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I. Thailand – The Bright Star of Southeast Asia
1. Introduction
Thailand, also known as the “Land of Smiles“, is a country located in the center of the Indochina Peninsula, Southeast Asia. With a population of approximately 66,120,000, Thailand possesses a rich, diverse culture and a dynamic economy.
In recent decades, Thailand has made remarkable achievements in economic development. The country has transformed from a predominantly agricultural economy to a diversified economy, with modern industries such as automobile manufacturing, electronics, consumer goods and tourism.
2. Thai Economy
– Tourism: One of the key industries, contributing significantly to Thailand’s GDP. With beautiful beaches, ancient temples and unique culture, Thailand attracts millions of tourists every year.
– Industry: Automobile manufacturing, electronics, consumer goods, food and beverage are Thailand’s key industries. The country is one of the largest automobile manufacturers in Southeast Asia.
– Agriculture: Despite the economic restructuring, agriculture still plays an important role in the Thai economy. Rice, rubber, and tropical fruits are the main agricultural products exported to many countries around the world.
3. Export and Import
● Main export items: Rice, seafood, automobiles, electronic components, garments, jewelry.
● Main import items: Machinery and equipment, production materials, fuel, consumer goods.
4. Value Added Tax (VAT)
Thailand applies a VAT rate of 7%. (including 6.3% VAT and 0.7% local tax) for most goods and services . This tax rate is applied to both production, business and consumption activities, contributing to the state budget and supporting socio-economic development activities.
With great potential in economy, culture and tourism, Thailand is increasingly asserting its position in the international arena. Understanding the economy, key industries and tax policies of Thailand will help us have a deeper insight into this country and seek cooperation opportunities.
II. Forms of Sea Transport to Thailand
Types and methods of international sea freight can be met at 5STARTRANS. Below are some popular forms of sea freight to Thailand that we regularly receive.
| Shipping Method | Shipping Method | Define | |
| Full container load (FCL) sea freight : Transporting goods in full 20’DC containers, 40’DC containers, refrigerated containers,… according to many forms of international trade | Door to Door | Pick up goods at the warehouse and deliver to the receiving location (at the warehouse or company) | |
| Port to Door | Pick up at port and deliver to warehouse or customer’s desired location | ||
| Less than Container Load (LCL) Sea Freight : Carry out consolidation of LCL cargo with quantity from 1 CBM to under 16 CBM to consolidate goods into containers for export or import | |||
| Port to Port | Delivery and receipt at departure and destination ports, customers will hire an outside vehicle to receive goods at the port’s warehouse. | ||
III. Process and Procedures for Sea Shipping to Thailand
| Steps to Take | Detail | Note |
| Step 1: Check information of the item to be exported | – Check if the item is prohibited from export or has any special requirements.- Check if there is export tax or not.- Are the goods in the oversized or overloaded group during transportation? | – If this is a special item, see which group it belongs to. You can learn more about the product group in the specific documents for the industry. |
| Step 2: Sign the contract, prepare goods for export abroad | – After checking the necessary procedures for exporting goods, the next step in the guide to exporting goods abroad is to sign a contract with a foreign enterprise . | – Quickly collect goods into export shipments and proceed with packaging and marking with codes to distinguish goods. |
| Step 3: Purchase insurance for export goods | – We recommend that you purchase insurance because loss of goods is something no one wants, sometimes it causes great damage to the business. | – Insurance premium calculation formula : V = (C + F) (1 + a) / (1 – R) .In there:V: Insurance amountC: FOB price of goodsF: International freight chargesa: Expected profit (usually 10%)R: Insurance premium rate (determined by the insurance company)* You can see detailed insurance premium calculation here ! |
| Step 4: Rent a vehicle | – You can choose from 3 popular types of transportation: road, sea or air | – Container loading business– Container weight (tons) or weight in kg and box size for packing (for LCL cargo) |
| Step 5: Customs clearance | – Customs procedures for exporting and importing goods abroad is one of the mandatory regulations for all types of goods. | – Declare fully and truthfully about the goods on the customs declaration so that the customs authority can check it. |
| Step 6: Delivery to ship | – Based on detailed information of the goods, proceed to make a cargo registration form, then hand it over to the carrier in exchange for a loading number.- Communicate with the port dispatch department to know the exact time of loading goods onto the ship.- After delivering the goods to the ship, you receive a receipt from the mate in exchange for a bill of lading and make a shipping contract. | – Must make a detailed declaration of goods in container if the quantity of goods does not fill a container (for LCL) |
| Step 7: Make payment | – Payment procedures are the final result of all transactions in export business. | – Based on the contract, there are suitable payment methods such as LC, TTR, DP, DA,… |
IV. Container Freight Rates to Thailand 2025
| Shipping Port | FCL(USD / Container) | LCL(USD / CBM) | Shipping Time(Day) | |
| 20’DC | 40’DC | |||
| Cat Lai – Bangkok | 45 ~ 50 | 80 ~ 85 | 1.2 ~ 1.6 | 3 – 4 |
| Cat Lai – Laem Chabang | ||||
| Hai Phong – Bangkok | 2.8 ~ 3.2 | |||
| Hai Phong – Laem Chabang | ||||
QUOTATION NOTES:
– VAT not included
– The price list is for reference only , sometimes the price will be slightly lower or higher depending on the time of year.
– Prices may change when gasoline prices increase by 10% from current levels.
– Receive new guest emails at won@5startrans.vn to receive discount offers.- LCL prices are often very volatile , usually only serving small and medium enterprises, so the cost is high and there are few shipments. If you need the best price with competitive customs clearance, please contact us below.
