Finding Shipping agent in Bangkok

Finding shipping Agent in Bangkok

When you are done with shopping for your business then another important part is freight forwarding.

Most of the time we think to order from home country & important things come across the mind is delivering the goods.

To set your supply chain at least one time you need to visit Bangkok to find the freight forwarder after getting authentic supplier.

How to get shipping agent ?

1. Ask reference to your supplier / whole seller, Take the contact details & get in touch. Do not ask non relevant things, speak specific about your requirement because every day shipping agents got no of enquirers which eat their time without any business. So be clear while dealing , be specific & give sense of business to shipping agent. Once you done it then they will serve you humbly.
2. Garment shipping agents have offices near by wholesale markets , you can find agent near Pratunam & Bobae market.
3. List of shipping agent will be attached soon herein for your reference.

Steps Involve in shipping 

1. Delivery of goods to shipping agents office/ storehouse.
2. Packing ( as per mode of shipping )
3. Documentation for export & shipping ( Including insurance & custom formalities at country of origin )
4. Receiving goods at destination
5. Custom formalities  &  clearance of  your goods ( Need to pay custom duties , it generally depends on value of your imported goods )
6. Consignment forwarding to your door steps .

Key points

• Your total weight should be more than 45 kg to make shipping economical.
• If your consignment weight is less than 45 then you can take door step delivery by DHL, Fedx. but it would be much costlier than normal shipping.

Wholesale Shopping in Bangkok: Shopping in Bangkok , Pratunam Market

Wholesale Shopping in Bangkok: Shopping in Bangkok , Pratunam Market: Shopping destination for small business owner & fashion freaks Pratunam Market :-  Pratunam (  ประตูน้ำ )  means ''wa... Bangkok Shopping

Shopping in Bangkok , Pratunam Market

Shopping destination for small business owner & fashion freaks

Pratunam Market :-

 Pratunam ( ประตูน้ำ ) means ''water gate'' . It is an attractive market is situated at the intersection of Ratchaprarop and Phetburi Roads in the Ratchathewi district. Nearby BTS stations are Ratchathewi BTS station ,Phaya Thai BTS station.  Thailand tallest building Baiyoke Tower II is located in same area. Also just 4 km from MBK center.

Pratunam emerges as one of best market to shop trendy fashionable apparel, shoes, belts etc. It has many open air tiny shops ,  wholesalers , retailer & many more options to explore. While walking from tiny lane of Pratunam you will find many shops each with particular specialty like short jeans , Ladies top , Skirts , Party ware. Also you can get whole sale tailoring accessories like  cloth stickers ,fancy buttons , laser printed logos,  embroidery items , patches , cloth smiles etc.

Market is open for 24 hrs but retails shops are open from 9:00 to 21:00.

Most of wholesaler open at 9:00 & close at 15:00 so if your small business owner be their to get benefit of price.

Beside Pratunam's tiny crowded shops , Baiyoke Tower I has five floors of fashionable clothing, accessories as leather totes, belts, jewelry, Baiyoke Tower is fully air conditioned and you can roam round eye catchy shops to find your test. Also Platinum Fashion mall would be an option for the trendy garments.

Dealing with shop owner / wholesalers in Pratunam 

When you buy 3 piece or more you are legible for 20 to 30 % discount. Already all items are cheaper but you still have choice to bargain. If you are small business owner then first decide what you want to buy, then visit to that particular item shops only.

Around the Pratuman there are many shipping agencies who provide door to door delivery. Another option would be ask wholesaler (from whom you are buying ) for shipping agent. 

Map:- Pratunam

Shopping in Bangkok

Shopping destinations for small business owners !

• Bo Bae market

• Pratunam Market 

• Chatuchak Market ( Weekends only)

• Sampeng Market 

1. Bo bae Market & Bo bae tower

It is one of the oldest garment market in BKK but still hold the nerves of whole sellers & traders . Bobae market is situated around 3.5 km from MBK mall ( National Stadium BTS ) & could be reachable by taxi in 10 mins . It opens early in the morning around 4:30 am & it is the right time for best deals.  If you reach before 5 am , surely will get benefit.

Why Bo Bae :-

•  Cheaper rates 
•  Variety in garments 
•  Cost effective quality 
•  Large Quantity makes a difference 

Bo Bae Tower

Key Points :-

• If you are not specific about your style , choices & latest trend then best way to explore first before shop.
• Take a day to explore Bo bae, have a look around tiny shops & new trends.
• It is obvious that you will find same item in different shops. Start with single piece price , then 6 pieces price  , Lastly tell as you are small business owner & required garments for business.
• Take contact no of shop owner / whole seller & compare prices of all.
• Finding out right whole seller will make a good difference in price. 
• Always be polite , Smiling & maintain humble body language. 

Always Remember 
Once you are buying in bulk , there would be chances of few damaged/rejected pieces , So consider it while you are calculating your cost. Or you can settle it with whole seller if you are planing to buy frequently from same shop.

Price to your home country will be
Price of your goods + transportation + Custom duties + Rejected goods cost

Map
- https://www.google.co.th/maps/place/Bo+Bae+Market/@13.7517701,100.5174726,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xcb2086aeb176357a?sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiuvcjFgpfLAhWNGo4KHaRsDaAQ_BIIdDAN