy: post office. Well I miss a parcel from Europe and one from USA so be it if it’s delayed or lost because of the flooding nothing we can do with that. However even the telephone bill from TOT (issued 17. October)come first today, i.e. four days after due date! Anyone else experienced that even National post is delayed? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimi007 Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Again and this time please tell me that this is because of the flooding in Bangkok and not because of a :sleepy: post office. Well I miss a parcel from Europe and one from USA so be it if it's delayed or lost because of the flooding nothing we can do with that. However even the telephone bill from TOT (issued 17. October)come first today, i.e. four days after due date! Anyone else experienced that even National post is delayed? Thanks No. My 3BB bill came at the beginning of the month as usual. A package sent EMS from Sakaeo on Monday of last week arrived on Thursday of last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felt 35 Posted November 14, 2011 Author Share Posted November 14, 2011 Again and this time please tell me that this is because of the flooding in Bangkok and not because of a :sleepy: post office. Well I miss a parcel from Europe and one from USA so be it if it's delayed or lost because of the flooding nothing we can do with that. However even the telephone bill from TOT (issued 17. October)come first today, i.e. four days after due date! Anyone else experienced that even National post is delayed? Thanks No. My 3BB bill came at the beginning of the month as usual. A package sent EMS from Sakaeo on Monday of last week arrived on Thursday of last week. Hmm oh well, now it’s my wife’s turn at the Post office, I was there last week where one say please wait we will check, and another one, no nothing here for your address before checking..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katabeachbum Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 have an ems box on its way from Chiang Rai left CR 4 nov checked out/carded of Chumporn for delivery 9th nov still dont have it in kata Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 (edited) Again and this time please tell me that this is because of the flooding in Bangkok and not because of a :sleepy: post office. Well I miss a parcel from Europe and one from USA so be it if it’s delayed or lost because of the flooding nothing we can do with that. However even the telephone bill from TOT (issued 17. October)come first today, i.e. four days after due date! Anyone else experienced that even National post is delayed? Thanks I have the same 3BB was on time, but TOT arrived yesterday, due date 10 November. Just talked to TOT, according to them one can still pay at 7/11, no need to go to TOT shop. Edited November 15, 2011 by stevenl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtk Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Never have had problems receiving letters/postcards/boxes sent from overseas while living in rawai/chalong. the people sending the stuff had my address in both english and thai though back in karon the story was different, did not receive a few letters there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felt 35 Posted November 15, 2011 Author Share Posted November 15, 2011 Went to the main post office in Phuket again today and was more lucky with the person I talked with and the explanation I got for delayed /missed parcels from abroad was as expected the flooding and that the head office at Laksi was weeks after schedule. I can live with that. The post officer however could not answer why normal mail from Bangkok to Phuket was delayed! The answers is probably something in the way of staff shortage in different companies due to problems getting to work and/or had to take leave for help out with the flooding. It was in the news last week that mail/parcels would be delayed about five days so as an afterthought there are probably nothing wrong in multiple that with at least 2 I only hope my health and accident policy show up soon because it expires today and to come with an insurance card which is expired at a hospital here can be troublesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 It's always best to make yourself know to your local postman, make sure he really knows your postal address. When mail starts going missing then it's usually because their is a new postman on the route. None of our TT&T phone bills arrived last month. I know bills must be paid by the 10th of the next month so I waited until yesterday (14th) and just paid at the phone office with just writing down the line numbers. Naturally the bills turned up later that day, and that's for different postal addresses in Patong and Kata, so I assume the Bangkok flooding is delaying postal service. Funny enough the TOT and 3BB bills arrived without delay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katabeachbum Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 my creditcard invoice from Krungsri ayudhya always arrives before due Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercallen Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 my creditcard invoice from Krungsri ayudhya always arrives before due Mine from SCB takes about 12 days to arrive in the post from Bangkok You are supposed to notify any discrepancies within 10 days Impossible to do if you cannot check the statement The bank always blames the post office but i think its the bank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusbluete Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Until today did not receive my monthly UBC/True Magazine here in Patong. It's 15th already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimi007 Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Until today did not receive my monthly UBC/True Magazine here in Patong. It's 15th already! That's was fairly typical with them. Another reason I'm really happy I canceled their service... Funny they never came to pick up their box or dish either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katabeachbum Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 my creditcard invoice from Krungsri ayudhya always arrives before due Mine from SCB takes about 12 days to arrive in the post from Bangkok You are supposed to notify any discrepancies within 10 days Impossible to do if you cannot check the statement The bank always blames the post office but i think its the bank its SCB, my accounts there are not active any more, AIS same thing, 10-15 days postage Tanachart and Krungsri and DTAC, no problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katasyd Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Just got all my bills in one bunch. Phone, internet and Ubc. This has never happened before,ever. Normally coming seperately throughout the month individually or just not show up for 2 months. Has the postal service gotten efficient all of a sudden? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felt 35 Posted November 16, 2011 Author Share Posted November 16, 2011 Sweet end and maybe coincidence but it seems there can be a good idea to visit the post office if mail or parcels are long overdue because 1300pm today 24 hours after my inquiry both of my delayed parcels was on my door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katabeachbum Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 yep, I will be there tomorrow. Left Chiang Rai 4th nov, chumporn 09th nov and still not delivered to me in Kata Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katabeachbum Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 yep, I will be there tomorrow. Left Chiang Rai 4th nov, chumporn 09th nov and still not delivered to me in Kata According to kata karon post office my box is sitting at Post Logitech and according to same its on Bypass road. However I could not find it, so does anyone know here it is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katabeachbum Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 yep, I will be there tomorrow. Left Chiang Rai 4th nov, chumporn 09th nov and still not delivered to me in Kata According to kata karon post office my box is sitting at Post Logitech and according to same its on Bypass road. However I could not find it, so does anyone know here it is? Still need help on this one Where in Phuket is Thailand Post Logipost distribution central? anyone picked up motocy or large boxes/parcels shipped by the post office? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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