Thai sim card ~ LB-69

Ladyboy Guru Joined: 09 Feb 2006 Posts: 3518 Points: 2972

Do i have to register a thai simcard? Can i buy refill/pay-as i-go everywhere??

Thanks
Rick

About a year ago you needed ID/Passport to buy a SIM card however, recently my friend bought one while I was with him in a 7/11 without any such requirement.

Ladyboy Newbie Joined: 18 Jan 2007 Posts: 3 Points: 23

since it's been brought up, Will thos SIM cards work in US phones? or will I have to buy a new phone?

It will depend on what model phone you are bringing, but in reality virtually all current model phones are compatible in Thailand

From my understanding, all dual band and tri-band phones will work.

Once you get yourself a Thai sim card from the 7 eleven or local convenience store, you are in business.

Then you simply buy the re-charge cards and top up as needed.

Cheers
Koykaeng

Ladyboy God Joined: 21 Jun 2006 Posts: 5448 Points: 12902

I'm not a phone buff but the first time I tried to get a time sim to work on my phone it wasn't compatible and I had to get my phone unlocked from it's current network, which costs about 100bht and can be done at most phone shops. MBK has a whole leevl devotede to mobile phones.

Ladyboy Newbie Joined: 18 Jan 2007 Posts: 3 Points: 23

thank you for answering my question.

SuperModel Joined: 31 Oct 2005 Posts: 145 Points: 38

To my experience, all Sim cards work well with any Nokia.

Not all will work out of Thailand though. I have a 1-2 call Sim, can receive calls outside Thailand but am not able to call out Confused

When arguing with their office, the answer was "Sir, your Sim is fine, you can call out"... guess it's one more example of Thai Professionality Evil

Ladyboy God Joined: 21 Jun 2006 Posts: 5448 Points: 12902

I've recently had the same experience.

I have a 12call sim, and around November last year it suddenly started working in the UK. I can recieve calls and messages on it but have trouble send and callng back. I think 12call now have a new partnership with Orange netwrok in the UK at least.

The 2 main 'pay as you go' network suppliers in Thailand are 12call and Dtac.
From my knowledge it seems that Dtac are generally cheaper for making national calls, where as 12call are only slightly more expensive but cheaper making international calls.
You should also dial 00 9 before your country code when dialing internationally, as this makes the call cheaper.

Ladyboy Expert Joined: 02 Dec 2005 Posts: 959 Points: 2

I had a thai-sim-card last year, as i came back to thailand in february this sim wasnt working anymore. DTAC told me that i have to top up the card at least once in 3 months, if not you lose the number and have to buy a new card. :(

Is there any sim-card provider where this is different? I dont want to buy a new sim everytime i go to thailand. I just need a sim where my number stays valid for 6-8 months without top up.

Thanks for any info!

Ladyboy God Joined: 21 Jun 2006 Posts: 5448 Points: 12902

I'm not sure that is true any more. It use to be the case, but I know with 12call now you can leave your phone inactive for upto 12 months before you lose the number, as long as you leave credit on it.

When you top up (with 12call) it should tell you the date when that top up will expire, which should be in 12 months time. Someone once told me that your credit will go down 50bht every month it remains inactive, but I have never found this to be the case with 12call.

I think you also have the chance to register your sim when you buy it, but I have never done this and don't know if it makes a difference.

Ladyboy Expert Joined: 02 Dec 2005 Posts: 959 Points: 2

Thanks for the info Kliome! Will try 12call next time!

Ladyboy Guru Joined: 09 Feb 2006 Posts: 3518 Points: 2972

You know if you can recieve and send sms on the thai simcard (12) in Europe?
I don´t think you can, all i get is those annoying ringthai and tvpool messages.

until 15/10/2007