Guides
What actually ships, what gets stopped, and how Thai ports and airports really work, written from our own shipments rather than recycled from other sites.
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What happens when it goes wrong
Seizures, damage, losses and refund timelines, stated plainly. Read it before you ship.
What you cannot ship from Thailand
Searchable database of 32 prohibited and restricted items, with the controlling authority and permit lead times.
How to address a parcel to Thai Nexus
Copy-ready Hua Hin and Bangkok warehouse labels, including where your suite code goes.
Operations evidence library
Structured slots for facility photos, document walkthroughs, and consented outcomes. Empty until verified.
Shipping decision guides
DAP vs DDP from Thailand
Choose delivery terms by who pays destination duty and tax. DAP leaves import charges to the buyer. DDP includes them in the prepaid express quote when the live calculator returns Prime DDP, Flex DDP, or Priority DDP for that destination.
Parcel forwarding vs LCL sea freight
Use parcel services for small retail shipments under about 1 CBM. LCL sea freight starts at 1 CBM for boxes and pallets. Thai Nexus can consolidate cartons onto an export pallet at Hua Hin or Bangkok when your stack is ready for sea.
Air freight vs express courier from Thailand
Courier products suit retail parcels and door-to-door express from 0.5 kg. Heavier commercial cargo uses airline AWB rates with airport or agent delivery options.
Thailand export documents checklist
Commercial exports from Thailand usually need an accurate commercial invoice, packing list, and export declaration. Licences, certificates of origin, and destination permits depend on the commodity.
Buying from Thailand, by product
Thai Skincare & Cosmetics
Thai skincare brands like Srichand, Mistine and Snail White sell domestically at half their export retail, mostly via Shopee, Lazada and Watsons Thailand.
Thai Snacks & Food
Shelf-stable Thai snacks, sauces and instant noodles ship well to most destinations.
Motorbike & Scooter Parts
Use this short checklist for eligibility and packing.
Muay Thai Equipment
Thai brands and product ranges vary by seller and destination.
Amulets & Buddhist Items
Amulets, framed items and Buddha images can require Thai Fine Arts Department export permission, especially antiques and larger items.
Silver & Jewellery
Thailand is one of the world's largest silver jewellery producers, with Hill Tribe and Chiang Mai workshops selling at gram prices far below Western retail.
Ceramics & Homeware
Celadon from Chiang Mai, Benjarong from Samut Songkhram and Lampang stoneware sell domestically at workshop prices.
Herbal Products & Supplements
Herbal products can be highly regulated at destination.
Secondhand Cameras & Lenses
Used-camera stock, condition and pricing vary by seller.
Thai Streetwear & Fashion
Bangkok labels like Carnival, GENTLEWOMAN and a deep bench of independent brands sell only through Thai channels, with drops that never restock.
Ports and gateways
Laem Chabang Port
Laem Chabang, 110 km southeast of Bangkok in Chonburi province, handles the overwhelming majority of Thailand's deep-sea container traffic.
Suvarnabhumi Air Cargo
Suvarnabhumi Airport's Free Zone cargo complex handles nearly all Thai air exports.
Bangkok Port (Klong Toei)
Bangkok Port at Klong Toei is a river port limited to smaller vessels, serving intra-Asia services and barge connections to Laem Chabang.