Thailand Post announced its operating schedule for the Songkran festival from 13 to 15 April 2026, emphasizing that it will continue to accept parcels as usual through service points nationwide but will temporarily suspend deliveries. They also released an advance delivery timeline and warned the public to avoid sending perishable items to prevent damage.
Thailand Post Co., Ltd. will provide parcel acceptance services during the Songkran holidays from 13 to 15 April 2026 at service points across the country to facilitate public convenience during the holidays. They recommend planning shipments in advance. EMS parcels sent domestically by 10 April 2026 will be delivered by 12 April 2026, those sent by 12 April 2026 will be delivered by 17 April 2026, and parcels sent between 13 and 15 April 2026 will be delivered by 18 April 2026. They also ask customers to avoid sending fresh food, fruit, or other perishable items during this period.Check official opening and closing days during Songkran 2026: Are postal and transport services closed?
Dr. Danan Supatphan, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Thailand Post Co., Ltd. He revealed that during the 2026 Songkran festival, Thailand Post will continue to accept parcels as usual through service points nationwide from 13 to 15 April to meet public demand for sending items during the holidays.
Dr. Danan Supatphan, CEO and Managing Director of Thailand Post Co., Ltd., disclosed that during the Songkran festival from 13 to 15 April 2026, Thailand Post will continue accepting parcels as usual but will "temporarily suspend deliveries (home delivery)". Customers can use parcel acceptance services at various service points nationwide, including
To help customers plan their shipments accurately, Thailand Post has set the EMS domestic delivery schedule as follows:
| Date of parcel acceptance | Date of receipt by recipient |
| 10 April 2026 | Recipients will receive parcels by 12 April 2026. |
| 12 April 2026 | Recipients will receive parcels by 17 April 2026. |
| 13-15 April 2026 | Recipients will receive parcels by 18 April 2026. |
However, Thailand Post requests customers to avoid sending fresh fruit, fresh food, or perishable items during these holidays to reduce the risk of damage and maintain delivery quality.
“Currently, the energy and fuel costs remain volatile. Thailand Post must manage transportation and fuel resources efficiently to ensure continuous, nationwide service coverage while enhancing services to align with consumer behavior at all times, truly making logistics a part of the Thai lifestyle,” Dr. Danan added.
Customers can check which service points are open during the holidays and find more details at the website:www.thailandpost.co.thFacebook: Thailand Post Co., Ltd. or THP Contact Center 1545
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