LCL shipping from Canada to Samut Prakan, Thailand
Samut Prakan lies at the mouth of the Chao Phraya River just southeast of Bangkok, about 37 km in a straight line from the Bangkok destination warehouse used in A1's price. Vancouver is the cheapest gateway, with about 45 days in transit, against about 55 days from Toronto or Montreal. The rate is USD 3 per cubic foot, and the smallest shipment costs USD 370.96. The province is a major industrial area, so stock, parts and samples are common, as are belongings of people moving back to Thailand.
Customs clearance happens at the point of entry, after which the consignee collects at the Bangkok CFS or arranges a local truck to Samut Prakan at their own cost. Shipping marks and numbers must appear on every package and on all documents, including the bill of lading. Personal effects travel on carrier approval only, with a signed packing list and a passport copy. Loads over 10 CBM are checked with the destination port first, and the total customs value is limited to CAD 2,000.
How a shipment to Samut Prakan works
Samut Prakan is not a destination in the carrier's tariff. The closest priced destination is Bangkok about 37 km (straight line) from Samut Prakan: the A1 price covers ocean freight from Canada to the destination warehouse (CFS) at Bangkok. From there the consignee collects the cargo or books the last leg to Samut Prakan with a local trucking company; that delivery, destination customs clearance, duties and taxes are not in the A1 price.
Rates from Canada to Bangkok
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok | USD 4 / cu ft 55 days · min. USD 406.28 | USD 4 / cu ft 55 days · min. USD 406.28 | USD 3 / cu ft 45 days · min. USD 370.96 |
Example from Vancouver: 1 CBM / 200 kg USD 370.96 with all A1 fees. The carrier charges by volume or by weight (1,000 kg per CBM), whichever is greater. From the Prairies the quote adds trucking to Montreal or Vancouver.
Personal effects: Personal effects and household goods are accepted subject to carrier approval: we send your packing list and passport copy to the carrier before you pay. Carrier conditions for Thailand: Subject to ISPM 15 Packing Regulations; Customs Clearance At Point Of Entry; GSTIN / IEC / E-Mail ID Of Importer Required; Personal Effects On Approval Only; Laem Chabang Hazardous Cargo Not Accepted; Shipping marks and numbers must be shown on the cargo and all related documents, including the Bill of Lading; FOR CARGO LENGTH OVER 600CM, PLEASE CHECK POD ACCEPTANCE CASE BY CASE. VIA SINGAPORE; ANYTHING 10CBM GREATER CHECK WITH POD.
Documents: a signed packing list and a passport copy for personal effects, a commercial invoice and packing list for commercial cargo. Customs value up to CAD 2,000; cargo palletized or crated on ISPM 15 wood.
Booking: calculate the price above, sign the packing list online and upload your documents; after the carrier confirms the destination charges you pay and receive the labels and delivery instructions for the warehouse. See how to prepare a request.
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Rates valid through December 25, 2026; totals include A1 fees of USD 265.00. Destination charges are confirmed by the carrier, duties and taxes are paid by the consignee, and transit days are the carrier's estimate.