ev1lchris Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 I'm assuming that Mailboxes Etc will charge me an arm and a leg to send documents. What other alternatives do I have to send mail, just documents, though a private carrier! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumblecat Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 I'm guessing Fed Ex, DHL, UPS. The big names. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ev1lchris Posted August 15, 2015 Author Share Posted August 15, 2015 I'm guessing Fed Ex, DHL, UPS. The big names. I've never seen a FedEx or UPS shop around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrilled Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 There are UPS and Fed Ex offices in bigger cities in Thailand.Just google it you will find them.You talk cheap.Mail isn't cheap International. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beechguy Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 I'm guessing Fed Ex, DHL, UPS. The big names. I've never seen a FedEx or UPS shop around here. http://www.fedex.com/th/dropoff/, absolutely amazing what a search will turn up. It depends on what you mean cheap, and how important are the documents. I use FedEx at Nana Square when required, last time, about 800 Baht, and got there in a couple of days. 800 Baht may seem expensive, but it was about 3 times that amount for the return. That fee will change for fuel surcharge etc. Alternative, just use the Thai postal system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiniyow Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Registered Air--Cheap with tracking number Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgordo38 Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 I'm guessing Fed Ex, DHL, UPS. The big names. I've never seen a FedEx or UPS shop around here. http://www.fedex.com/th/dropoff/, absolutely amazing what a search will turn up. It depends on what you mean cheap, and how important are the documents. I use FedEx at Nana Square when required, last time, about 800 Baht, and got there in a couple of days. 800 Baht may seem expensive, but it was about 3 times that amount for the return. That fee will change for fuel surcharge etc. Alternative, just use the Thai postal system. Use Post Office EMS service Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignis Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 A4 sized package of Documents by the Thai Post Office Registered Air cost 298 baht.... with tracking number and signed for in UK 3 days later same package if sent by EMS 1,400 baht...... with tracking number and signed for in UK 2 days. I know use Registered Air, so far so good, have 2 more packages of documents to send tomorrow.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SantiSuk Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 I thought EMS was about 900 to 1,000 baht last time I used it. Has it gone up so much? 2 days to the UK - you must be in Bangkok or near. Usually takes 36 hours (sometimes 18) just to get to my local amphur town then the regional airport then Swampy if I post it in my local village post office. Door to door is about 4 working days. Just for, and seeking, info - not whining. Still a better option than I would expect from the back of beyond and substantially cheaper than (half-ish) courier prices for not much longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suradit69 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 (edited) I'm guessing Fed Ex, DHL, UPS. The big names. I've never seen a FedEx or UPS shop around here. http://www.fedex.com/th/dropoff/, absolutely amazing what a search will turn up. It depends on what you mean cheap, and how important are the documents. I use FedEx at Nana Square when required, last time, about 800 Baht, and got there in a couple of days. 800 Baht may seem expensive, but it was about 3 times that amount for the return. That fee will change for fuel surcharge etc. Alternative, just use the Thai postal system. "Alternative, just use the Thai postal system. " Yes, depends on what the O/P means by cheap, but I've found the Thai Post Office's Express Mail Service (EMS) to be reliable for both domestic and international mail. I've also used various mail service shops/kiosk's for DHL/UPS/FedEx. If they are an approved agent for the courier services, they charged the published rates. I think they make their commission from the courier not by adding on an extra charge to the customer. Those same shops do charge customers an extra amount for Post Office services. I've used a DHL office in Pattaya and seen one for UPS, so surely they would exist in Bangkok. Edited August 16, 2015 by Suradit69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMA_FARANG Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 I have personally sent IRS tax returns to the U.S. by Thai Express registered Mail, and they got there fine. Can be done at any Thai post office and a reciept is provided for you also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignis Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 (edited) I thought EMS was about 900 to 1,000 baht last time I used it. Has it gone up so much? 2 days to the UK - you must be in Bangkok or near. Usually takes 36 hours (sometimes 18) just to get to my local amphur town then the regional airport then Swampy if I post it in my local village post office. Door to door is about 4 working days. Just for, and seeking, info - not whining. Still a better option than I would expect from the back of beyond and substantially cheaper than (half-ish) courier prices for not much longer. http://www.thailandpost.com/rate-result.php No live 55km north east of BKK. Odd but if I get my Thai friend to send, always appears cheaper Edited August 16, 2015 by ignis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumblecat Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 I'm guessing Fed Ex, DHL, UPS. The big names. I've never seen a FedEx or UPS shop around here. Well, they exist. I can't really legislate for what you've seen or what you haven't though, sorry. You can use google though, it's pretty good at answering questions rather than waiting for other people to confirm what you don't know. http://www.fedex.com/th/dropoff/ http://www.ups.com/content/th/en/contact/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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