Stay Connected in Thailand: The Best Sim Card Packages
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- Wheres the best deal for a SIM Package here in Thailand? I got you covered in todays video both inside the airport and out! Stay tuned to the end though for the best deals and winner over all.. I think you will be surprised!
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Rob, Thank you for putting this together! I have been trying to figure out what the best deal is, so your video came at a perfect time. I know you hated doing it, but it’s actually one of your most useful and helpful videos yet. Much appreciated!! Keep up the great work! 🙏🙏
Happy it helped! Seems to be good timing looking at the comments
Hello Rob. So, the best deals for Sim Cards will be at 7 eleven stores. Is that correct ?
Thank you !
AIS has the best coverage especially indoor. Put this in mind because at some indoor places the coverage for other companies is bad and you'll hate that.
Excellent video mate. Thank you for all the legwork👍
Your welcome happy to help!
Thanks that is a great video and given there is three of us we should save quite a bit next trip.
Thank you so much I appreciate it 🙏🏻 happy it has helped you guys!
Loved the video arriving next week 14 Jan 2024 are prices still similar and are esims an option thank you for you contribution!
Hey man, I for one appreciate you taking the time to do this video. I've been to Thailand several times and usually get my SIM card setup at the airport or on my last visit, I got a eSIM. So, looks like it's 7-11 for me when I return!
Glad I could help 👍🏻
Thank you! 🙏 Great video
Glad you liked it! Thank you
Mate really appreciate your'e efforts here, its a year later but hopefully most of the information is the same. thanks
Thank you will be arriving a couple days this is important information right now
Arriving in Bangkok tonight, you saved us a lot of trouble and money!!! Thank you
Happy to hear! I hope you enjoy your stay 😁
Best video yet now I know
Thank you sir
I originally got the DTAC tourist sim at the airport for 90 days, and renewable for 90 days two more times (total 9 months). Ended up being about 250thb/mo paid 3months at a time. When that expired, I just used the DTAC APP to go to Packages - My Choice, where you can customize what you want. You can choose how long you want 1, 3, 7, 15, 30, or 90days. Then choose how much data you want at max speed each month. Then choose if you want any minutes for phone calls. I get 90 day plan, with unlimited internet but 20GB at maximum speed, and 30 minutes of calls each month for 608thb/90days (203thb/mo). It seems like a good deal to me. But really, almost anywhere I go, there is wifi available. So having the plan is more of a security blanket.
That’s a lot of numbers Jon 😂 appreciate you sharing because it helps the community for sure 👌🏻
Thank you for that detailed information!
@@ProjectBangkoky dont u have clip on your videos how else do ppl supposed to steal your drone clips
Good vid mate I live here too but the "sim" card situation is a nightmare. I think I will head to 7-11 and see what they got!
Bro, killer info. Thx and Cheers👍🏾✌🏾
Your welcome sir 🙏
@@ProjectBangkok ✌🏾
Super helpful, I got to Bangkok last night!
Can these sims be recharged? Or do they become obsolete after the 3 months? I’m retired and moving there and so I don’t want a tourist sim. I just want a regular sim.
Couldn't you use the 7-Eleven at the airport to get your SIM?
Perfect I was just looking into this last night and then you did this Vlog …. Legend.
Thank you and I’m now all sorted . You hated it but hey it’s was worth it 😅….
Oh man.. the positive comments Iv had already on this video is unreal.. I’m so happy I helped 1 person let alone how many have replied.. was 100% worth making now!
Can you buy the 7/11 True Sim Card at the Airport Store?
great information. thank you 👍
Glad it was helpful!
Remember that all carriers/companies networks don't work with all phones. I tried True 1st but they run on the CDMA network. My phone is a GSM device. AIS is the network that runs on the GSM network. But the prices are pretty competitive across the board. Much less that what you would pay in the Good Old USA.
What phone you rocking Johnny? Can’t remember the last time I had this issue but I tend to stay up to date with my phone for work
@@ProjectBangkok One Plus 10. T-Mobile in the US.
i looked it up to verify. you just saved me a lot of headaches. thanks!
Thanks man! I go buy it at the seven eleven in 4 weeks 😁
Good choice! Happy this video helped
I was in December Thailand and I bought AIS unlimited Internet 1 month and the network is very good
Internet is fast
And I have almost everywhere 5G with AIS 👍🏻👍🏻👌🏻👌🏻
Thanks for sharing Kevin 😀
Blinding bruv I’m all over the 90 day Ais 🙏🏼
Happy this was helpful 🤙🏻
Hi thank you so much for this video! which recomended me .. We arrived to Krabi Ao Nang for the first time and we purchased AIS 3 month for 500 bath in shop here in the city. Thanks again!!!
Using hotel wifi is always business speed wifi...free for two devices...😉
Mobile, fiber and Wi-Fi in Bangkok is the best speeds Iv ever had.. ever!
@@ProjectBangkok yes it does what it says on the tin...😉👍😆
are there alternatives to sim cards like portable pocket wifis? im planning to go to Bangkok end of October beginning of November
Not only sim card.
Never ever exchange money at the airports anywhere in the world.
Rates are " scam " rate.
Just exchange very very small amount of money.
Or get small amount of cash from home country.
Exchange your pounds,dolars or euros in the city exchange buerous.
Dont go to banks.
They also crooks.
Just walk around a few exchange offices, which one gives you more.
That's the right one.
Completely agree with this advice! It’s not just Thailand but all countries.. just have a touch of patience to get the best deals
Does your phone need to be unlocked to any network as mine is three only
Mmmm I would presume so but I’m not 100%. Maybe an eSIM would be good for you
@ProjectBangkok I have seen multiple ppl on different platforms say that they went into a 711 in Thailand to purchase a SIM card and they were refused as they were told they could only accept Thai ID cards to sell them. That they need ID with a fingerprint on them????
You need your passport that’s it. Never heard of them asking for ID card. Just need passport
what if I buy a 3 months SIM and decides to carry on a year?
So many “what if” haha 😂 I don’t have all the answers bro.. all the answers are in the video somewhere
Thanks for this video , how can i get in touch with you on IG?
Thanks man I appreciate it! What can I help you with
@@ProjectBangkok im gonna be in bangkok to livestream. I arrive at night on the 3oth, il be there for 3 weeks so correct me if im wrong. I get AIS, True 5g, i say this coz i need two to bond for my stream and choose unlimited 5g but do all this at the closest mall, correct? Btw, im a new subscriber to your channel, fantastic job man
Far too much slow pointless panning and plinky plonky music…….
You can plonky your way over to the unsubscribe button 😂
Just walk into a DTAC shop at the mall and ask to try the 299bhat unlimited data 20mb SIM and they give you a Burmese migrant SIM, 299 a month, easy.
Legend advice! Thanks for sharing 🙏🏻
Thanks for all that. For years I've kept on buying travellers packs for 600 baht or there about. Pointless, as I don't call anyone apart from on 'line'. I'll just wait til I find a 7/11 and buy the package you mentioned. Perfect! Cheers
Am happy it has helped. Thanks for watching Dave
Can you get these sims from any 7/11 me and my sister are going and we have transfers immediately when we land so trying to figure out the closest place to grab one, we’re going to be near Rawai
Yes, you will need your passport dont forget to buy one from anywhere
Thanks for sharing
My pleasure
its very expensive and wrong vid. true is take a subway or bus go to closest 711 that's all. you can get for 150 baht 1 month sim card
You can help us eliminate the "No meter" taxi drivers by just remember taxi reg. number and report it to Thai tourism police.
I don't have time for that. Just use grab all the time now
Good stuff! I bought the 599THB True Plan at DMK in early December.. It worked great and the staff there were efficient and helpful. But wow, the 3 month deals in the shopping malls are great!
I was going to go both airports but thought it would just be a waste of time and money to probably get the same prices.. I used to get sims at the airport the first couple of years coming here but then got used to moving around and how things worked here so just waited that extra 20min to get the same sim for less than half the price
Land in 3 weeks; I just changed my plans for the better because of your video,. If you book your transportation or just take the metro to your hotel, I think you can afford to wait for a few minutes to get the best deal. Thanks.
Happy it helped! Some hotels do airport transfer but can be expensive also. The ARL train i get to Sukhumvit is 35 baht.. winning! 👌
Excellent video. Do you keep a UK mobile number active? If I make the move I’ll need to keep mine but don’t want to maintain the contract. Can probably go on a cheap contract/PAYG but was wondering if there are any alternatives like porting the number to VOIP
Why would you “need” to keep the number.. you don’t need to.. just get rid and move on lol
Is 10/15 mpbs the fastest speeds available?
Im confused..
The simcard from 7 eleven.
The 15 days cost 699baht but the 30 days only cost 350?
Haha yep.. welcome to Thailand 😂
Back in the UK if you get a multi pack of something.. let's say crisps for example.. you get a better deal ryt? In Thailand that's not a thing! It's actually cheaper to buy them individually 😂
There's many things here I will never ever understand
Perfect Video! relocating to Bangas soon and find your content very informative. Keep up this good work!!!
Thank you 🙌 I appreciate the amazing feedback 🙏
Also thank you for the Super Thanks!! UA-cam doesn't show it when I reply to comments its so annoying haha but I really appreciate it
Probably your best video yet.Thanks for all the time and effort you put into this vlog.
Quick question about tethering...What is your computer speed like when you use your phone as a hotspot?What MBPS do you recommend?
Hey Rob, I was wondering if you had any info on the internet in Thailand? I know you talked about the internet speeds in a previous video but I'm curious about the internet deals over there. I'm planning on moving to Thailand to see what it's like and my work is gonna be off my laptop. I love your content btw. My journey through Thailand is gonna be alot simpler because of you. Thanks alot.
I'm Thai and currently I pay 1014 thb per month for 1gbps download and 200mbps upload and that's home internet. it also include mobile plan, 10gb data and 200 minutes call. and also a truevision(cable tv) it comes with the fiber optic and you just plug it from the modem. and I think it would cost around 599 to 699 just for the home internet.
Thanks for the trouble you went through, should be arriving in a week and now I know just what to do. Also love your style, fast paced, no nonsense, very informative😁. You just earned two new subscribers (wife and I)!
Woop woop welcome to the madness 😜
There is a 7/11 on the bottom floor of the Airport, across from the ALR station
Thanks John.. this comment is a bit more civilised 😂
P.s. it’s ARL 😉
gr8 content..going soon 4 the 1st time and this is exactly what i need to know! cheers!
YES! I helped someone haha makes it all worth it 👌🏻
Fantastic you have hatred something that has helped us with all these networks and know knowing what to look for has helped me to understand. I’ve got Dtac and I’m happy . Thanks for your advice. Peace ✌️
Your welcome Paul always a pleasure! 🙏
Thanks Rob, appreciated. Everything is always top dollar at the airport! Well timed as we arrive next weekend!
Happy it has helped people 🙂
Nice one 👍 7eleven it is
Thank you for the explanation. I have a question and I have not been able to find the answer on your channel. Which bank do you recommend to exchange money and/or do you have extra tips for exchanging at an atm or inside a bank?
Super rich seems to be the best exchange.. there’s always a que for them there so popular
Thank you for this video. Do you know if 7-11 sells E sim from True or just physical sim?
Iv only seen the packs myself
Last year I was in Thailand and I believe the AIS website mentioned that they might offer service through eSIM activation. Would it be possible to get service with an eSIM activation now? I'm not sure if eSIM has become more widely available since Apple made a big push for eSIMs in America last year with the iPhone 14.
For Americans traveling to Thailand, I recommend getting an eSIM activation for a few days as a bridge. This way, when you land at the Thailand Airport, you will have immediate service. You can then use the internet to call a Grab Taxi and have a few days to go to a mall and get a SIM card for longer-term service.
Wow, great work!! Saving us quite a bit of money!! 😃😃👍👍👍👍Thanksssssss........
When you see me I hope its passed forward in the form of beer 😂
Have you looked at some online retailers like line, shopee, I heard they have great deals, maybe a good option for long term people
Nope.. time vs reward. Get the 7/11 sim 😂
Thanks , great info. Just wish overseas calls were included like in Australia. Funny I thought that would be the norm lol.
THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH. I GREATLY APPRECIATE THIS. Here is my situation. I will be going to Phuket for around 2-3 weeks. I will be working at night and I will need internet fast enough for video conferencing. JUST IN CASE if the hotel doesn't have good wifi, I was going to get a sim card and use my phone as a hotspot. What do you suggest I get for the fastest and most reliable? I assume AIS 100GB? Please let me know if you get the chance. Thank yo so much!
I can only imagine the extra hard work you put on this video. SO MANY prices, promotions and numbers. 😂😂😂So THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THAT. It is indeed a very informative and helpful video, AS ALWAYS!!!
God help me when I do the money exchange video that someone suggested
THANK UUUUU!!! GREAT WORK!!!!
i think the alternate advice is to avoid tourist sims at 7 eleven and also checkout family mart offerings. also phone providers in a market or on the street can have packages for 199 baht for 14 or 30 days, iirc.
The odds of finding a family mart vs 7/11 is just bad.. walk any direction and you will run into a 7.. same can’t be said for the latter.. and you can’t google where the nearest one is or how to get there.. because you don’t have a sim 😂
@@ProjectBangkok fair point. :D 7/11 is good when they have good sims in stock. to clarify, when i said "tourist sim", they sometimes stock sims that actually say they are a tourist sim and they are way more expensive than regular sim cards sold there.
Always appreciate videos like this! It’s good to know they have better deals.
Is the currency exchange usually better at the airport or also at the malls?
A good video to make would be to show people how to avoid those cabs when they land and show step by step how go take the train to get to your destination in Bangkok. Keep up the great videos!
I’m not sure about the exchanges but that’s a good idea.. sounds like a headache video to make haha 😂
I’m a step ahead of you.. here’s the video about not using the taxis
Stop using the Airport Taxis! Airport Rail Link Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
ua-cam.com/video/J-461ZRFJPE/v-deo.html
The currency exchange at airports around the world is known to be poor. If possible, exchange only a minimum there to get you through your 1st day. Then go to SuperRich, which is a popular exchange with locations around the city. They even have an APP to check the rates and list the locations.
Also, before leaving home, you could open a WISE account. Then you can transfer some cash from your Bank to the WISE account, and exchange to Thai Baht inside the account (great rates). You can use the WISE card almost anywhere/everywhere that takes Visa. You'll still need cash for street food, nightmarkets, and small local vendors, taxi/tuktuks, etc. But the WISE card is quite handy.
Might be a silly question, but if you buy the tourist SIM cards, can you change it to a monthly payment? I want a sim as soon as I arrive but I don’t want to be switching numbers constantly. That one year deal sounds great though
Hi.
Planning to visit Bangkok soon.
As you said,the true 5G sim card is available in 7elevens.
But the Suvarnabhumi airport has a 7eleven,right?in the lower level
Is the sim card available in the 7eleven at the airport?
Didn’t I answer enough questions int he video? Lol come on guys give me a break
@@ProjectBangkok Thanks for your video n reply. Sorry to have bothered you.
I know your time is precious n you can't reply to all your fans.I just had some doubts.
Any of them do an esim?
Im not to sure actually John.. I completely forget that esim actually exists haha sounding like an old man now not keeping up with current tech 😂 but this is Bangkok.. they will do..
thanks for sharing, yeah the urge and need for internet connection is to strong for me to wait 55 55, i used to have a sim years ago that i could use trip after trip just needed to keep it alive with credit and use within 9 months so could use again but they changed all the rules and you had to register your number so it was fazed out. i just normally get a tourist sim but might look different option cheers again
I used to be exactly like that. My logic on holiday was that it’s cheaper for 1 month here than it is in the UK so just didn’t care how much it was
Another useful video, landing next week 🙌 Typically just get one at the airport
I think I timed this video well looking at the comments
Are you sure with the 10 and 15 megabits per second? That’s less speed than 4g much less speed
i don't understand why people still buy sim cards on arrival. If you have a recent phone or an iphone, just get an esim: biggest providers are airalo, monty esim and maya mobile. They might eventually not be the cheapest ever however if you have paid 1000 £ for your trip (only for hotel and flight), why not getting a 10 £ esim?
The advantages? you can buy it in advance, it works as soon as you land in the country, no need to queue up and show your passport.
I'm hoping to go to Thailand for the first time this year so this will be helpful. I've been to Japan quite a few times and I usually get a Sim card online in advance.
Awww Ross! First time.. it’s going to be amazing.. just get a sim here it’s so easy. I’m excited for you. Japan is also amazing though.. one of my fav counties for sure
Great video as usual! I imagine those cover the whole country, right? I'm not sure if I'm just staying in BKK or might live for a few months in Chiang Mai
The whole country bud. Iv don’t plenty of boat trips in the past where I’m 1-2 hours away from mainland and still have crazy speeds.. god knows how they get the cell towers out there lol have got grab and Bolt in the middle of nowhere. I can’t think of a single time in 5 years I have not had signal
Tirak! Ka! Buy sim! Ka! Done. 😉
but thanks for teaching me incase i need to do it myself.
ps. A garden at Subvanabum😱 been there close to 100 times, never knew ..
Thank you for doing the leg work! Your video is so timely as we are coming to Thailand next month! And who can guess you can even make this subject so entertaining 😄
Haha entertaining is a long shot but I’ll take it 😂 thank you for watching 🙏
Thanks for your video and thanks for your channel. I anticipate using a sim primarily to use Google maps while I"m walking around (so I can find places). I just use WhatsApp to text my friends/family back home in the U.S. , and LINE to text my friends in Thailand. I use hotel wifi when I'm inside the hotel. Given this fact pattern, would the 30day unlimited download plan be sufficient for me? I've never bought a sim card for traveling related purposes, so I don't know how calls/text/using google maps effects my sim card plan.
Thank You very much. Very helpful.
Your welcome Apple
Thanks for putting this all together. Very useful info.
Your welcome
Thanks you just made getting a simm much easier.
Your very welcome. I’m happy this video has helped some people
what about 7-11 at the airport?
There’s one there
Tedious but important shiz my man!
Happy to help!
If you’re in Thailand long term get down to MBK. 1yr AIS SIM, unlimited data (never had issues with dload speeds) paid up front for 1,300baht then no monthly charges. Unbelievable
That’s amazing value!
Thank you for this video! Saved me lots of time and some money!
You're welcome!
Thanks mate again very helpfull keep on the good work
min. 9:40 look at the runner on the right LOL XD XD XD
Seven for a simcard local price...👍😆🙏
You got that right!
@@ProjectBangkok old sweat Thailand...😎
I want to buy sim online TrueM
Thanks for the update 👍🏻
Thanks Rob - really appreciate all your hardwork!
Thanks for watching I appreciate it
Do there sell SIM cards at the 7 11 inside of the airport?
Thanks for the video! This was very helpful! Hopefully true has island coverage around krabi!
This sooo appreciated! Well done buddy- excellent vid. We're aiming to use one phone as a hotspot for the rest, if need be... (when we're not in BKK) thanks- Andy
Iv used mine for hotspot a load of times. Works great! Customer service with all 3 networks has been top notch as well
Thank u, will arrive on the 7th of Feb 😎😊👍
Your welcome. Happy to help
Cheers, I called into AIS in T21 to buy the 3 MTH 500 baht package and they advised that it is unavailable at the moment. I went for the 6 MTH version 🙂
Thanks for your effort, the graphics were a great touch!
You are the best
Your welcome😄
What about eSIM so I can have my home number and a local data plan?
Iv never used eSIM yet actually.. are you sure you can keep the same number? Or just add a secondary Thai eSIM.. I never once seen any eSIM ads here but say something about iPhones getting rid of the sim port in the future
@@ProjectBangkok i used one in Taiwan, 30 gig of data, new number. But people still could call me on my home number. On the iPhone you can set one as primary for calling the other for data.
@@puggsincyberspace Oh thats samrt! makes things more simple for sure
what about esims have you used these before
Superb video thanks 👍
thank you
Your welcome
Thanks for the great video, Is it posible to get a 1 year sim with a tourist visa as I have muliple trips to Thailand over the coming year?
Just need passport to purchase. Not visa
@@ProjectBangkok Fantastic. thank you
i'm over next month for a year. gonna be heading to BKK, just found you channel, be great to link up and chat . From leeds.
when you say the shopping malls, do i go to the AIS store? i presume?
Yeah just go to the AIS store and they will help you out. There’s one in every major shopping mall