@Jack ***************

personally I order from Samsung website. I need to add I'm in the USA and only visit THA. I have T Mobile as a carrier, where I actually get fairly decent service in cities in THA. No charge. My reason for have AIS sim is for fast Internet.

I just prefer to own my phone outright. I could use any service I please, no issue. I just happen to choose T-Mobile because of international coverage and free Internet on Delta flights ( although now Delta offers for free on most flights anyways).

@Jack ***************

three things for me. You have to get your phone unlocked by the carrier. The carrier adds their bloat ware and apps and you have to wait on the carrier updates versus the manufacturer phone updates, then the ultimate flexibility of carrier choice. Not locked into any service provider. I'm personally in the Samsung Ecosystem, Everytime there is a new phone roll out the incentives are pretty aggressive between trade in value and bonus credits, I usually pay out of pocket around $500 for the top flagship phones unlocked. Same price as carrier I guess.

For me, with AIS, yes you buy a physical SIM card that they then will use as an ESIM on the phone. I'm not sure if this is what you are asking. I could add more E SIM. But I always buy the unlocked version of phone direct from Samsung. Never a carrier phone.

@Mitch ****

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@Chris ********************

I used in September. No line. Less than 40 seconds and through. Fantastic.

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@Scott ********

🤣🤣. Right that should be the plan. 🤙🏾. Hang loose. I would also say this too. There are always 2 separate rules and prices in Thailand. One set for Thai National and another set for Farang. Best of luck, but I think you will ask yourself is it worth it. Or just keep your money and business in US and treat Thailand as your worry free retirement paradise. Your price and rules not the same as Thai.

@Scott ********

I think you are answering your own question. When you're property is confiscated and you have no legal standing to recover it back. You might have to rely on somebody's legal interpretation for something that is not well defined. Not being a citizen, I'm not sure you will have the same legal footing. That's a lot of money in Thailand, I'm sure somebody would love to break your balls. Is it worth it. Think of your risk versus reward. I say keep your business state side or sell your business. A lot of trouble and risk.

Xmas will hit a low spot. I made the mistake of not getting some Baht for dollar in my last visit. I was lazy and ran out of time.

@Marty ********

okay, that is just social security. I honestly hope I am not relying on government SS for retirement. 😁. But I understand what you mean.