Thai Post - how to send a parcel from Thailand to Russia?

Thailand Post is the embodiment of the Russian average person’s dream that in the post office one would like to see not a gloomy, busy woman, but smiling employees rejoicing at your arrival. To have comfortable chairs, and to keep track of your turn using the ticket you receive. In this article we will tell you how to send a parcel from Thailand to Russia , and we will also try to touch on many of the nuances associated with this procedure.

Official website - thailandpost.com

Visual signs of Thai mail

If you want to send Thai goods by mail, then you need to find a building on the street with a red banner and a large white lettering Thailand Post . If you don’t have time or don’t want to search, then ask the owners of your rented home or the Thais who are arming you about the location of the branch. The Google Maps service will also give you a hint - enlarge the geographical object (city, island) as much as possible and write Post Office in the search bar. You can even write, for example, Post Pattaya if you want to go from the home tab to the desired object instantly.

Schedule.
Thai Post has a uniform working schedule throughout the country. On weekdays, branches open at 8 a.m. and remain open until 5 p.m. On Saturday there is a short day - from 9 to 12, and on Sunday and on national holidays she has a day off.

Thailand Post

Before I start taking you through the ins and outs of sending parcels, I would like to tell you a little about Thailand Post.

The British gave the first impetus to the development of postal services in Thailand . In 1858, they first organized the shipment of goods from Siam . It was not until 1883 that the first post office was opened in Thailand near the Chaophraya , and the first postage stamp was issued at the same time. Already in 1885, on July 1, Thailand joined the Universal Postal Union and began to develop the postal sector.

In 2003, this institution was privatized and to this day remains in the hands of private managers. Apparently, this is why the speed and quality of work of local post offices are at a good level.

What I like here:

1. Friendly staff, ready to help and advise.
2. Good and fast service. During peak hours, 30 people can be served in 30 minutes or even less.
3. If you get to the post office almost at closing time, they will never tell you “CLOSED!” and point to the door.
4. Everything you need to send your parcel is sold here, and the stand where you can buy all this is not at the checkout where you send the parcel (although this can be done there too), but in a separate sector. This is very convenient because you don't have to stand in line and wait for 20 people to buy a box and then another 50 to ship it.
5. Organization and modernity of post offices.

The business process of the branches is very simple. You come to the post office, take the number at the terminal, sit down and wait for it to appear on the display, while you wait, you can seal the parcel. As soon as you see your number on the board with the number of the counter you need to go to, go to it, give the parcel, pay and go home.

Terminal for issuing serial numbers

A board with a serial number and the counter at which it will be served

Here you can seal your parcel yourself

There are almost no queues, everything is fast and without unnecessary hassle

Services provided by Thailand Post

• Here you can send a parcel/card/letter;
• Make or receive a money transfer, such as Western Union;
• Open a mailbox in your name;
• And some other local services.

Opening times and days of post offices in Thailand

I won't talk about all regions, but in Pattaya they work 7 days a week! Yes, yes, all 7 days! The only thing is that on weekends the post office is open from 9:00 to 12:00 , on weekdays from 8:30 to 16:30 ! NO LUNCH!

Post office opening hours

Instead of the whole group going to lunch, workers are divided into groups and take turns going to their legal break, so the post office does not close.

I think the same is true in other parts of Thailand.

Below I will give the addresses of post offices in the most popular parts of the country.

Official website of Thailand Post: https://www.thailandpost.com/.

We send a parcel to Russia

Sending a parcel from Thailand to Russia consists of the usual steps for us - you need to take care of the packaging and fill out the form.

Package

Boxes of different sizes are available directly at the post office. Feel free to communicate with employees using sign language. Point to the copy you like, and if what you want is not on the counter, you can say small or large and represent the size with your hands. The cost of packaging depends on the size. Minimum 9 baht, we have never seen more than fifty.

Price of boxes in baht

You can create a parcel either at home or at the post office. The only difference is that in the first case you will have to visit the branch twice. Adhesive tape for gluing corners and sealing the box is provided free of charge.

Important:

The parcel cannot be heavier than 20 kg. Excess, even in grams, is not allowed. In this case, the contents are divided into two shipments. It is best if they have different addresses. For example, one is yours, the other is your best friend. Then you will have fewer questions at Thai customs.

Filling out the form

The Thai postal box is similar to ours - it has fields for the address and name of the recipient. To be safe, duplicate the name of the country and city of destination in English. The rest of the information will be read by our postmen. Although, if you are fluent in English, write the entire address. And those who are very prudent can indicate the phone number of the recipient of the parcel.

Once you have the address, fill out the receipt form. In addition to the address, it contains the sender’s information and a description of the contents of the box.

Addresses of post offices in Thailand

Post office addresses in Pattaya

Chom Thian Post Office - Jomtien

Moo 12 Soi 5, Beach Road, Jomtien, Bang Lamung, Jomtien, Pattaya, 20150

Post Office Sukhumvit Road

Sukhumvit Road, Jomtien, Bang Lamung, Jomtien, Pattaya, 20150

Bang Lamung Post Office

290, Moo 5, Sawang Fa Road, Pattaya, Bang Lamung, Central Pattaya, Pattaya, 20150 038-428-255

Pattaya Post Office - Beach Road Pattaya

183/23 Moo 10 Soi 13/2, Beach Road, Pattaya, Bang Lamung, Central Pattaya, Pattaya, 20150 038-429-340

Map with post office marks in Pattaya

Post office addresses in Phuket

Kathu Post Office

Tel. +66(0) 76 319075 30/12 Moo 1 Tambol Kathu, Muang, Phuket 83120

Karon Post Office

Tel. +66(0) 76 330937 89/11-13 Tambol Karon, Muang, Phuket 83100

Koh Keaw Post Office

Tel. +66(0) 76 223691 25 Moo 1 Thepkrasattri Road, Tambol Kohkeaw, Muang, Phuket 83002

Thalang Post Office

Tel. +66(0) 76 311186 355 Moo 1 Thepkrasattri Road, Tambol Thepkrasattri, Thalang, Phuket 83110

Taweewong Post Office

Tel. +66(0) 76 340365 98-100 Taweewong Road, Patong, Kathu, Phuket 83151

Phuket Airport Post Office

Tel. +66(0) 76 327430 Phuket International Airport Thalang-Naiyang Road, Moo 4, Tambol Maikhao, Muang, Phuket 83111

Patong Post Office

Tel. +66(0) 76 344354 41/1 Rat-U-Thit 200 Pee Road, Tambol Patong, Kathu, Phuket 83150

Phuket Post Office

Tel. +66(0) 76 211010 158 Montree Road, Tambol Taladyai, Muang, Phuket 83000

Rasada Post Office

Tel. +66(0) 76 212430 34/10-11 Bangkok Road, Tambol Taladnue, Muang, Phuket 83001

Rawai Post Office

Tel. +66(0) 76 381393 4/2 Moo 5 Wiset Road, Tambol Rawai, Muang, Phuket 83101

Map showing post offices in Phuket

Addresses of post offices on Koh Samui

Chaweng Post Office

Samui Ring Road, Chaweng 107/8 Moo 6, Tambon Bo Phut Koh Samui, Suratthani, 84320 Thailand Tel: 0 7742 2101

Lamai Post Office

Samui Ring Road, Lamai 127/21 Moo 3, Tambon Maret Koh Samui, Suratthani, 84310 Thailand Tel: 0 7742 4252

Mae Nam Post Office

Samui Ring Road, Mae Nam 12/10 Moo 1, Tambon Mae Nam Koh Samui, Suratthani, 84330 Thailand Tel: 0 7742 5385

Map showing post offices on Koh Samui

Addresses of post offices in Hua Hin

Damnoen Kasam Road, Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan, 77110

How much does it cost and how long does it take to send a parcel to Russia?

Pricing of postal items in Thailand is based on the same criteria as in Russia. The deciding factor is the country of destination, followed by weight and then the desired delivery time. To find out exactly how much a parcel from Thailand to Russia costs , go to the official website of the Thai Post. The Calculate Fee block is located on the main page on the right, at the top. There will be several calculation results, since there are several delivery options, of which we are interested in three. At the same time as the price, you will also find out how much it costs to send a package from Thailand to Russia.

1. Int'l Parcel-Surface.
   Economy departure. A small parcel weighing up to 2 kg. It is charged as ground delivery, so it takes from 20 to 30 days, and if there are holidays during the trip, the arrival date is shifted.
2. Int'l EMS-Package.
   Parcels weighing over five kilograms. Delivery by airmail and courier to the recipient's door. In our opinion, the most economical and fastest option. Delivery within 10-14 days unless there are holidays.
3. Int'l Parcel-Air.
   Courier airmail. The method is expensive, but beneficial when sending a parcel weighing from 2 to 5 kilograms. It is better to send more weight by EMS, it will be cheaper. Delivery time is no more than a week. If you ship before the holidays, be prepared to wait longer.

Price table for sending international parcels from Thailand (Russia is not here)

OUR SERVICES

Very often we are asked to send cosmetics, fruits, clothes, furniture, appliances and other goods from Thailand to Russia. To Moscow, St. Petersburg, Vladivostok, Novosibirsk, Yekaterinburg and other cities of Russia.

AIR CARGO TRANSPORTATION from THAILAND

Delivery of cargo from Thailand by plane (air cargo transportation) to Russia is carried out from several airports. We mainly ship from Bangkok airport.

How much does it cost to send cargo from Thailand to Moscow, Novosibirsk, or Kazakhstan? What are the prices for air cargo transportation from Thailand per kg?
Delivery of your goods to Russia from Thailand is very fast! Send / Deliver cargo from Thailand to Russia by plane price 2021 January

Included:

1. Customs clearance of cargo at the airport in Thailand
2. Preparation of accompanying documents
3. Air delivery from Thailand airport to Russian airport

Not included:

1. Packaging and labeling (packaging, repackaging, labeling is an additional service, available upon request at our warehouse)
2. Delivery to the airport

You can check with the manager for more detailed information on air delivery of goods from Thailand to Russia.

* Prices for cargo transportation (air delivery from Thailand to Russia) were updated on October 25, 2021. You can get a more accurate calculation from the manager.

SEA CARGO TRANSPORTATION from THAILAND

Bangkok (warehouse) — Vladivostok (warehouse)

SEA CARGO TRANSPORTATION from THAILAND to RUSSIA

Container from Bangkok (port) to Vladivostok (port).

Prices are valid until November 1, 2021 and may vary depending on the nature and volume of the cargo.

20 RF - 20-foot standard refrigerated container. These containers are often used for transporting and storing heavier cargo that requires special temperature conditions. 40 RF - 20-foot standard refrigerated container. These containers are often used for transporting and storing heavier cargo that requires special temperature conditions. 20 DC - 20-foot standard container. Cargoes without temperature conditions. 40 DC - 40 foot standard container. Cargoes without temperature conditions. Often used for relatively light loads - furniture, equipment, clothing, cosmetics, food, electronics...

Not included:

1. Customs clearance of cargo at the port of Bangkok
2. Packaging and labeling of goods, if necessary
3. Delivery to the port in Bangkok
4. VAT 7%

Time:

1. Delivery from 14 to 22 days

From Vladivostok to other Russian cities, the tariff is calculated individually.

Flights to Russia fly regularly! You can find out more detailed information on air delivery of goods from Thailand to Russia in the Contacts section.

Some customs restrictions

If a parcel from Thailand to Russia contains goods of the same name and there are more than five of them, then it may be recognized as a commercial shipment. They won’t “wrap” it, but you will have to go through the customs clearance process, for which you need to pay a fee. To speed up the delivery process in this case, you can contact specialized cargo companies.

Thai cosmetics are only allowed to be shipped from eligible stores. To do this, you just need to contact the seller for such a service, he will pack it for you and send it where you need it. They say that cosmetics cannot be sent to individuals, only to legal entities, supposedly because of some kind of insurance against spills.

How and where to track a parcel from Thailand

To track parcels from the Kingdom, you can use the Thai website https://track.thailandpost.co.th/trackinternet/Default.aspx?lang=en But here you will only see information about what is happening with your parcel within the country. As soon as it leaves the Kingdom, you need to use the tracking service of your country's post office. For Russia this is https://www.russianpost.ru/rp/servise/ru/home/postuslug/trackingpo, for other countries you can search on Google or Yandex.