My g/f tells me that effective today if you mail a package at the PO you must show your passport and if your Thai your ID card. This is another great step by the government on the war against drugs.

That seems way over the top.

That seems way over the top.

I agree but she showed me the message on her mobile. Hopefully other readers will come up with more answers

I also heard this and saw a notice which was apparently made by the post office. Apparently there's people sending illegal stuff via the post service.

Edited June 2, 201511 yr by ukrules

If you are sending legitimate stuff, what is the big deal in showing your identity so it can be traced back?

If you are sending legitimate stuff, what is the big deal in showing your identity so it can be traced back?

Passports are for international travel.

'Papers please'...where have I heard that phrase before ?

If you are sending legitimate stuff, what is the big deal in showing your identity so it can be traced back?

Passports are for international travel.

'Papers please'...where have I heard that phrase before ?

yes therefor Thai people can show their ID and travelers lack of ID can show their passport.

In my country ID cards virtually don't exist, you could show your driving license or if you don't have one you would also need your passport even inside the country.

I mailed a package this morning to Korat, NO request for any ID.

Mac

I mailed a package this morning to Korat, NO request for any ID.

Mac

+ KALASIN

Sent a package in Naklua this morning ,not asked for anything

Edited June 2, 201511 yr by i claudius

sorry mate but she is wrong, I posted a large package and several smaller ones all going overseas this morning and didnt have to show anything at all

Nothing to show, just the usual BS of a monkey who think he knows better than his colleagues...

The posting certainly appears to be on ThaiPost letterhead, with a start date of today, June 2. This wouldn't be the first time that info has been released to the public before being given to the workers.

As for it fighting the war on drugs, well...

Have to admit I was a bit skeptical so went over to the Thailand Post website and there it was. Google Translate of the news page - Press Releases

same in Australia I think ?

A post in non-English language removed.

Just asked my wife and she says it's been that way for a long time already in that she has to show ID for parcel mailing.

Running in News now - http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/829936-parcel-senders-are-required-to-show-id-cards-or-passports/

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