DO NOT USE FEDEX THAILAND PLEASE

I would just like to let people know that if ever you are sending something to Thailand, DO NOT EVER USE FEDEX. Or if you do, please send things 1 month in advance because it takes forever to clear customs, in fact, even a month might not be enough because they will only send 3 days before you need the item, the list of inane questions asking you stupid things like what is this made of, what is it used for etc.

 

Then they take 2 days to process, then they tell you 1 day before you need the thing, you have outstanding payment for import duty/tax, and when you pay them, it takes another 2 days to arrive because their staff in Phuket don’t deliver if it doesn’t pass their way or if they don’t have a few deliveries in the same area, after which the event is over and you need to send it back.

 

Worst still if your airway bill is to be billed to recipient, that means FedEx has not gotten their money for this shipment, which means Fedex here can hike up their prices because they know you need this item no matter what, and together with the total value of the shipment, charge you 20% import tax and service.

 

So please, use DHL please if you are ever sending things to Thailand. I have never had any trouble with them.

 

All spoken through personal experience and making a personal comment.