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What is the best SIM card to use when visiting Bangkok?
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Hi All. We visiting Bangkok this week. Please advise best simcard to use.
Answer summary
Visitors to Bangkok can choose between major SIM card providers such as AIS and True, with many users recommending AIS for its reliable coverage. Dtac is mentioned as a good option in urban areas but has recently merged with True, leading to some confusion. Some users suggest using eSIMs for added convenience, though they may be costlier, particularly for short stays. It is advised to purchase SIM cards at 7-Eleven for better pricing rather than at the airport, where they tend to be more expensive. Typical costs for a tourist SIM plan are around 350 baht for one month.
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Brian ********************
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Sean **********
I have both True and AIS. I prefer AIS because I find their app is better and easier to use.
Phil ******
@Naushad *****
AIS and go for unlimitedcdata plan while your here
Mark *******
Mobimatters esim I use it every time I go to Thailand
Kevin ******
True or AIS
Shane *************
HeShe Sim
Leonard ******
Don't bother about a phone let alone a sim card. Be free just for once
Jeff *************
Go to 7-11 get tourist card cheapest one and they are in the airport
Naushad ******
OP@Jeff ************
thank uNaushad ******
OPSome idea of costs, we there for 10days.
Christer *****
Don't buy in airport.
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is much cheaper. Bring passportNaushad ******
OP@Christer ****
any idea on costs?Christer *****
@Naushad *****
350 baht for one month
Jan **********
@Naushad *****
350 at ****
validity 1 month.
Roy *********
AIS
David *******
Ais
Max *************
It depends on where you're staying.In rural areas AIS or True, but imo in major cities Dtac is better than True. I'm staying in Jomtien and Dtac is way better than True. Dtac's app is very good, AIS's is ok but True's is a disaster.
Steve ***********
Dtac
Stuart *********
@Steve **********
Doesn’t exist these days. They merged with True.Steve ***********
Just got home Sunday, was topping up at the store in central mall. I have the app on my phone????
Steve ***********
@Naushad *****
Sim should be free, but who talks on the phone anyway. Download lineNaushad ******
OP@Steve **********
costs please?Phil ******
@Steve **********
yeh they maintain old accounts but new ones teuePhil ******
@Steve **********
DTAC gone now.Stuart *********
@Steve **********
AI is out of date. DTAC merged with True around 6 months ago.
Mark *******
Using Nomad eSIM but you lose your normal number, however WhatsApp etc is ok
Trevor **********
True is great
George *********
That is so true.
Pete **********
I have a monthly plan I love. AIS is very reliable SIM2Fly ซิมโรมมิ่งสำหรับเดินทางต่างประเทศ เล่นเน็ตทั่วโลก
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Colin **********
AIS and probably others offer eSims, these have the benefit that you can buy before you travel. Your phone obviously needs to be eSim capable.
Shane ********
@Colin *********
I see a lot of YouTubers advertising eSims. They make sense if you're travelling through a few countries, but I've briefly looked into them myself & they seem to be considerably more expensive than a local sim. Have you tried them yourself?Colin **********
@Shane *******
no not yetPete **********
@Colin *********
and I am understanding Thailand banks are eventually going to require esim cards connected to devices used for banking to prevent fraud.
Bernard **************
@Pete *********
I purchased an eSim today, it works. There is lots of speculation, nothing has changed in Bangkok.
Colin **********
@Pete *********
I've not heard that. But its logical because can offer a higher level of security, however, the current sim verification although cumbersome seem adequate, they probably phase it in rather do doing a big bang.Pete **********
@Colin *********
I cant promise it but i just read the article. I will hunt it down now
Les ********
AIS
Cole *********
True or AIS
Stuart *********
Two options. AIS or True. Not much in them if you’re in the main tourist areas. Perhaps AIS have a slightly better rural coverage but it’s going to be pretty close.
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