Answered3 years ago
What is the cheapest prefix to call the UK from Thailand?
THIM and TDAC notice
Need a clearer THIM and TDAC explanation? Read the THIM guide on thim.in.th.
Under everything else.
Can someone give me the prefix to ring the uk on a cheaper rate. I used it before but have forgotten it now.
TIA
Can someone give me the prefix to ring the uk on a cheaper rate. I used it before but have forgotten it now.
TIA
Answer summary
Users share various prefixes and methods for making cheaper calls to the UK from Thailand. The prefixes vary by mobile carrier: 00500 for AIS, 00400 for DTAC, and 006 for True. Other suggestions include using apps like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, or Skype for free calls, as well as VOIP services like Voipcheap.com for better rates on landline calls.
17 repliesnewest first
Click comment and we will ask for your email, then OTP, then name.
Nigel **********
003-44- for AIS
David *********
If you have an I phone and the person you are calling has an I phone than you can call by FaceTime and it is a free call
Paul ********
OP@David ********
no it’s a land lineDavid *********
@Paul *******
In my comment I am assuming you know you need an internet connection to use FaceTime It is not a land line.Paul ********
OP@David ********
yes my boy works for Apple in the uk so I know all about it thanks
Stuart *********
Use a VOIP service like Voipcheap dot com and after adding like $10 credit you get free calls to landlines in most western countries and cheaper than Skype calls to mobiles.
Stephan ***********
If you use True it's 006 and/or
*****
. The last one costs you 1 Baht per minute when you call fixed line, 6 Baht for mobile.Heather *******
Mytello takes some beating
Heather *******
Which I use for business related calls otherwise WhatsApp, fb, messenger and Skype
Mark ********
Skype
Christopher *************
It's called what's app 🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️
Pui *****
It's different depending on what mobile phone carrier you have.
Steve *******
Whatsapp, fb, yahoo, messenger all free
David ***********
*****
for AIS and *****
for DTAC i believe. Do double check though
John **********
Depends on your carrier, Google is your friend
Bill *********
I use
*****
Paul ********
OP@Bill ********
thanksActivity
13 joined13
people
Related
25What is the best SIM card to get in Thailand and do they expire every 30 days?
1.2k111013d
What is the best eSIM to use in Thailand for METV?
4.6k91292mo
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 is the best eSIM card service to use while traveling in Thailand?
9.1k645010mo
How can I get a local SIM card in Thailand, and what documents do I need?
3.8k24301y
What is the best way to get an inexpensive Thai phone number for my LTR Visa stamp?
5.7k29961y
What are the best post-paid mobile plans for a Thai number for expats?
86261y
What is the best eSIM for Thailand and Ko Samui in terms of coverage?
3.6k762y
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 are the best phone service options for expats in Thailand?
9.7k61972y
Can I get a pay-as-you-go data-only SIM card for my solar-powered CCTV camera in Thailand?
3.4k1972y
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
Which mobile phone provider is the best in Bangkok for expats?
3.1k25223y
What eSIMs are recommended for use in Thailand?
2.5k18153y
What are expats' experiences using eSIMs in Thailand?
2.3k14213y
What are the best options for purchasing a long-term SIM card and data plan in Bangkok?
1.2k933y
What are the best SIM card options for a two-month stay in Thailand?
2.6k15253y
What are the best SIM card and internet options for a new apartment in Thailand?
2.5k19164y
What is the cheapest phone service in Thailand and where can I obtain it?
1.5k1075y
How can I get a local Thai cell phone number while living in the US to receive international calls and texts?
3.7k20246y
Resources
Need help with your Thailand arrival paperwork?
Talk to a trusted agent before you continue