Answereda year ago
What are the best SIM card options for a 180-day stay in Thailand?
THIM and TDAC notice
Need a clearer THIM and TDAC explanation? Read the THIM guide on thim.in.th.
Which sim card recommended while on DTV (180 days)? At the airport its mostly tourists sim there that works for 30,60 days
Answer summary
For expats staying in Thailand on a DTV (long-term tourist visa) for 180 days, popular options for SIM cards include purchasing a pre-paid AIS SIM card at locations like Terminal 21, offering 100GB data per month for THB 3,500 per year. It's recommended to avoid airport purchases as they are usually tourist SIMs valid only for 30-60 days. Stores like Big C also offer plans such as unlimited data for THB 2,000 for a year. Additionally, using apps like Mobimatter might provide attractive eSIM deals valid for 6-12 months. Remember to take a copy of your passport when buying a SIM.
15 repliesnewest first
Click comment and we will ask for your email, then OTP, then name.
MagicalDa**********
Big C unlimited data 2000 bhat for the year
Alessandro ***********
You can try the app mobimatter. Sometimes they have very good deals on
****
month esims which arent much different to what you’d pay for a local sim in country. 🙏🏼
Chris *******
We recently got (in August) 2 pre-paid AIS SIM cards from Terminal 21 for myself and my wife - with 100GB data per month = THB 3,500 for 12 months - which was the best deal I found, so it works out as THB 290 per month..
You need to take copies of your passport(s) with you to the AIS shop…
You need to take copies of your passport(s) with you to the AIS shop…
Henrik *****
Do not buy anything in airports.
เอดี *******
I've had a tourist sim for about 18 months,just top it up via the app every month.
Greg ********
Have they not just changed the rules for SIM cards very recently (If the Telco's define the DTV as a tourist visa) - need to revalidate every 60 days? Has anyone seen that
Shaughn ***********
@Greg *******
yep noticed that. I used to be able to have longer packages. I found I could only get the highest speed package at the airport though. Go into a retailer store and the plans are mostly throttled. Can renew every 60 days by topping up and following the renew instructions. But if missed the renewal window then have to go back to the counter at the airport if wanting the same packageGreg ********
@Shaughn **********
I thought I had read some news recently but could not find the article. All part of the anti-scamming measures which are all over the place.Jari **********
.....buy turist sim,anyone what you want.Download app for sim and refill it.I have same sim about 7 years,only refill and its work.
Anonymous *************
OP@Jari *********
so the tourist sim wont stop after 30 days even if it says 30 days plan?Jari **********
Nimetön osallistuja no,if you refill before end.
Alain ***************
Just go to any store like dtac/true or AIS and ask for a normal prepaid sim. For postpaid need more than DTV as far as I know. They took a photo of me holding my passport next to my face lol
Anonymous *************
OP@Alain **************
yea prepaidAt airport its only tourist sim or they do sell those normal prepaid ones?
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant I brought mine at the airport last year , down load the AIS app and get an on top pack…… they sell them at the airport as a “tourist “ package but they will work indefinitely
Alain ***************
Anonymous participant in the shops ( like the one in bigC or shopping malls) sell normal prepaid ones. Prepaid works a little different here than where I come from. You still have to choose a package but instead of a monthly bill, you need to have enough prepaid balance. I kept my swiss number just for receiving texts from bank or government without any package. Just pay as i use. And because I never use, I don’t pay anything.
Activity
11 joined11
people
Related
25What is the best SIM card to get in Thailand and do they expire every 30 days?
1.2k111013d
What are the best SIM card options for expats in Thailand, particularly for retirees?
4.2k38402mo
Can I get a long-term SIM-only plan with a DTV visa in Thailand?
1.2k1158mo
What mobile services allow expats in Thailand to keep their number without monthly fees?
6.9k31179mo
What are the best SIM card options for expats in Thailand with different visa types?
2.9k212310mo
What is the best SIM card or plan for someone planning to stay long-term in Thailand for 5 years?
1.6k531y
How can I get a local SIM card in Thailand, and what documents do I need?
3.8k24301y
What are the best Thai SIM options for long-term expats in Thailand: AIS, True Move H, or DTAC?
11.1k1351y
What is the best SIM card for a one-month stay in Thailand, and can it be reused during subsequent visits?
3.5k26211y
What are the main local carriers in Thailand that support eSIM?
2.9k1492y
What are the best cell phone plans in Thailand for expats without a work permit?
5.9k15192y
What is the best SIM card option for a 4-month stay in Thailand with a lot of data?
11.3k50672y
What are the best phone service options for expats in Thailand?
9.7k61972y
What are the best health and travel insurance options for Dutch expats moving to Thailand on a DTV visa?
953642y
What are the best mobile phone SIM and Internet packages for expats in Thailand for short stays?
2.2k13142y
What is the best pay as you go phone deal in Thailand focused on internet usage?
3.3k1622y
What are the best phone service options for expats visiting Thailand for two weeks?
3k18153y
What are the best options for purchasing an e-SIM with a 90-day plan in Thailand?
1.4k1143y
What are the best options for purchasing a long-term SIM card and data plan in Bangkok?
1.2k933y
What is the best pay-as-you-go SIM card in Thailand for long-term use?
2.7k20143y
What are the best SIM card and internet options for a new apartment in Thailand?
2.5k19164y
What are the best visa options for expats looking to stay in Thailand long-term and buy property?
960534y
What is the cheapest phone service in Thailand and where can I obtain it?
1.5k1075y
What is the best SIM card for four weeks in Thailand with Internet included?
1.2k665y
What SIM card should I buy for 180 days in Thailand: TrueMove, AIS, or Dtac?
4.8k38325y
Resources
Need help with your Thailand arrival paperwork?
Talk to a trusted agent before you continue