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How can I obtain a SIM card for internet and WhatsApp usage in Thailand?
Feb 5, 2026
3 months ago
Andree *********
ORIGINAL POSTERplease advise how to obtain telephone card for using my internet and whatsapp,
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To obtain a telephone card for using internet and WhatsApp in Thailand, you can purchase a SIM card from various places. Options include heading to Bangkok Airport, or visiting a telco such as AIS or Telewiz. Additionally, you can buy a SIM card at any 7-Eleven. Make sure to bring your passport, as it's required for registration. Recommended plans include a 199 baht package offering 30GB at 15Mbps for 30 days, which is sufficient for most casual users. Some users also suggest using eSIMs as a convenient alternative.
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David *******
Do you know how to get money?
Banks are good.
Banks are good.
Nigel *********
Do you not see the signs when you arrive at the airport 🤦♂️🤦♂️
Andree *********
ORIGINAL POSTERNigel Vincent I did not look for it because I have roaming from Italy.. I am interested for my young nephew who is on a 4 month holiday from England
Nigel *********
Andree Gontier ok then, I’m pretty sure he’ll work it out really quickly. I just thought it was for you, when you said “using my internet and WhatsApp”
Andree *********
ORIGINAL POSTERNigel Vincent I connected where I could to use free internet…because roaming can be costly… I have wifi in the condo.. it’s just about to call a taxi, it is useful
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ORIGINAL POSTERHas anyone used ESIM
Shane ***********
Andree Gontier I am using “saily” works great everywhere
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Atrustwor*********
Same as you can in your country. You go to a telco and buy a plan. Or even
Take your passport as they need it to register the sim.
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know Thailand. Take your passport as they need it to register the sim.
Sean **********
Go to AIS and get Thai Sim. I have a yearly plan.
Mark *********
Go to Bangkok Airport ding dong
Cüneyt ******
Buy an ais sim card from mall. I used 25gb internet for 200 baht monthly. Totally enough
John *********
Any 7-Eleven can do that for you
Michael **************
Are you really that clueless that you can’t see the signs because of the trees
Jimmy ****
Michael Ganzermiller errr...maybe it's "no speak English?" 🤪
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Kye *****
7-11. Take passport. Ask for the 199 baht plan. Gives 30gb at 15mbps for 30 days. Plenty fast enough unless you need mega speed for anything. Once you're set up and download the True app, it offers several promos for faster speeds if you find you need it.
Christer *****
Or
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. Still bring passportPhil ******
Walk into AIS or Telewiz and buy one
Ryan ********
^ this. And bring your passport.
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