Mail them to me here in Chicago along with round trip first class airfare and I will personally deliver them, safe and sound. I won't even put my bar fines on the expense report.

I had one card sent direct to me in Thailand via Fedex. It was no problem.

Thank you everyone for your information contribution, much appreciated!

On 5/28/2016 at 6:20 PM, Thaidream said:

Just did it a few weeks ago. Use United States Postal Service- friend sent to me- used Registered mail- took 7 days- registration number is tracking number which can be followed through the Track and Confirm Website both in the US and in Thailand. Once I had the cards I called the banks customer line and verified my identity and they activated the cards. I am using them now. The contents of the registered mail was listed as 'documents'. Since the envelope is sealed and letter size or slightly larger- no on has ever opened them. The cost of registered mail from USA to Thailand is approx $20.00. You can also use Express Mail at a cost of $60.00 which will get them here in 3-5 days. Or you can use regular airmail- takes 10-14 days at about $2.00 . Best way is to have a tracking number so you can watch its progress on line- hence either Express or Registered mail.

Thaidream - Did you send the registered mail straight to your Thai address or to a post office nearby for pickup? Thanks!