For sending postcards, mailing documents, or shipping a larger purchase home, Phuket has standard postal and courier options worth knowing about.
Thailand Post
Post offices operate across the island for standard mail and parcels — reliable for postcards and lighter packages, though international shipping times can run considerably longer than a courier service.
International couriers
Major international courier services operate in Phuket for faster, trackable shipping — worth it for anything valuable, time-sensitive, or requiring reliable tracking, at a higher cost than standard postal service.
Shipping a larger purchase
For furniture, art, or other bulky purchases (relevant if you've bought something through the art galleries or craft shops covered elsewhere on this site), many shops offer to arrange shipping directly — confirm insurance coverage and expected delivery time before relying on a shop's in-house shipping arrangement.
Customs on the receiving end
See our customs guide for what applies when carrying items yourself — shipped items are subject to your home country's import rules and duties in the same way, sometimes handled by the courier and sometimes requiring separate payment on arrival.