Seeking suggestions on mobile services for Thailand where we can keep the same number but not have to pay monthly as we are in Thailand about 6 months per year.

Background; We’ve been traveling to Thailand the last 3 years on various visa types and just got a DTV in December. Yay! We had been topping up our original SIM cards so we had the same phone number all 3 years. However, TRUE/ DTAC just sent notification that this will no longer be possible due to new Thai telco regulation. What are the alternatives?

Thanks!

Not directly Visa, but related :

"I will enter Thailand again on a Non-O visa to extend after the procedure. Other times I was in Thailand I had an AIS Prepaid SIM with 'unlimited' data, which cost about 1200 Baht.

Now I want to live there permanently and am exploring other possibilities.

So my question is: what operator and formula would you advise is the best to get a decent amount of data (minimum 2 GB/day or 60 GB/month)."

I will arrive in BKK on November 22nd. Normally I buy a 30 day SIM card from AIS at the airport. This; Because I never stayed longer than 30 days in a row. I then reactivated the card when I return after a month or a few weeks in another country. This time I come with a 6 month visa. So I can (and will) stay 4 months. (interupted halfway by 5 days Kuala lumpur.

Who gives me the best advice for a SIM card with a lot of data for about 4 months or longer?

Which is the best pay-as-you-go SIM card for long-term use. I'm looking for something where I can top up to get exactly the amount of data I need on a card that will last long term as go back and forth between Thailand and the rest of SEA.

Sim card advice and recommendations?

I will be in Koh Phangan for a couple of months and wondering the best SIM option?

I have seen 8, 15, and 30 day deals but I'm confused as to how these work and if I can top up again etc.

Some people have said not to get a tourist/traveller SIM.

IF I PURCHASE A THAI INTERNET PACKAGE FOR ONE MONTH I CAN ACCESS ALL MY APPS AND TRANSFERS . eg messenger banking ?

thanks guys,