What is the best Thai SIM card for expats on holiday that offers good data for apps like WhatsApp?

Jul 3, 2021
3 years ago
John *******
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Can anyone advice the best Thai sim to buy on holiday. I need data so I can use WhatsApp etc .
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When choosing a Thai SIM card for holiday use, many users recommend AIS for its excellent coverage across the country, especially in rural areas. True is considered good as well, particularly in urban locations, while DTAC is praised for its performance on islands and remote areas. All three major carriers offer prepaid plans that are similarly priced and have comparable coverage in major cities. Users looking for eSIM options can find availability with all major carriers. Buying a tourist SIM typically provides nationwide coverage without additional costs for calls or texts between different regions.
Bruce *****
All good just buy a tourist sim at the airy
Chris **********
Question: can you buy one sim and package and use all over Thailand ? Meaning no extra cost txt/calls from say Phuket to Bangkok? Asking as Canada has many long distance zones.
Pui *****
@Chris *********
yes, there are no zones. Same throughout Thailand.
Greg *********
I used AIS and had no complaints
James ********
Ais in issan
Hans *********
Hans *********
Alleskaltet Kaffee.

Wenn Du eine Adresse in Thaland hast, order an die Adresse eine DTAC Sim

4Mbs 30GBf fuer 150-170Baht fuer einen Monat.fuer 150 Baht je Monat verlaengerbar.

Gleichzeitighat Du eine Tel Nr. und freie calls in alle Zhai Netze.
David *********
AIS works well with thaifriendly
Christine ********
AIS!!! Forget True--terrible customer service and a rip off.
Canice ******
AIS is the best.. especially if u stay in issan
Brett *********
I started with True because it was better in large cities and you can top up in
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. I switched to AIS in Isaan because it was cheaper and more importantly better coverage out in the country areas.
Steve *******
Had DTAC for years, never any problems.
Rob **********
We have had True for years not a problem good signal everywhere you go.
Sven *********
DTAC is very good. Have 5Years.
Ken ********
DTAC is good on the island and I'm most remote areas
Stephen ******
I prefer AIS.. Good Mobile Data coverage and lots of WiFi hotspots... But they're all OK
Pui *****
The 3 major Thai carriers are AIS, dtac and True. You can easily see their prepaid plan options on their websites. All are similar prices and coverage in the major cities.
Kenken ********
Is there any esim in Bangkok?
Pui *****
@Kenken *******
all the carriers offer eSIM in their shops.
Kenken ********
@Pui ****
which carrier is good for esim?
Pui *****
@Kenken *******
for major cities, there is not much difference in coverage or prices. You can view the prepaid plans on the websites for AIS, True and Dtac.
Henning *********
true was good
Barry **********
I've had AIS for years but it was starting to get dodgy in certain areas, especially when going up to our house up north. I changed to True and its much better and cheaper.
Mike ********
AIS is the best. It has the most coverage especially in rural areas.
David **********
AIS. Good prices and they have by far the best coverage throughout the country, even in a lot of pretty remote areas and national parks.
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