I plan to be in BKK, etc for a few weeks. As usual, friends want XYZ as momentos, etc. I'd rather mail them back instead of humping them all over during my vacation, but I have concerns and ?s.

1. If I ship/mail packages/boxes back to me, I've heard they get stolen often and never make it back. I'd hate to buy items and then never have them reach state-side

2. What is the best place/method to ship items back? I figure it'll be little elephants, posters, maybe some clothes, shoes, etc.

3. Is it worth it to ship back? I.e. will the costs be prohibitive for fairly inexpensive items??

Thank you.