What are the best options for getting a firestick or streaming device in Thailand for sports and movies?

Nov 8, 2024
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Barry ********
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Hello, looking for a firestick that I can use in Thailand so that I can watch sports and movies. Thanks
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Many expats in Thailand use Amazon Fire Stick or Android boxes to watch sports and movies. The Fire Stick can be purchased online or in-store, and it is recommended to use a VPN for accessing certain content. Android boxes, available at local shops like those in Pattaya, offer a plug-and-play solution with a variety of streaming options, including live sports and movies, often loaded with apps from various regions. Users suggest buying devices locally for better support and programming options, while others recommend purchasing a Fire Stick in the UK before arriving.
Ingvar *******
There are a lof of options on IPTV items at online shops in Thailand. Prices from $20. Android boxes are most popular, with different providers.
Brian *********
All fire sticks will work ?
Ron ********
I don't know much about the subject, but I got a ROKU 4K stick from Amazon in the states shipped over here. It seems to work pretty well as far as I know, but I get the feeling the Andriod boxes give you many more options. Seems like it was like about $35 or so.
David *******
@Brian ********
yes mare but work better with vpn
David *******
Any problems with firestics I can sort out
Barry ********
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@David ******
hi David can you supply a fully loaded fire stick for epl movies etc so that all I have to do is plug into my tv in Pattaya thanks
David *******
@Barry *******
yes I can load it up with movies live tv boxsets and live sports have you got downloader on your firestick always good to have a vpn makes it work better you get more streams also if you dm me I will send you the codes I will sort it for you don't worry
Barry ********
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@David ******
cheers David I haven’t bought a fire stick I’m in UK at the moment. Should I buy one here before I come back to Pattaya in 2 weeks time or shall I get it there. Which one should I get thanks very much ?
David *******
@Barry *******
buy one in uk do the set up of the stick I find actually it works better over here Internet better here buy nord vpn in uk it's very cheap and works very well if you want everything loaded up b4 you come out dm me mate ok you gonna love the weather out here very hot at the moment
Barry ********
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@David ******
which fire stick nord vpn ? Thanks
David *******
@Barry *******
I would go for the best one 4k max yes nord vpn you can get it on the direstick just do a search for it on there dead dead cheap mate it just means with a vpn if your over here you can set your vpn to uk which means the firwstick thinks your in uk so you can pick up all English channels ect you can set it up for anywhere in world and change location anytime you want if you like football you can watch any game in prem league or championship even if it isn't on sky pretty good tbh
Barry ********
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@David ******
thanks a lot I’ll buy one on Amazon today and bring it with me
David *******
@Barry *******
brilliant mate if you need any help with anything dm ok
Barry ********
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@David ******
thanks David I surely will. You live Pattaya ?
David *******
@Barry *******
I'm in jomtien
Andy **********
There is a good little shop in tuk-com in Pattaya, he sells android boxes, you just need an internet connection, all the sky sports, movie channels and UK TV channels are available, and a lot more for free, it's just plug and play, he speaks English and gives you a demonstration, it's better to buy one where you spend most of your time, because sometimes after a while the box needs up dating, I've got one and I'm very happy with it.
David *******
@Andy *********
how much are the android boxes
Andy **********
@David ******
he had all different boxes to choose from, between ฿2000 and ฿3000 baht fully loaded, I remember him setting it up, by selecting your home country 🇬🇧 from a menu, so you can also view all the local channels, it's just basically an android box loaded up with all these apps, so that you can view all the sky sports and movie channels and a lot more, I watch movies and sports everyday for free, movies that are still on the cinema, you can subscribe to things like Amazon prime, Netflix or IPTV, but you just don't need them, when I bought mine there was a group of Aussie fellas, all buying boxes to watch the rugby league from back home, so it seems they are good for everyone, you just need a good internet connection.
David *******
@Andy *********
I do the firesticks I'm just waiting on my Internet to be set up I can watch all football games even if not on sky thanks for the reply mate I was just wondering if my firestick broke I've got a back up plan with a android box thanks mate
Andy **********
@David ******
I suggested to Barry Harvey, it's better to buy something in the area you spend the most time in, because if you have any problems, you can go back to his shop and he will sort it out for you, I've had mine almost two years, a couple weeks ago it just went off, I thought it had died, I thought ohhh well, I've had my money's worth out of it, but when I returned to the shop, it was the plug!! (It steps down the voltage to the box) He gives a guarantee, but it had expired, so I had to just buy a plug for ฿200 baht, he also rebooted and updated the box, and checked everything was working okay all included, so happy days again 😅🇹🇭😎
Barry ********
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@Andy *********
good news story thanks
David *******
@Andy *********
that's brilliant customer service
Tohksic ******
People still use these things in 2024?
Paul *******
Tohksic ******
@Paul ******
It's akin to still using a fax
Paul *******
@Tohksic *****
how, please can you explain?
Barry ********
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@Andy *********
thanks Andy plug and play sounds good 👍
Andy **********
@Barry *******
with that android box I suggested, you don't need to connect to a VPN.
Gerald ********
If you like a bet 😜 you'll need one as well. Not that I would know 🤔
Martin *********
@Gerald *******
🤔🤔🤔
Michael **********
bought my amazon firestick off Lazada ,no problems with it at all but you might need a vpn to watch some things.
Barry ********
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@Michael *********
wouldn’t know what a vpn is if it hit me on the nose but thanks. I just want footie from UK and movies
George *******
@Barry *******
VPN M8 all it is, is say you wanted to watch a TV channel from another country. Once you've subscribed to a VPN service, you login, scroll to a country where the TV channel is streaming from click a server and it'll connect to that server in the country where the TV channel is, so that you can watch that particular channel. For example a channel in the UK, select a server in your VPN list of countries, in the UK, then the UK channel thinks your in the UK, so no block on viewing the channel. Hope this explains, sorry I'm not to good at explaining, but if you Google what is a VPN service you'll get a better idea maybe.
Barry ********
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Cheers Eric
Eric ******
@Barry *******
it encrypts your information so internet providers cannot tell where you are. My Firestick still thinks I’m in the US. It doesn’t work when the VPN is disconnected. It also protects you from being hacked through public WiFi, so it is invaluable over here with all the hotel and restaurant WiFi you’ll be using…no one can steal you’re info while you’re online. Worth every penny.
Eddie ******
@Barry *******
you will need a vpn then
Barry ********
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@Eddie *****
thanks, where from Eddie ?
Eddie ******
Eddie ******
@Barry *******
I use Surfshark it works here in Thailand
Michael **********
@Barry *******
google best vpn. i personaly use express vpn.
Paulie ********
Amozon firesticks are the buisness the new 4k ones then get wizz tv. Googel it
Ian *********
@Paulie *******
wizz aint cheap .the 1 i use costs £30 a yr . wizz is around £80.and a decent android tv box runs rings round a fire stick .8gb ram - 64-128gb memory .loads fire sticks and anroid boxes avail on lazada and shoppee .
Paulie ********
@Ian ********
30 quid a year that for everthing iptv vod and vpn?

And I much perf firestick 16gb of storage and WiFi 6E is more than enough for I need
Ian *********
@Paulie *******
there was a guy doing smarters pro for £30 too.but not sure that deal still on .it runs on android or windows
Ian *********
@Paulie *******
I got my own VPN .but if u buy a dual package with that one u get a free vpn.i use pure VPN.got a 5 yr deal 10 installs .was around £65 for 5 yr.
Paul *******
@Paulie *******
I use a different IPTV. But tempted by WizzTv. Worried it was a scam. I’m in Thailand 6 months a year. Does Wizz work ok in uk too?
Paulie ********
@Paul ******
not sure about uk. But I use mine all over the world just connect to local server along as good Internet doesn't matter where you are
Paulie ********
If that number not work try this he keeps changing it
Philip ***************
@Paulie *******
I am in Thailand and can do it all in with sky glass for 3000baht
Barry ********
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@Paulie *******
cheers, not sure how these things work tbh so I buy fire stick in UK right, any particular one ?
Eric ******
@Barry *******
which part, the Firestick or the VPN? I can send you a video that will walk you through it step by step very easily. And it is soooo worth it. You won’t believe what all you’ll be able to watch on it. I procrastinated getting a VPN for a long time because even though I thought they were cool I didn’t think they were worth the trouble then I got one and I’m kicking myself for not having one sooner. You literally download an app connected to Wi-Fi and it’s done…so simple.
Barry ********
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@Eric *****
too good to be true
Eric ******
@Barry *******
Thailand paperwork for a Visa and a bank account…not so much.😄😄😄
Paulie ********
@Barry *******
+44 7405
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5 watts app this number he does them already fully loaded al need to do is plug in to the tv he does,a great service
Barry ********
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@Paulie *******
hi Paulie I’ve tried calling and texting him. Can’t find him on WhatsApp. Can you get him to WhatsApp me on +447771534977 , call or text me please. Thanks a lot
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77 , call or text me please. Thanks a lot
Barry ********
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@Paulie *******
what’s his name please, couldn’t find him on WhatsApp using phone number thanks
Paulie ********
Barry ********
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@Paulie *******
surname please I can’t find him using WhatsApp tel number using + 44 ….
Barry ********
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@Paulie *******
cheers Paul , is he in UK with that tel number ?
Eric ******
@Barry *******
you don’t need anybody. Just go on you tube and people will walk you through it step by step. It is very simple. I haven’t heard of Wizz, but I have Flix Vision and it is phenomenal. I won’t go into too much detail, 😁. Make sure to get a VPN also. Last year when I was here, my firesticks were useless because they were geofenced. This year with Nord VPN, it works just like back home.
Barry ********
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@Eric *****
thanks Eric you’re far too technical for me tho
Eric ******
@Barry *******
Actually not at all…that’s just how simple it is. I use an AGENT for my stuff in Thailand!😂😂😂
Barry ********
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@Eric *****
I’ve been trying to sort this apparently simple thing for 2 years, doing my head in 😡
Paulie ********
@Barry *******
but watts app. Pr he won't answer
Paulie ********
Barry ********
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@Paulie *******
thanks so much I’ll bell him
Barry ********
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Sorry mr thicky here. How do I get Wizz tv and do I need to load it on fire stick when I’m back in Pattaya ?
Paulie ********
@Barry *******
amozon fire stick 4k off amozon. And wizz tv has the lot sports movies everthing on it works on any WiFi all over the world
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