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What is the cheapest way to maintain my AIS phone account while abroad for 2-3 months?
Going out country for 2 to 3 months what's the cheapest way to keep your phone account , I'm with ais and top up monthly, can you top up outside Thailand, don't want to lose my number as need to update everything when i get back
Specialy with the bank they will put my account on hold
Thanks 🙏
Specialy with the bank they will put my account on hold
Thanks 🙏
Answer summary
To keep your AIS phone account active while traveling outside Thailand for 2-3 months, you can top up your account using the AIS app or your Thai banking app, both of which allow international access. Ensure your account stays in credit to avoid losing your number. Setting up auto-pay through your bank or using a credit card is also a viable solution. Additionally, purchasing a tourist eSIM is an option if needed during your stay.
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Jim *********
You can top up using your Thai mobile banking app or the AIS app that will connect you to your Thai banking app to top up.
Scott **********
Can anyone tell me if AIS is still doing a 60 day tourist eSIM that I can get from a AIS shop in Patong?
Graham ******
As long as your account is in credit you will not lose it due to short out of country periods but your plan will expire and you'd need to get a new plan on your return (unless it renews automatically when you have sufficient funds).
Jeff *************
Or set it up on auto pay from your bank or use a CC
Peter ********
I use true and the y have an app where I buy internet and can top up if I want
Tom *******
Don’t worry about it when I go home I just top up 300 bth when arrive back at Suvarnabhumi
Can top up through bank account if you have 1
Can top up through bank account if you have 1
Scott *********
Just top up your account
Carol **********
Would this work similarly with an eSIM? I’ll be in Thailand for about 2 months and would like not to have to get the tourist eSIM.
Doc ********
Yup you can top up out of the country through their app easy peasy
Joni****
OPDoc Trevor thanks 🙏
Janet ********
I top up in the my AIS app MONTHLY. 10 bhat from the UK then take a package out before I leave the UK for The UK.
Lars-Göran ************
At least my DTAC prepaid card gives 30 days extra for each top up, with a cap at 12 months running. No matter how small amount. It is also possible to buy a prolongation. No problem to top up the app from abroad using foreign credit or debit cards. I keep my sim alive although we only visit Thailand every 10 or 12 months. It is also great to use in neighbouring countries like Malaysia, Laos, Cambodia.
ThaiE******
Use AIS app..you see balance and expired day.Just fill up little bit before that day.
John ******
I suspended my contract when I went to Europe 2 months, no bills and back on when I returned. Go to AIS shop.
Luca ********
Every top up gives you 30 days doesn't matter the cost so do 3 separate 10 baht top up to get 90 days. Can do this also from orange machine outside every
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Phil ******
Im with AIS. they have a ฿20 plan so contact them @jon
Stephen *********
Ais as a account for your number so you can top up also helps identify its your account
Barry *******
Twelve month contract
Turquoise*********
I can extend my DTAC sim for few bhat up to one year.
I don't know if AIS has similar feature.
If don't, change provider 😊
I don't know if AIS has similar feature.
If don't, change provider 😊
Ant ***********
You can top up AIS via the App outside Thailand
Matthias **********
Just top up your account 3 times for a small amount. It will give you 3 months more. You can top up in advance up to 1 year.
Phil ********
Go on the AIS app.
It shows you how long your account is valid for.
It shows you how long your account is valid for.
Jon ********
I got a 6 month plan for my son paid up front
David **********
You can also make advance payments.
Matthew ********
Pay 3 months in advance...ez
John **********
Top up the same way you normally do
Joni****
OP@John *********
I was hoping I could do that, I'm going to UK 🇬🇧 you think I can do from thereJohn **********
Joni1828 why not?
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