rooster59 Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Thailand Post warns of mailing restricted and prohibited items Thailand Post today warned people of sending prohibited and restricted items through the mail saying it is illegal and sender could face a maximum jailterm of up to two years and a maximum fine of 80,000 baht, or both. The warning came after the police have discovered that arms trader has used postal service to send the prohibited and restricted items to customers. TP president Mrs Samorn Terdtampiboon said TP has tightened safety measures including screening prohibited and restricted items with X-ray scanners in cooperation with airport officials. In case of detection of any violation, the parcels posted could be traced to the senders from the postal offices which have CCTV monitoring, she said. Full story: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/thailand-post-warns-mailing-restricted-prohibited-items/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2017-06-10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowboat Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 14 hours ago, rooster59 said: In case of detection of any violation, the parcels posted could be traced to the senders from the postal offices which have CCTV monitoring, she said. Correction : In case of detection of any violation, the parcels posted could be traced to the senders from the postal offices which have CCTV monitoring that actually works, she said. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish monger Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 So is there a list of prohibited items anywhere...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Displaynameinusebyanotherm Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 She said all postal offices have warning signs detailing which items that are restricted and prohibited. In addition, senders are also required to show their identification cards to ensure that dangerous goods are not slipped through the mails which conform with the ministerial regulation to prevent and stop narcotics smuggling. Prohibited and restricted items included live animal, addicted substances, obscene materials, explosives and firearm cartridges, inflammable goods, and copyrighted goods. In addition, she said air mailing of organic peroxide, aerosol paints, battery are also prohibited and violaters could face two years in jail or a fine of 80,000 baht or both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPGumbypgh Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Does anyone know if tobacco products are included in the banned substances? I receive some products by mail from sweden and may want to resend them on to someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracker1 Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Thai Post Samui (most but not all offices) will not accept any liquids or Gells for Airmail Post. I tried to send some sachets of hair shampoo once and was refused. Another time I tried to post some Tomato Sauce Sachets and refused also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nong38 Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 1 hour ago, fish monger said: So is there a list of prohibited items anywhere...? I believe that recreational drugs such as Kelloggs Special K might be on the list along with Marmite and images of footballers scoring goals, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chickenslegs Posted June 11, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted June 11, 2017 12 minutes ago, nong38 said: I believe that recreational drugs such as Kelloggs Special K might be on the list along with Marmite and images of footballers scoring goals, Quote Prohibited and restricted items included live animal, addicted substances, obscene materials, explosives and firearm cartridges, inflammable goods, and copyrighted goods. Not sure whether Marmite comes under the heading of "addicted [sic] substances" or "obscene materials". 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banglassie Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 3 hours ago, DPGumbypgh said: Does anyone know if tobacco products are included in the banned substances? I receive some products by mail from sweden and may want to resend them on to someone. You should be fine, as long as they only send 5 boxes of snus (if that's it) per bag you'll probably not even have to pay customs. I buy from siamsnus in chiang mai and they send all by post, no problems there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlmcleod Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 (edited) 5 hours ago, Displaynameinusebyanotherm said: Prohibited and restricted items included live animal, addicted substances, obscene materials, explosives and firearm cartridges, inflammable goods, and copyrighted goods. Most of the items are easily understood, however, almost every item shipped is copyrighted so how is anyone to know? I do hope she meant copies of copyrighted goods! Edited June 11, 2017 by mlmcleod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orton Rd Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 (edited) 6 hours ago, fish monger said: So is there a list of prohibited items anywhere...? Tried to post a tablet back to UK for repair, bounced back due to battery installed. They did did give me a refund though, X Ray at the airport, this was a couple of months back. Edited June 11, 2017 by Orton Rd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkokairportlink Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 5 hours ago, cracker1 said: Thai Post Samui (most but not all offices) will not accept any liquids or Gells for Airmail Post. I tried to send some sachets of hair shampoo once and was refused. Another time I tried to post some Tomato Sauce Sachets and refused also. Why do you tell me what is inside ? Don't feel stupid ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkokairportlink Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Usual BS, there is not post service anywhere in the world that can scan/xray more than 5% of the parcels. If the chance that goods were not delivered was very high, people would not keep sending. You could send 1kg heroin to USA and you have 99% of chance that it will be delivered safely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Here It Is Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 6 minutes ago, bangkokairportlink said: You could send 1kg heroin to USA and you have 99% of chance that it will be delivered safely. You've got me thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumbastheycome Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 6 hours ago, Father Fintan Stack said: If copyrighted goods are prohibited and this is enforced Thailand's internet economy will collapse overnight. The military has clamped down on counterfeit goods sold on the street and in the markets, and it has all just gone online. Just protecting the multi-billionaires that rule over us and obeying instructions from the Great Satan across the Pacific. The Great Satan has a permanent address??? Gimmee gimmee ! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat999 Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Surely there must be a way to post items with batteries in. I have been told you can’t even post cameras with removal batteries. Is there an alternative like DHL that will allow batteries? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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