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What do I need to know about getting a SIM card for my iPhone 13 in Thailand?

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Mar 22, 2024
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Robert ************
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Looking for information for phone/cell service when I arrive, have an iPhone 13, I’m assuming I can just buy a Sim card, prepaid/preloaded? 
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When arriving in Thailand, you can purchase a prepaid SIM card for your unlocked iPhone 13. It's recommended to buy a SIM card from local stores like 7/11 after immigration rather than at the airport, where prices may be higher. Popular options include AIS, which is often recommended for expats. Additionally, services like eSIM can be used, and you might consider a VPN for security while online. Plans generally cost around 150-200 baht for 30 days.
Sharn *************
Go online .

Register with Datc.

Get Esim.

Add a cheap prepaid data plan.

Then it will activate as soon as your phone detects that you are in Thailand .
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Colin *********************
You can just buy a SIM card in
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. 150-200 baht for 30 days
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Henrik *****
Never buy simcard in the Airport !

But there is free wifi.
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Tanya ********
@Henrik ****
 why not?
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Bob **********
If your phone is unlocked just get as AIS sim
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Chris ******
You can get a SIM card right after immigration. You could also use Airalo app.
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Brad *********
Is your phone unlocked? I use eSim metro for USA and AIS sim card for Thailand. I also create Apple ID for Thailand as in here half a year. Don’t forget about a vpn service or Tailscale too. Good luck. 👍
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