I know this has been asked before and some of the apps can not be downloaded in Thailand. I need an app with a phone number to receive texts and calls to the United States. This has to do with my bank and SS. They do have 800 numbers. Receiving texts once a Mt is about all I need. Thanks for any help
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Expatriates in Thailand seeking to maintain communication with US bank accounts and other services often face challenges due to SMS and call restrictions. Suggestions include using apps like Google Voice, Skype, Dingtone, and Magic App to obtain US phone numbers for receiving texts and calls. Some users recommend activating international roaming on a Thai SIM card or utilizing dual SIM phones. Other options discussed include services like Ultra Mobile and Tossable Digits, as well as considerations for setting up accounts before leaving the US. Participants shared experiences with different methods, noting variations in their effectiveness depending on individual bank requirements.