Further to EmIS 257/2025, the designated operator of Thailand, Thailand Post, wishes to update Union member countries and their designated operators on the flooding in the southern part of Thailand. The heavy, continuous rain in the southern part of the country has now affected more areas, specifically in Trang (92XXX), Pattani (94XXX), Yala (95XXX) and Narathiwat (96XXX). Road blockages are causing delays in the delivery of postal items to addressees in these areas. All postal items that have already arrived in Thailand will be held securely by Thailand Post until the situation is back to normal. It will then proceed with delivery to the addressees.

Heavy rainfall causes flash flooding in parts of Rayong: Media sources report that heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in parts of Kachet, Mueang District, Rayong Province, Thailand, since 11:30 local time on September 8. Floodwaters inundated roadways as well as farms in the area. Disruptions to logistics and businesses are expected until floodwaters recede.

The designated operator of Thailand, Thailand Post, wishes to inform Union member countries and their designated operators that, in the light of the new import requirements introduced by the US executive order of 30 July 2025, it is suspending the acceptance of open and closed transit items containing goods destined for the United States of America. This measure will be effective from 22 August 2025 and until further notice, in accordance with article 17-013 of the Convention Regulations. Any transit or misrouted items containing goods that are destined for the United States and arrive at Thailand Post’s international mail processing centres will be returned to origin.

Further to EmIS 121/2025, the designated operator of Thailand, Thailand Post, wishes to inform UPU member countries and their designated operators that postal operations have returned to normal following the re-opening of the post offices in the affected areas.