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What is the best pay as you go phone deal in Thailand focused on internet usage?

Jun 8, 2024
a year ago
Anonymous ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Hi.

What’s the best pay as you go phone deal. Mostly internet usage, not many phone calls.

Thank you.
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For expats primarily using mobile internet, several users recommend different pay as you go options in Thailand. AIS offers a notable prepaid plan with 20GB of 5G data for 300 baht per month, especially beneficial for those switching from other carriers. Additionally, there are reports of unlimited 5G data plans for 2,500 baht for a year. Dtac also provides competitive pricing with plans like 50GB for 300 baht over 30 days. Users mention that while AIS works well throughout the country, they had issues with DTAC in certain areas. It is advised to shop around, with some recommending SIM deals available at 7-Eleven, which can start as low as 200 baht for 30GB without call services. Overall, the best choice may depend on specific needs and usage requirements.
Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)

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The official TDAC form is available at tdac.immigration.go.th, which uses the official .go.th government domain.

The services by AGENTS CO., LTD. does NOT charge any fees for arrivals within 72 hours. If you need to book more than 72 hours in advance, there is a service fee of $8.

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Official Government TDAC Form: tdac.immigration.go.th
Official TDAC form by AGENTS (https://tdac.agents.co.th)
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7-Eleven have cheaper plan with Sim card 200baht for 30gb? No phone call
Ling *****
Dtac 300 baht, 50 gb data, 30 days usage on 5g. Nothing beats it.
Todd *********
AIS freedom package

Pay as you go for calls and text

Buy internet add-on (I get 6Mbps unlimited for 6 months about 1300 - 1500 baht)

I never use the phone to make calls or texts
Anonymous ********
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Thanks for all the replies and advice. Much appreciated.
Peter *********
Sue **********
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Steve *******
Get a sim from true or dtac, head over to the AIS store and ask to transfer your phone number to them. Then ask the store what pre-paid package you can get. You'll get 20GB, 5G for 300 baht a month, as a thank you for changing to AIS.

You're welcome.
Robert ****
@Steve ******
I got a unlimited data 5G AIS 1 year prepaid plan for 2500 baht 3 weeks ago.
Steve *******
@Robert ***
how is it pre-paid if it's a one year contract? Isn't what you have a post-paid contract?
Robert ****
@Steve ******
Its the same as my 1 year prepaid mint mobile plan. I am not locked into monthly payments with a contract.
Steve *******
@Robert ***
sounds great. Which branch did you get it at?
Declan **********
@Steve ******
I'll echo what Rob is saying, you can also walk-in to any AiS store and get the same deal, you can even just grab a SIM and set it up yourself on the MyAiS app.
Robert ****
@Steve ******
Terminal 21 Asok
Jay ****
Depends where you're going to be. AIS has been perfect everywhere so far. DTAC had alot of problems for me in south.
Henrik *****
Free wifi everywhere.
Martyn ***********
Sim only, year deals by far the b3st deals.. This shop has a good selection.

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