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What options are available for US travelers to maintain their phone numbers while traveling in Thailand?

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Apr 23, 2025

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Something I found that allows US travelers to keep their current number and use it for travel check details for more info 

Not promoting just something I found and wanted to share to other travelers and a resource

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Travelers from the US can maintain their current phone numbers while traveling in Thailand by utilizing various services. Suggestions include using Google Fi for affordable options, and dual eSIMs for convenient data usage, though these may assign new Thai phone numbers monthly.

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I use this downloadable dual Esim. Only downside is that every month u will have a new thai phone number but i only use it for the unlimited data for my normal dutch simcard and to hotspot internet to my PS5 😂

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I found one for $50/year

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David **********

I have been using Google Fi for over 3 years and it's MUCH cheaper

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