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Does the Amazon Fire Stick work in Thailand, and what do I need to know?

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Oct 16, 2023
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Paul ********
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Is anyone using a fire stick in thailand and does it work OK
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Many users report that the Amazon Fire Stick works well in Thailand, enabling access to various streaming services as long as a stable internet connection is available. However, for certain content, especially region-locked services like BBC iPlayer, a VPN may be necessary. Some users have had issues with overheating due to the hot climate in Thailand, and there are mixed experiences with devices from different countries. Overall, the Fire Stick is a popular choice among expats for streaming content.
Fernando ************
Is this the recommended “Wise” app that several posts and comments have mentioned?

And if so, I assume you just link this with your bank acct in home country.

Thanks!
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M.J. *******
Anyone got one for sale ?
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Pav ****
Let me know if you need any help with worldwide 🌐 live TV on amazon stick or smart 📺
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Ellen **********
Yes
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Johnny ********
its working
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Gordon *******
Used mine plenty of times with no vpn! No problem.
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Gerhard ***********
Never is what one thinks it is. Had it but some still block half of the content out. Like check on an item from overseas after clicking on it I’ll say something like you don’t have access to this some work some don’t. Hard to get out of re-according payments
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David *********
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Simon **********
Yes it works
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John **********
Yes no problem
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Janet **********
Does ROKU work, as well?
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Sheldon *******
yeah my stick was on fire after my last visit 😅🤣
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DeWayne *******
yes it works but some content might not be available.
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Nicolas ********
You hang out in nana plaza long enough you will for sure have a fire stick
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Carsten ************
Works fine, but the performance of todays Android Boxes is better.
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Daniel ************
Works fine in Ubon for 10 years. 😎
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Adrian ***************
VPN IPVanish
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Adrian ***************
I was jailbreaking them and giving them away
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Adrian ***************
Of course it works
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Komkrib **********
It works well here if u mean the Amazon one
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Sean **********
Yes works
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Phil ********
Yes.
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Mohit **********************
What are you using VPN for? 🤔
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Gary **********
It will work where ever you have internet
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Aron **********
yup got 10,000 + channels from around the world on it, champion!
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@Aron *********
 Which apps do you mostly use on the firestick to get channels?
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Alan ******
@David ***
 sky glass, got 1000s of channels, movies, live football etc.
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@Alan *****
 thanks for the info mate
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@David ***
 I got it from the uk all loaded and ready to go . 100 pounds for the year
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@Aron *********
 Oh ok. Thanks for the info
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Gail *********
Yes it’s brilliant x
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Paul ********
Does it work with Starlink
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Puggs **********
They work but are prone to overheating due to Thailands hot and humid climate. I've had 2 Firestick's die on me now.
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Gary *******
No problems with Firestik from USA but Amazon wont let me use VPN. Not needed for Netflix, YouTube etc
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Ken ********
@Gary ******
 I have a firestick from UK and have a VPN installed on it.
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Eddie ************
Yep and I have live TV service if you want to put it on your Fire Stick.
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Paulie ********
Yep have for years long as WiFi is good I rate them.more than the boxes
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Caroline ***********
Great question one I was going to ask and how to you install a VPN on the firestick please ? 🤔
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Puggs **********
@Caroline **********
 get online with your Firestick, download the respective App for your VPN which you find in the App store, once downloaded, install and follow the login instructions, super easy.
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Caroline ***********
@Puggs *********
 Thank you, I will try now it's easy, I'm not very technical 🤭 would you recommend a Amazon Fire stick or another like Xiaomi? 👍
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@Caroline **********
 they are both very user friendly and easy to use but I prefer the Firestick, even though I've had 2 die on me in Thailand, which I think is due to the hot and humid climate. Check out the reviews on YouTube for both makes before you finally decide to buy one.
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Caroline ***********
@Puggs *********
 hi there I bought a Xiaomi mi stick, but can't download itvx...do you know I can? Thank you.
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Puggs **********
@Caroline **********
 install and connect your VPN to the UK, then go to the Google Play store and download and install ITVX.
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Paul *******
Yes mine works no vpn needed Niagara IPTV is perfect.
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Josh *******
@Paul ******
 how can I get that on mine mate. I bought amazon fire stick I'm the uk. But stopped working towards the end
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Paul *******
If so you just need to download Niagara and buy a subscription i think its 70 quid 12mth

But its good i have about 24 subs around the world with no problems.
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@Josh ******
 does the stick still work
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@Paul ******
 yes it still works , where do I buy the subscription please ? I bought Iptv from uk but as it stopped working don't want risk buying it again.
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@Josh ******
 pm you
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Jim ***********
Yes perfect
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Andy *********
Yes - have 3 all working - even the remote went in the wash with duvet for 40mins and still works 😂

- can also get replacement remotes if this happens for less than 200 baht or if want to use 2 in same room 👍
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Jim ***********
@Andy ********
 where get remote from ? Friends looking one his got washed won't work
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Andy *********
@Jim **********
 can also use app or even tv remote to control firestick in absence -
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@Mick ******
. Ur remote
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Mick *******
@Jim **********
, 👍 I'll give it a go.
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Andy *********
@Jim **********
 the trick is to not press any buttons and take batteries out - left in bag of rice / sun for 5 days - Lazada
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@Warren ******
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Martin *****
vpn usally required to watch your home countries free to air channels , or if you have a iptv subscription no need to worry about anything
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Mardy ***********
@Martin ****
 I have never used a VPN and I get USA CANADA no problems with a tv box
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Richard *********
i use an android box so same same

Kodi: and the Tv Tap and scrubs add ons>

get all my news, sports, tv shows an movies for the past 6 years 🙂

so glad i dont need pay true vision anymore
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@Mark ********
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Colin ********
Yes
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Nick *******
Do not need as it is not cold over here
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Rick *********
I have used mine for two years. I run it through a VPN so I get the American programming. I run Netflix, Youtube, news and various other streaming platforms. It seems better with the VPN logged into the country of its origin.
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David ********
Have a uk one has every Chanel sky Amazon no issues don’t have to use my vpn
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Teresa ********
We have a Canadian one and it doesn't work at all.
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Kim *********
@Teresa *******
 you use vpn?
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Teresa ********
@Kim ********
 maybe it's just the tv we are trying. We do use vpns but when the phone was connected to the TV and we turned on a VPN it immediately kicked the phone off the TV. I'll try the firestick again.
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@Teresa *******
 mine is from Canada and works fine.
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@Teresa *******
 my two from Canada work fine. Just plugged them in and it works great.
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Wylie *******
Works the same as anywhere else, just need internet and maybe a VPN, depending on what you're trying to use.
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Martyn ***********
They work but you need a vpn for some stuff, like BBC iplayer etc
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Alexander ********
Don't up date it as if you do it wast time.
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Rob *************
Yes
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Eddie ********
I use mine every time we visit without issue
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Malcolm *************
I've been using Firestick for 3 years ... just plug it in your smart TV and off you go 👍
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@Malcolm ************
 , sorry to ask but how does it work?
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Malcolm *************
@Remy *******
Plug the firestick into your TV HDMI output and select the firestick as the viewing source in the settings and depending on what you want to watch you will need a VPN for channels such as ITV X or BBC iPlayer
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@Malcolm ************
 where does the VPN come in? Does the firestick connect through your router?
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@Jack ***************
The VPN connects through your router then the Firestick connects to that 👍
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Remy ********
@Malcolm ************
 , thank you very much, much appreciated. Any recommendations for a specific brand for the firestick?
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Malcolm *************
@Remy *******
Amazon Firestick
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@Malcolm ************
 , great👍
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@Malcolm ************
 depending on what you’re watching, I use a vpn, I get Sly Sports etc on slygo app.
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