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What are the best prepaid internet options for digital nomads in Thailand?
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Best prepaid internet for digital nomads in Thailand
Digital nomads im wondering what have you found as the best solution for prepaid internet in thailand i have a router here but no physical sim. I dont stay long enough to justify a yearly plan. What are the options for prepaid sims for data? Its one of those tp link routers that you insert a sim into? I need unlimited data without throttling .
Landlord refuses to install wifi lol
Digital nomads im wondering what have you found as the best solution for prepaid internet in thailand i have a router here but no physical sim. I dont stay long enough to justify a yearly plan. What are the options for prepaid sims for data? Its one of those tp link routers that you insert a sim into? I need unlimited data without throttling .
Landlord refuses to install wifi lol
Answer summary
Digital nomads in Thailand are exploring various prepaid internet options, especially for data plans suitable for use in SIM routers. Several recommend True for unlimited data at a low cost (around 350 Baht for 75GB and higher plans for 1,199 Baht). AIS offers 5G unlimited plans and various tiered options, with some users appreciating their speed and reliability. DTAC is also mentioned, with plans around 220 Baht monthly when paid annually. Users suggest checking local stores for the best deals, and note that certain unlimited plans may be restricted to long-term or postpaid accounts.
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Katharina *****
True 350Baht can buy in 7-11. 75GB a month. Its Called " True Unlimited"
Katharina *****
True 350Baht can buy in 7-11. 75GB a month. Its Called " True Unlimited"
Daniel ********
5G unlimited speed and dara from AIS. 2 months 1550THB. If you want less speed or limited data you can use net marathon packages 15Mbps speed limit and not sure if 50GB/100GB
Daniel ********
5G unlimited speed and dara from AIS. 2 months 1550THB. If you want less speed or limited data you can use net marathon packages 15Mbps speed limit and not sure if 50GB/100GB
Winston ************
Unlimited data is very cheap on True, just a few hundred bhat. I have a True SIM in my tablet.
Nought*******
SIM based router and true unlimited 1,199baht.
Nought*******
SIM based router and true unlimited 1,199baht.
Marianne ********
I pay 1500ish baht for unlimited
If you need less speed, there are def other plans, but I am quite happy with this as I am a heavy user.
*******
mbps from AIS.If you need less speed, there are def other plans, but I am quite happy with this as I am a heavy user.
Aman ******
@Marianne *******
1500ish a year??Marianne ********
@Aman *****
No, a month.
Roger *******
i get 1 year dtac plan 100GB/month - 2299b. i have lived here a long time and this IS the cheapest method. note true/AIS also have this but i always used to get spam messages with True. every year just top up before the due date 2300b and it will auto carry over for the next year. easy. 1 time 1 year.
Phil ******
AIS UNLIMITED
@Yung ****
. I USE 6MBPS
Mark *******
Cheapest for me was the 1 year true mobile sims for 12-1600baht per year on Lazada - 70gb of data per month which was enough for work online every day. Used the same for 2-3 years - only issue is the amount of sim cards that can be activated with one ID..
Mark *******
There was also a cheaper NT sim that I used as a backup..
Mat ******
I have TRUE, unlimited and I’m using it since months in my pocket WiFi for work and streaming, it works fantastic!
Steve *******
AIS will only give a unlimited data sim on a postpaid account and you can only get that on long term visa, work permit or a 5 year driving licence. I got a 5 year driving licence so all good -its 1500THB a month 5G very fast and rock solid. prepaid options are to keep topping up in the my ais app but annoying, I don't know if True do something different as I found their signal in the past not as good as AIS.
Elías ********
I have unlimited data + tethering with DTAC. It's around 220 baht per month if you pay a year in advance or around 400 baht a month if you pay as you go, without commitment to buy it again every month.
Kool *******
@Elías *******
DTAC is now part of True.Elías ********
@Kool ******
Both still have separate apps, offline stores, websites and plans/pricing. Mine is DTAC. For example I can use the DTAC wifi for free in public places but not the True wifi. They might be the same at the legal/business level, but nut yet one at the final customers level.Kool *******
@Elías *******
True now owns DTAC. That is all that has changed at this point.Elías ********
Speed varies from 40 to 200 MB/s depending on the area. At home it's usually never below 90 MB/s
Greg ********
You can get a 12 month data package from AIS for use with a mobile D-Link setup. I used it before fibre put into condo.
NiftyTu********
I have an AIS prepaid SIM it's 50gb of data a month. The total cost is 590baht for 3 months. To get it you go to an AIS store with your passport. After that you can top up and pay for it via the MyAis app.
DioPar******
I got true and I can simply buy whatever data package I want. I can get a single day data with 1gb up to 30 days with unlimited data and fast speed. The same goes for AIS so it's just your call.
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