Shipping Cost Research Summary

This report summarizes the findings of research into shipping costs for a small package (estimated at 0.3kg, 33x25x5 cm, based on average S-XL Asian men’s shirt sizes) within Thailand, focusing on the routes from Bangkok to Surat Thani, Bangkok to Phuket, and Bangkok to Chiang Mai. The research covered Kerry Express, Flash Express, and Nim Express.

Methodology

The research involved the following steps:

  1. Estimating average package dimensions and weight based on the provided shirt size data.
  2. Searching for official websites and online shipping cost calculators.
  3. Attempting to use online calculators for the specified routes.
  4. Using alternative sources if calculators failed.
  5. Compiling and analyzing collected data.

Findings

Kerry Express

Kerry Express provides an online price estimation tool. Using this tool with the estimated package details (0.3kg, 33x25x5 cm), the following costs were obtained:

Flash Express

Flash Express has an official site with a shipping cost calculator, but input issues prevented completion. No detailed rate chart could be found.

Specific shipping costs for Flash Express for the requested routes could not be obtained.

Nim Express

Using their online calculator, the following rates were obtained for the estimated package:

Summary of Costs (for a 0.3kg, 33x25x5 cm package from Bangkok)

Destination Kerry Express Flash Express Nim Express
Surat Thani ฿43 Data Not Obtainable ฿63
Phuket ฿43 Data Not Obtainable ฿63
Chiang Mai ฿43 Data Not Obtainable ฿63

Analysis

Limitations

The main limitation is the inability to obtain Flash Express rates. Online tools for Kerry and Nim were used, and fees like insurance or remote surcharges are not included unless clearly stated.

Conclusion

Kerry Express appears most cost-effective (฿43) for shipping a 0.3kg package from Bangkok to the specified destinations. Nim Express is higher at ฿63. Flash Express costs remain unclear.

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