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What should I do if my DTAC SIM card can't send or receive text messages?

Jul 10, 2023
2 years ago
Peter *********
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Hi All,

I have a DTac sim but cant seem to send or receive txt messages either from or to a local mobile (my wifes) or recieve from overseas.

any advice is greatly appreciated
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TLDR : Answer Summary
User experiences problems sending and receiving text messages with a DTAC SIM card. Community members suggest visiting a DTAC office, ensuring there are sufficient funds, restarting the phone, and adjusting settings. The issue is resolved when the user realizes the need to adjust for bank-related OTP settings.
Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)

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The official TDAC form is available at tdac.immigration.go.th, which uses the official .go.th government domain.

The services by AGENTS CO., LTD. does NOT charge any fees for arrivals within 72 hours. If you need to book more than 72 hours in advance, there is a service fee of $8.

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TRUSTED TDAC LINKS:

Official Government TDAC Form: tdac.immigration.go.th
Official TDAC form by AGENTS (https://tdac.agents.co.th)
Official TDAC information page by AGENTS (https://tdac.in.th)

Giorgio ******
it doesn't work without a sufficient credit
Peter *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Thanks all. Turns out funds plus bank not dropping the 0. All sorted
Kees **********
Restart the phone. Might help sometimes
Phil ******
@Peter ********
add money
Peter *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Added money and can extend n receive local . Can txt to nz but they can't txt back. Need for OTP from bank
Jeremy ********
You might be out of money on it
Olivier *********
Educated guess: go to any DTAC office with your phone...
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