What are the best mobile options and SIM card plans for short-term stays in Thailand?

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May 25, 2022

2 years ago

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Hi, we are coming to Thailand for 2/3 months soon, what’s the best plan for mobile use? Are pay as you go sim’s cheap there?

Look forward to hearing, thanks.

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Travelers to Thailand for 2-3 months can find affordable pay-as-you-go SIM cards, especially by avoiding airport purchases and opting for local providers like True. Users report plans starting around 150 to 235 baht ($5-$8 USD) per month for unlimited data. Recommended locations to buy SIM cards include 7/11 stores throughout the city, which offer a variety of brands and plans. Using apps like WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger over Wi-Fi is also recommended.

Gary **********

Just go into

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they have all the brand's ..they are all reasonable

2 years ago

Adrian *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thanks for the advice, very helpful 😀

2 years ago

Giorgio ******

Get a True sim card at any

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out of the airport . And fit it in your mobile to replace your country Sim while in Thailand .

As easy as that , and use Messenger , Watssap etc ... everywhere you go .

As easy as said !!

2 years ago

Dimitri ********

I use this, 30 mbps unlimited for 235 Baht a month. Currently it even replaces my landline.

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Luc ************

True-H 150baht/month unlimited data

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Jim *****

I got dudded by buying an airport sim ,if you can wait till you hit town Tru seems to be good

2 years ago

Shaun *********

You can use your existing phone for WhatsApp, Facebook messenger and Line if you are connected to wifi.

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Garrett ***********

Yes they are, just don't buy a sim card in the airport, wait until you get into the city. Plans vary, but I pay 200 baht per month for unlimited data ($6usd). No need to minutes or sms.

2 years ago

Horst ********

@Garrett **********

yes absolutely correct. In the City more good offers and more cheap.

What exactly you use for a contract?

2 years ago

Garrett ***********

@Horst *******

Pre paid, there's no contract. I use Dtac, but AIS and True have the same 200 baht plans.

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