Question 1

What is the difference between parcel forwarding and proxy buying from Thailand?

Accepted Answer

Forwarding receives parcels you already ordered to your Thai warehouse address, with inbound photos and optional consolidation before export. Proxy buying means the forwarder purchases from Thai sellers when they reject foreign cards or will not ship to a warehouse. Use forwarding when you can pay the seller; proxy when you cannot. Thai Nexus offers both from Hua Hin and Bangkok.

Question 2

When should I use air freight instead of express parcels from Thailand?

Accepted Answer

Commercial airline AWB cargo usually starts above about 300 kg chargeable weight, or sooner for palletised freight that cannot move on the express network. Door-to-door parcel and air express share the same calculator from 0.5 kg to roughly 300 kg. Thai Nexus quotes AWB cargo on a scoped basis when weight or dimensions exceed express limits.

Question 3

When does FCL beat LCL from Thailand?

Accepted Answer

On most deep-sea lanes FCL becomes economical around 12 to 15 CBM total volume. Below that, LCL quoted on request usually costs less because you pay only for shared space. Origin CFS and destination unpack fees shift the crossover slightly. Use the FCL vs LCL volume tool, then confirm on a binding quote.

Question 4

Are duties and VAT included in Thailand shipping quotes?

Accepted Answer

No on standard quotes. Published rates cover origin handling and international carriage. Destination import duty and VAT are charged to the consignee unless you book an explicit DDP product. Destination guides on this site list thresholds and worked examples. The binding quote names who pays each charge.

Question 5

Which page should I use to choose a Thai Nexus service?

Accepted Answer

Start with Which service do I need for a short decision tree by weight and use case. Compare services maps every mode side by side. Client login or contact gives a binding itemized quote when you know your shipment details. Lane and destination pages add country-specific freight and customs data.

Question 6

What is the cheapest way to ship from Thailand?

Accepted Answer

There is no single cheapest mode: economy sea wins on large volume, express wins on small urgent parcels, air freight sits in the middle by weight. A 2 kg parcel and a 2 CBM pallet need different products. Compare modes on this page, then run the calculator. Thai Nexus quotes every option before you commit.

Question 7

What is the difference between parcel forwarding and a courier from Thailand?

Accepted Answer

A courier ships goods you already possess to the destination. Forwarding gives you a Thai warehouse address, inbound photos and optional consolidation before export. Forwarding suits Shopee and Lazada orders; courier suits luggage and gifts you bring to the shop. Thai Nexus offers both from Hua Hin and Bangkok.

Question 8

When is sea freight cheaper than air from Thailand?

Accepted Answer

Sea LCL is usually cheaper from about 1 CBM; FCL often beats LCL above roughly 12 to 15 CBM on most lanes. Air freight competes below that volume when speed matters. Transit is weeks by sea versus days by air. Thai Nexus quotes LCL on request and publishes FCL bands on lane pages.

Question 9

Are duties included in Thailand shipping rates?

Accepted Answer

No on standard DAP-style quotes. Destination import duty and VAT are charged to the consignee unless you book a DDP product that explicitly includes them. Published freight rates cover origin handling and international carriage only. Destination guides on this site list thresholds; the binding quote names who pays.

Question 10

Do I need a Thai company to ship abroad from Thailand?

Accepted Answer

Personal walk-in and mailbox forwarding do not require you to register a Thai company. Commercial export entries need a Thai exporter of record on the documents, which can be your Thai company or your forwarder when legally appointed. Inventory fulfilment for a Thai-registered business follows the same rule.

Question 11

Can I ship from both Hua Hin and Bangkok on one account?

Accepted Answer

Yes on one Thai Nexus account. Tell each seller which address to use for that order. Air cargo from both shops exports via Suvarnabhumi (BKK). Published rates and cut-offs are the same; only opening hours differ by location.

Question 12

Should I choose LCL or FCL when shipping sea freight from Thailand?

Accepted Answer

LCL shares container space and is quoted on request, usually economical below about 12 to 15 CBM. FCL books a full container and often wins above that break-even on deep-sea lanes. Use the FCL vs LCL volume tool for a first read. Thai Nexus confirms both modes on a scoped quote.

Question 13

Where can I compare shipping modes from Thailand?

Accepted Answer

This page maps parcel, air, sea, mailbox and fulfilment by weight and use case. Lane pages add country-specific freight bands; destination pages add duty and VAT. The express calculator prices live parcel rates. Thai Nexus uses the same origin shops for every mode listed here.

Question 14

How do I choose the right shipping service from Thailand?

Accepted Answer

Match your weight, volume, speed need and whether you still need to buy the goods in Thailand. Mailbox and proxy solve purchasing; express solves small parcels; air and sea solve cargo. This page states the deciding thresholds. Get a binding Thai Nexus quote before you pay so modes are priced on your actual shipment.

Service	Best for	Speed	From	Tracking	Insurance
Parcel Forwarding	Shopee/Lazada parcels that will not ship abroad	5-45 business days by tier	From weight-band tables	Door to door on express tiers	THB 1,000 standard liability
Thai Address & Mailbox	Ongoing receiving address with suite code	Same-day intake photos	Mailbox plan + shipping separately	Inbound photos + outbound track	On outbound shipments
Proxy Buying	Thai-only checkout or Thai-language sellers	Buy same day when stock is live	Item cost + service fee	Purchase proof + shipment track	THB 1,000 standard liability on forward
Air Freight	Cargo above parcel limits, urgent commercial	2-6 days airport to airport typical	Per kg by lane	AWB milestones	Shipment Protection: 3.5%
Sea Freight FCL	Roughly 12+ CBM or exclusive container	Lane-dependent, weeks not days	From about $720 per 20ft by lane	Vessel + container updates	Confirm with your quote
Sea Freight LCL	Boxes and pallets when a container is not full	Lane-dependent + CFS cut-offs	On request	Consol + vessel updates	Confirm with your quote
Walk-In / Pickup	You already have the goods in Thailand	Same-day booking before cut-off	Quoted at counter or online	Carrier track after handoff	THB 1,000 standard liability

Charge	When it applies
Remote-area delivery	Charged when the carrier flags the postcode; shown on the quote before payment
Oversize / oversized length	Applies when any side exceeds the carrier's standard parcel limit
Peak / capacity surcharge	Seasonal carrier surcharges passed through at cost when active
Repack / consolidation labour	Quoted when you ask us to open, remove waste and rebuild the carton
Storage after 45 days	THB 20 per parcel per day, capped at declared value
Destination duties and taxes	Always the recipient's responsibility; never buried in the Thai Nexus shipping quote
Shipment Protection	3.5 percent of declared value (Goods + Freight), subject to the Standard Trading Conditions

Flow	Practical cut-off
Hua Hin walk-in express	Arrive before afternoon carrier cut-off for next-business-day uplift on many lanes
Bangkok hours	Monday-Saturday 08:00-17:00 ICT; Sunday covered at Hua Hin HQ
Sea LCL	CFS closes twice weekly on major lanes; missed cut-off rolls to the next sailing
Air freight	Export docs must clear before flight cut-off at Suvarnabhumi

Compare shipping services from Thailand

Parcel quotes and sea freight volume

Express parcel calculator

FCL vs LCL volume tool

Operator execution rules

Surcharges and extras, stated up front

Cut-off guidance

Express parcel calculator

Comparing services: common questions