Online shopping has become a popular trend where buyers do not need to waste time walking around stores. They can compare prices and choose from a variety of products, sometimes with more options than in physical stores. An important step in the delivery of goods or parcels to customers is packaging the product into a cardboard box or mailing box. What are the best practices for wrapping parcels and what do you need to know about postal delivery? This article offers some useful tips.
How to pack and send parcels via postal service
1. Choose a cardboard or mailing box that fits the size of the product.
2. If the product is fragile or can easily break, wrap it with corrugated paper before placing it in the shipping box to prevent damage from impact.
3. If the product is delicate and smaller than the cardboard box, use packing paper or other materials to fill the box and secure the product in place, minimizing movement.
4. After sealing the box, tape the top and all around the box securely.
5. Write the full details, including the name, address, and phone number of both the recipient and the sender.
Prohibited items for postal delivery
1. Living creatures, as the packaging must be airtight and not allow airflow, which is unsuitable for sending living creatures.
2. Foul or hazardous substances, which could pose a danger to postal staff.
- Obscene materials, including items with violent or offensive content
- Sharp objects without protective covers, as these may damage the cardboard box during transit and can be dangerous to postal workers.
5. Explosive materials, explosive devices (both powerful and non-powerful), shells, or similar items.
6. Flammable materials.
7. Banknotes, which are prohibited from being sent by postal services, as financial transactions can be conducted through financial institutions.
- Counterfeit goods or items that infringe on intellectual property rights.
9. Narcotic drugs or controlled substances.
Different types of postal delivery
1. EMS (Express Mail Service): Customers in Bangkok and surrounding areas will receive their items within 1 day, while customers in other provinces will receive their items within 2 days.
2. Registered Mail: Customers in Bangkok and surrounding areas will receive their items within 2-3 days, while those in other provinces will receive them within 3-7 days.
3. Ordinary Mail: Customers will receive their items within 5-7 days.
When sending goods or parcels through the postal service, in addition to packing the products in cardboard boxes or mailing boxes, bubble mailers may also be used for items like clothing, books, or other products deemed appropriate by the seller.
