- Used 20ft containers start at about <<FILL>> THB; new ones start at <<FILL>> THB
- Grade A, B and C differ in the condition of the floor, walls, doors and rust, not in size
- Budget another <<FILL>> THB or so for transport, crane and a base to sit the container on
20ft container starting prices for 2026
The 20ft container is the size most people buy: it fits on a modest plot, is easy to transport and is the most affordable. The prices below are approximate prices at our yard in Na Kluea, Pattaya, updated November 2026.
| Condition | Approx. price (THB/unit) | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| New (one-trip) | <<FILL>> to <<FILL>> | Shops, showrooms, anything that needs a clean finish |
| Used grade A | <<FILL>> to <<FILL>> | Office and living conversions |
| Used grade B | <<FILL>> to <<FILL>> | Warehouse, storage room |
| Used grade C | <<FILL>> to <<FILL>> | Material storage, temporary jobs |
Prices exclude VAT and delivery. Container prices move with the exchange rate and with how many units arrive at Laem Chabang port each month, so check the price again on the day you buy.
How grade A, B and C are judged
All grades are the same size, roughly 6.06 x 2.44 x 2.59 m externally. What differs is condition. Look at these four points:
- Floor: most dry containers have a plywood floor about 28 mm thick. Grade A is flat with no rot and no deep oil stains; grade C may have rot or patches.
- Walls: grade A has very few dents, grade B has dents that do not go through, grade C has deep dents or welded patches.
- Doors: they should open and close easily, the rubber seals should still be soft and intact, and all four locking bars should be present.
- Rust: surface rust can be sanded and repainted, but rust that has gone through, especially at the bottom corners and roof, means the container will leak.
A simple test: step inside and close the doors. If you can see daylight anywhere, there is a hole.
Hidden costs: transport, crane and base
The container price is only part of the budget. Allow for these too:
- Transport: priced by distance; within Chonburi it starts at about <<FILL>> THB, with Rayong and Bangkok costing more.
- Crane or crane truck: if the site is tight or the container has to be lifted over a fence, a separate crane may be needed, around <<FILL>> THB.
- Base: concrete blocks or pads at 4-6 points under the corners. Not expensive, but it stops water pooling and rust forming underneath.
- Paint or modification: if you want a new colour, windows or electrics, see the prices on container modification.
20ft or 40ft, which is better value?
A 40ft container has twice the floor space of a 20ft but usually costs less than twice as much, so if the site has room and truck access, the 40ft is better value per square metre. If the site is down a narrow lane or you only need a little storage, a 20ft is easier to lift and cheaper to transport. If you need headroom for shelving, look at the 40HQ, which is 2.90 m tall.
Get a real price today
Stock changes every week. See the latest price table and photos of actual units on containers for sale, or if you only need one short term, see container rental. Examples of delivered jobs are in our portfolio.
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