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Apr 23, 2024

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Samantha *********

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Hi everyone. Is there and option to get a sim online for my phone?

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The conversation discusses various options for obtaining a SIM card in Thailand, particularly focusing on eSIMs and physical SIM cards. Users suggest several online sources for eSIMs, such as Airalo and Maya.net, and recommend purchasing a SIM card upon arrival at Bangkok airport for convenience. They mention checking phone compatibility for eSIMs and provide promotional links for data packs.

RobD****

Google your phone model to see if it is esim compatible

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มิเชล *********

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Andrew ***************

Using this eSIM right now-easy to activate and works like a dream - Hey, have you tried an eSIM? Get US$3 off your first eSIM data pack from Airalo. Use code ANDREW2009 when you sign up or apply it at checkout.

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Mike *******

That depends entirely on what exact model phone you have and where in the world you are. Do a Google search using your phone make & model, your country and eSIM, and you’ll find lists of compatible devices.

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Manfred **********

Klook.com

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Maya.net

Airalo

U can use any of the app to get eSim

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Deborah **********

My cell phone carrier is T mobile. Didn’t have to buy a SIM card. I actually read that before I went to Thailand and they were right!

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Kenny *****

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They have esim for most countries.

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Greg ***********

depends on where you live, you could buy on amazon . . however I recommend, you but a SIM card upon arrival at the BKK airport. The people who sell them in tose booths just outside of Thai customs, will take care of everything and activate it for you

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Samantha *********

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@Greg **********

thank you. Coming from the US and I have to phone was just wondering how to go about it

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Vinson *******

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make aure that your model of phone can take an esim ( older phones can’t ) and make sure your carrier has unlocked your phone or neither physical. Or an eSim will work

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Jason *******

@Greg **********

Ive done that last time with a phone with a physical SIM card.. but next time ill have a new phone with only eSIM option, will they also be able to get me all set up at the airport ?

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Vinson *******

you can do it yourself online

Get watsapp downloaded at home So you can use your home phonenumber instead of some 11 didgit assigned number wgen you get to asia

In fact get all the apps while home as many requite a two step authorization and wont take a foreign number

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Egger *********

get a Royko hot spot . I got a sim with it and then purchased a Thai sim , 699 a month unlimited.

You can link upto 10 devises .

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Greg ***********

yesyou can install a Thai E-Sim on your phone, if this phone supports it. However how this works, I have no idea nor any experience

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Jason *******

@Greg **********

Thanks, i have no idea either which is why im hoping they’ll be able to do it at the airport.. i am guessing that, by now, they have dealt with lots of eSIM-only phones .

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Greg ***********

and any phone shop inside Thailand . you will get helped

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Greg ***********

at those booths at the BKK airport, they will surely know how to install. They will do the installment for you

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Jason *******

@Greg **********

Not to belabor the point, but with an eSIM i dont believe there is any actual “installation” per se, like there is with a physical SIM.. im just hoping they can tell me how to use their service with my phone’s eSIM , im assuming it wont be a problem .

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Wayne *********

you need to buy their esim and they will install it. Via scanning a qr code. Phones can have upto 6 esims but only activate 2 numbers at any one time

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Greg ***********

maybe youze are right. . .

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THAI ******************************

You can try our promo link for a unlimited 5g esim for $8

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Cary ******

Physical sim, ESIM? Is your phone unlocked?

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