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What is the easiest way to call the US from Thailand?

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Dec 2, 2023
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Glen *******
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Can someone let me know the easiest way to call the US? I need to get in touch with my bank and I think it’s a toll free number, but my phone won’t let me dial internationally
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To call the US from Thailand, several options were suggested by the community. Popular apps include Skype, Yolla, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Google Voice. Users also recommended checking with local phone companies about their international calling services. Using Wi-Fi calling with a US SIM card is also an option. Several respondents noted that Skype allows free calls to US toll-free numbers.
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David ********
Which app will let me get texts from American and also gives you a telephone number
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 I would try WhatsApp
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Magic jack. Use the app sign up get a phone # you can then call and get texts
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Brian ********
Try Skype
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Brian **********
I’ve used Magicjack app for years. Works great to call USA and Canada from anywhere in the world on wifi.
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Bill *********
Many variables here. You can try using one of the apps as mentioned. Also check with your cell phone company, might have to visit their website, to see if they have an international calling plan you can add to your plan. Make sure it allows Thailand to your country. Some don't.
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Greet ****************
WhatsApp, it is free allover the world as also FB messenger
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 but not able to call a company or a bank
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@Nigel *************
 ok thank you
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Glen *******
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Thanks everyone, I set up Skype and it appears to be working. Very helpful, you guys are awesome
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Mark *********
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 or Line or FB Messenger.
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@Mark ********
 it’s not, I’m retired?
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Kim *********
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 no that is not for companies
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@Kim ********
 Okay. Didn't realize his was a company request.
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@Mark ********
 it wasn't but he wants to call his bank
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@Kim ********
 just wanted to call a toll free number, WhatsApp worked as well.
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 oh interesting 👍
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Andy *********
I use wifi calling with my USA sim.
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Alan ******
True is 006 plus country code and number, but I think your company needs to activate first.
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 That's what I used
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Brian *******
Get the Yolla app and load it with a few $.
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Grant *******
Viber
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Larry *********
Use Facebook messenger. Cost free calls.
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Larry *********
I didn’t know that. Good to know.
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 but you cannot cal a company or bank number on it
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James *********
I just use my AIS phone at 3baht/min.
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Jack ****************
Another vote for Skype. I'm sure there are other ways. I recently made a couple international calls with my phone and it wound up adding 600 baht to my bill.
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Mahesh *********
Google Voice lets you make free calls to the USA.
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John ********
Use Facebook messenger it's free and you can do face-to-face
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Nigel **************
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 cannot call companies on it only friends
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 ok sorry
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@John *******
 no problem. O P wants to call their bank.
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Bä ****
Skype it’s free for calling 1-800 (bank numbers)
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Ilse **********
Skype
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Todd *********
Use Skype as a landline
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Marty *********
Ask your phone company how to make international calls. I have AIS. I just have to dial 003 first.
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Randy ********
Try Talkatone or TextNow. Both are able to make calls, for free.
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Roberto *********
Yolla is the easiest
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Linz ************
We occasionally need to telephone the UK and so have loaded and set-up a Skype account

Was easy to do and is ideal for is, not aware of any reason why it shouldn’t be the same for you
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 I also use Skype and have it associated with my UK mobile number so that shows up as my caller ID. Works very well.
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