How to Send Small Parcels to Myanmar from Thailand

A Simple Guide for Migrant Workers and Expats in 2025

Sending a parcel to your loved ones back home in Myanmar doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. Whether it’s clothes, dried food, small electronics, or religious items, there are now more options than ever for shipping from Thailand to Myanmar—especially for workers in Bangkok, Samut Sakhon, Mae Sot, or other provinces with large Burmese communities.

This guide will walk you through the process step-by-step, including the most affordable services, packaging tips, and where to find Burmese-speaking support.

✉️ Step 1: Choose the Right Delivery Service

Here are the most trusted and affordable ways to send small parcels from Thailand to Myanmar:

1. Delivery by Bus Companies (Popular for border towns)

• Route: Thailand to Myawaddy (then to Yangon, Mandalay, etc.)

• Estimated Cost: ~฿100–฿300 per parcel (depending on size/weight)

• Popular Bus Operators:

  • Phetprasert, Sombat Tour, Rungprasert

✅ Often used by workers in Mae Sot, Tak, Ranong, or Chiang Rai
✅ Requires local drop-off at partner bus station

2. Myanmar Cargo Agents (Burmese-owned Shipping Agents)

• Located in Bangkok’s Mahachai and Samut Sakhon

• Door-to-door or office-to-office delivery

• Price: Starts at ฿150–฿300 for small parcels under 2kg

✅ Communication available in Burmese
✅ Allows parcel consolidation for cheaper shipping
✅ Accepts clothes, food items, and dry goods

3. Flash Express International Shipping

• Thai courier that now supports international delivery

• Use their app or walk into Flash branches

• Tracking in English and Thai

• Estimated price: ~฿350–฿700 depending on weight

✅ Safer for electronics or high-value items
✅ Recommended for parcels with tracking

✉️ Step 1: Choose the Right Delivery Service

Here are the most trusted and affordable ways to send small parcels from Thailand to Myanmar:

1. Delivery by Bus Companies (Popular for border towns)

• Route: Thailand to Myawaddy (then to Yangon, Mandalay, etc.)

• Estimated Cost: ~฿100–฿300 per parcel (depending on size/weight)

• Popular Bus Operators:

  • Phetprasert, Sombat Tour, Rungprasert

✅ Often used by workers in Mae Sot, Tak, Ranong, or Chiang Rai
✅ Requires local drop-off at partner bus station

2. Myanmar Cargo Agents (Burmese-owned Shipping Agents)

• Located in Bangkok’s Mahachai and Samut Sakhon

• Door-to-door or office-to-office delivery

• Price: Starts at ฿150–฿300 for small parcels under 2kg

✅ Communication available in Burmese
✅ Allows parcel consolidation for cheaper shipping
✅ Accepts clothes, food items, and dry goods

3. Flash Express International Shipping

• Thai courier that now supports international delivery

• Use their app or walk into Flash branches

• Tracking in English and Thai

• Estimated price: ~฿350–฿700 depending on weight

✅ Safer for electronics or high-value items
✅ Recommended for parcels with tracking

4. Shopee & Lazada Myanmar Delivery Partners (Limited)

Some Shopee sellers now support delivery to Myanmar via third-party freight partners. Always check the product description or ask the seller.

📦 Step 2: Prepare Your Parcel

Make sure your parcel is:

• ✅ Well-packed in a cardboard box or plastic mailer

• ✅ Labeled clearly with full name, address (in Burmese or English)

• ✅ Includes contact phone number in Myanmar

• ✅ Item list inside (for customs if needed)

Prohibited Items (Check before sending):

• Fresh food

• Alcohol

• Cash or valuable jewelry

• Religious statues over 12 inches (may require approval)

🏪 Where to Drop Off Your Parcel?

• Flash Express Branches (nationwide)

• Cargo Agent Shops near Mahachai, Phasi Charoen, Mae Sot, etc.

• Bus Station Offices (ask if they have parcel desk)

If you're in Samut Sakhon, visit:
📍 Myanmar Express Cargo near Wat Yai Chom Prasat

In Mae Sot, try:
📍 Kyaw Kyaw Logistics (near Rim Moei Market)

💬 Burmese Language Support

Most Burmese-owned cargo shops will help you fill out forms and label packages. Some even offer:

• Burmese-speaking staff

• Viber/Telegram notifications for parcel arrival

• Parcel pickup from dormitories (for an extra fee)

⏱️ How Long Does It Take?

Method

Estimated Delivery Time

Bus Cargo

2–4 days (to Myawaddy)

Cargo Agent

5–7 days

Flash Express

5–10 days (with tracking)

💰 Estimated Costs (As of 2025)

Parcel Weight

Cost Range

Under 1 kg

฿150–฿250

1–2 kg

฿250–฿350

2–5 kg

฿350–฿500

Add ฿50–฿100 if you request dorm pickup or door delivery.

🧡 What You Can Send Home

• Clothes and shoes

• Dried food (snacks, noodles, tea)

• Toys, books, small electronics

• Religious candles, incense, prayer beads

• Cosmetics or toiletries

Pro Tip: Use zip bags or bubble wrap for fragile items.

Sending a parcel to Myanmar is now easier than ever. Whether you're in a big city or working in a factory town, there’s a delivery service that fits your needs and budget.

Tip for new expats: Save money by grouping parcels with friends or sending through trusted Burmese cargo agents.