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What are the best options for buying an iPhone and mobile plans in Thailand?

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Oct 3, 2025

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I would like a new iPhone in Thailand when I arrive. Any recommendations for good deals with mobile plans?

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The conversation discusses the cost and recommendations for purchasing an iPhone in Thailand. Many comments suggest that buying an iPhone in Thailand may be more expensive compared to other countries, particularly Europe. Some users recommend purchasing a phone from the UK or using an existing device with a new SIM card instead. Additionally, there are suggestions for getting a SIM-only contract with attractive data plans. Overall, the consensus leans towards avoiding new iPhone purchases in Thailand due to higher prices.

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Bent *************

It’s not cheaper in Thailand than in most European countries!

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Pat ******

Depends how long you plan to stay .. and how much you need to use your own sim card 🤔

I ordered from Lazada ( DTack sim card )

1300 baht year - unlimited internet ..

Enaugh to watch videos or movies … etc ..

Because all calls i make are done via wifi and internet .. didn’t need to pay extra for calls ..

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Andreas *********

I bought my wife the iPhone 15 Pro Max last year. Price

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Bath, so about 1500 euros. No real difference to Europe. Apple actions don't really exist. Maybe over a period of time cell phone tariff, but it's not cheaper either....

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Thanks for your comments - Will look for a SIM only contract with

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Alan *****

Don’t buy one in Thailand. Too expensive

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Conor ***********

an iPhone is way cheaper here then in Europe buddy

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@Conor **********

when I looked into it seemed like they were about the same as USA

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Conor ***********

Yes would probably be cheaper US is also quite a bit cheaper then to buy in Europe

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Donald **********

which is cheaper than the U.K. or Europe.

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Tony *****

yeah, part of Apples pricing policy is to screw over customers in every part of the world lol.

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Maybe I just put a new SIM in my current IPhone 13.

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Ralph *******

Or get an eSIM.

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М. ****

Buy it from the country you spend most time at. I had one bought in Europe and in Thailand they refused to change the battery since it was not bought from Asia :)

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Mark *********

try another shop. At festival Chiang Mai airport, the iPhone service store readily accepted my US bought iPhone 13 for a new battery.

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Kieran *******

I’d just buy one in the uk if I were you 🤷‍♂️

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Jimmy *******

100 % Correct 👏👏 iPhone is Allways more exspensive at apple store in Thailand

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Donald **********

Likely cheaper in Thailand, from experience.

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@Donald *********

not my experience 🤷‍♂️

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Donald **********

-Top spec iPhone 17 MaxPro. Identical

U.K. Apple Store - £1,999.00

Thai Apple Store - 80,900.00 Baht

This moments conversion: £1,860.49

Do the math!

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Martyn ***********

Just go in a shop and buy one, or order from lazada... Then buy an annual sim for best data deals..

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Tony *********

Expensive

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