Cellular and SIM in Thailand – Answers to FAQ

A trip to Thailand is often related to maintaining communication, Answer that we will try in this article. Cellular communication covers virtually the entire territory of Thailand, the exceptions are some islands and the most distant provinces. Since roaming with Russian operators Megafon, MTS or Beeline is so brutal that the only call from talking in three words can not only “nullify” you, but also make a bankrupt then let’s talk about how to call from Thailand to Russia without notable expenses, and how are things with it overlooking the exotic shores of the Gulf of Siam. Concerning mobile internet, it was described in this article.

How to use the Thai “simka”?

Sim card in Thailand may belong to one of the three most popular operators: TrueMove, DTAC or AIS. The rules for using them are almost the same.

Where to find?

You can buy a SIM card in Thailand in the same chain stores 7-Eleven and Family Mart or in cellular salons connections that exist in every major mall, as well as outlets

What’s the price?

About how much a SIM card in Thailand can not be said definitely. If the cheapest tariff plan and at the moment conducting promotions, then at least 50 baht. With prepaid amount on the balance – up to 600 baht.

How to activate?

Activate a SIM card in Thailand is easier than a steamed turnip. In this you will help the one who sells it. And in some cases, activation takes place automatically, it is necessary to install it in the slot of the mobile phone. Purchased near the cash terminal “Sims” do not have a pin code, binding to your passport is also not required. If you do everything by rules, and this is necessary if in Thailand you linger more, than a month, then go with the purchase to the nearest cellular office operator and register SIM card on your name. In a number This is beneficial because you can block the account if “SIM” is broken, lost, stolen – that is, will become available All the usual options for communicating with the mobile operator. If you have permission to work in Thailand, then the registration of “Sims” will allow use unlimited tariff plans and credit method account replenishment.

How to replenish the balance?

Telecom operators in Thailand offer several ways account replenishment. Most Thais “put money on a mobile phone” there where to shop – at the cash terminals of the network Family Mart and 7-Eleven stores. For this they acquire prepaid cards worth from tens to hundreds of baht. The algorithm of actions in dealing with them is quite normal: erase protective strip and enter the code that is written there.

If there is no card, then tell the operator about the desire to replenish bill, give him the money and get a check with a code combination. AT supermarket can not go. Near their entrance, next to the toll scales, there are payment terminals. They always take a commission collection, minimum 10%. But, unlike our “one-armed bandits,” The percentage decreases with increasing amount.

The most advanced way is to contact your dealer cellular or computers. You give him cash and inform number. He dumps the required amount from your account to yours. Office operator – the most reliable and trouble-free way to replenish. You can also get on any promotion, earn bonuses.

How to extend the validity period?

Cellular communication in Thailand for tourists can be beneficial and, that after the last recharge of the SIM card balance, its term action extended for a year. Throw off money on a mobile phone, and you may not have to buy a new sim card next time. But this will happen only if you purchased a card on standard fare. Alert about what happened replenishment will come in SMS message.

How to call to Thailand from Russia and CIS countries?

When you purchase a sim card, the number on it is usually indicated in internal format. It looks like this: 08 * – *** – ** – **. If you want to Call from Russia to Thailand, it should be changed. The first Zero you change to Thailand’s international code +66. In the end your Thai number looks like this: + 66-8 * – *** – ** – **.

How to call from Thailand to Russia and CIS countries?

Mobile communication in Thailand has the same terms of use as taken all over the world. If you are dialing an international number, then The first is the country code. For Russia, this is +7. After is the city code or the Russian mobile operator: St. Petersburg – 812, Moscow – 495 or 499, Megaphone – 921. The last one to dial seven numbers phone numbers. A minute of conversation costs about 28 baht.

If your tariff allows you to go online, you can use the IP-telephony service. Then the cost of the conversation drop to nine or even five baht per minute. In this case, before international code, you must specify the three digits of the code of this type of communication. They are also three kinds, they differ in the way they are calculated. cost.

• 009 – every second is taken into account. Cost ~ 5 baht per minute.
• 008 – only minutes are counted, and incomplete minute counts as whole. Cost ~ 7 baht per a minute
• 007 – counted every 30 seconds rounding up. Cost ~ 9 baht per minute.

For example: in the usual cellular communication you dial +7 495 111-11-11, and through IP 009 7 495 111-11-11. note that the + sign is removed.

How to call within Thailand?

Not less interesting is how to call inside Thailand or to this country from abroad. Local talk billed very democratically. Thais do not know what “roaming” (as opposed to Russian operators). Therefore, the “SIM” can buy it in Suvarnabhumia fearlessly use it, for example, in Phuket. Depending on the fare price of local conversations range from one to three baht per minute. No free Only incoming calls, but also SMS messages.

Thai traditional typography does not provide using dashes, they are usually replaced with spaces. To not confuse where the traditional spelling, and where the following western Consider the number of characters typed. In addition to code combinations, there should be eight of them. Such complexity may arise if you want to use an advertising brochure or business card that has internal use.

Which mobile operator is better?

In our experience, the best signal quality and coverage is practically no blind spots provided by the operator DTAC. With him you stay in touch even if you go to the sea excursion. It is quite tolerable to talk to Moscow, while for example, on James Bond Island.

How to make a call without a mobile phone?

Those born in the USSR will experience a fit of nostalgia, and younger people will cultural shock, if you say that you can go home from Thailand call the pay phone. To do this, go to the network Family Mart or 7-Eleven store and at the terminal cash registers buy card Oversea Call Card. Now Find a pay phone on the street and read the instructions on it. The cost of the conversation will be commensurate with what you commit, Using the “SIM” of one of the local operators. But A sim card for calls in Thailand will allow you to put off your favorite smartphone to the bottom of the suitcase.