greetings... i'm looking into sending small amounts (& hopefully larger amounts in the future) of products from Thailand to Europe / Aus / USA - seems the Thai postal service is quite expensive & in some cases more expensive than the products are worth. Anyone know of more reasonable services available & have any experience with these services ( reliability / speed / cost's / collection service / drop off points ) etc. ?? your wisdom appreciated...
Regards JD
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International Post / Courier Services
Started by jedeye, 2012-05-23 10:58
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dddave
Senior Member Posted 2012-05-23 12:18:10
Every year, about 100,000 guys decide to support themselves in Thailand by exporting whatever back home.(In 2006, I was number 72,659 for that year) Of that number, probably 10 actually succeed; shipping, along with distribution and actually finding a market for whatever being a huge impediment.
Thai Post is actually very dependable and is one of the less expensive methods. Edited by dddave, 2012-05-23 12:22:43. #3
jedeye
Advanced Member Posted 2012-05-23 12:54:19
Every year, about 100,000 guys decide to support themselves in Thailand by exporting whatever back home.(In 2006, I was number 72,659 for that year) Of that number, probably 10 actually succeed; shipping, along with distribution and actually finding a market for whatever being a huge impediment. Thai Post is actually very dependable and is one of the less expensive methods. Thanks for your input. #4
CWMcMurray
Super Member Posted 2012-05-23 20:21:55
For small packages, Thai post is pretty much the cheapest option out there
In order to get costs down any further you would need to export in larger volumes and then breakdown and distribute to various customers at the destination #5
gregb
Platinum Member Posted 2012-05-24 01:26:54
Have sent literally thousands of items from Thailand to the West since I moved here. Thailand Post Registered Mail is the cheapest and most reliable option there is. If you find this too expensive, then your business model isn't viable. You aren't going to get it for less.
You can always try wholesale shipments to established retail outlets overseas. Then you can ship container loads at more cost effective rates. But it will also take 2 months. Otherwise you will need to concentrate on small, lightweight, high value items where the shipping cost is not prohibitive. #6
PattayaParent
Titanium Member Posted 2012-05-24 11:06:18
Have sent literally thousands of items from Thailand to the West since I moved here. Thailand Post Registered Mail is the cheapest and most reliable option there is. If you find this too expensive, then your business model isn't viable. You aren't going to get it for less. You can always try wholesale shipments to established retail outlets overseas. Then you can ship container loads at more cost effective rates. But it will also take 2 months. Otherwise you will need to concentrate on small, lightweight, high value items where the shipping cost is not prohibitive. But then you are likely to get into export license requirements and the need to register a company, employ Thais, pay taxes, VAT hassles etc. etc. #7
jedeye
Advanced Member Posted Yesterday, 11:25
Have sent literally thousands of items from Thailand to the West since I moved here. Thailand Post Registered Mail is the cheapest and most reliable option there is. If you find this too expensive, then your business model isn't viable. You aren't going to get it for less. You can always try wholesale shipments to established retail outlets overseas. Then you can ship container loads at more cost effective rates. But it will also take 2 months. Otherwise you will need to concentrate on small, lightweight, high value items where the shipping cost is not prohibitive. Thanks. Yeh thats my thinking -small , light ,high value. Do you have any knowledge of the risk's when posting items, WITHOUT paying the extra 65 baht 'guarantee'. I've sent personal stuff to family before with AND without paying the 65 baht extra. Not had a problem so far, but have only sent a few bits-on an ongoing basis do you think theres significant risk of stuff getting lost if i dont pay it? any experiences with that? Thanks. 
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jedeye
Advanced Member Posted Yesterday, 11:30
Have sent literally thousands of items from Thailand to the West since I moved here. Thailand Post Registered Mail is the cheapest and most reliable option there is. If you find this too expensive, then your business model isn't viable. You aren't going to get it for less. You can always try wholesale shipments to established retail outlets overseas. Then you can ship container loads at more cost effective rates. But it will also take 2 months. Otherwise you will need to concentrate on small, lightweight, high value items where the shipping cost is not prohibitive. But then you are likely to get into export license requirements and the need to register a company, employ Thais, pay taxes, VAT hassles etc. etc. #9
CWMcMurray
Super Member Posted Yesterday, 14:09
Have sent literally thousands of items from Thailand to the West since I moved here. Thailand Post Registered Mail is the cheapest and most reliable option there is. If you find this too expensive, then your business model isn't viable. You aren't going to get it for less. You can always try wholesale shipments to established retail outlets overseas. Then you can ship container loads at more cost effective rates. But it will also take 2 months. Otherwise you will need to concentrate on small, lightweight, high value items where the shipping cost is not prohibitive. But then you are likely to get into export license requirements and the need to register a company, employ Thais, pay taxes, VAT hassles etc. etc. Yes you could #10
jedeye
Advanced Member Posted 45 minutes ago
Doe's anyone have a link to a download of full price list to all zones? i have searched but not found anything.
Also , wheres a good place to purchase weighing machines? I'm thinking china town? cheers |
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