In fact, the theme of mobile Internet in Thailand is pretty extensive. However, most of the information is not needed. So I decided do this: it will be just an instruction how get 3G / 4G mobile internet in your phone or laptop. Actually, I myself do it, because in my opinion, this option best / most convenient.
The content of the article
- 1 We receive the mobile Internet from Dtac
- 1.1 Where to buy sim card DTAC in Thailand
- 1.2 How much does Simka and tariffs cost?
- 1.3 Documents for SIM purchase
- 1.4 Tariffs with gigabyte restriction
- 1.5 Unlimited fares from DTAC
- 2 Useful information
- 2.1 How to disable the Internet package
- 2.2 Internet settings Dtac
- 2.3 How to top up the balance of Dtac and other operators
- 2.4 How to check balance with Dtac and other codes
We get mobile Internet from Dtac
Where to buy sim card DTAC in Thailand
My advice to you is to take Simka immediately at the airport upon arrival at Bangkok / Phuket / Krabi airport, then not to look! Especially can take almost for free.
- Buy in advance through the Internet local Thai SIM on the site Klook and get 4G internet for 8 days for 131 baht instead 299 baht Your sim card will be waiting for you right at the airport at the Klook / Dtac kiosk. It’s just a gift, such prices nowhere else not. The tariff is more than enough for instant messengers, browsing sites, google maps and so on. Here is a detailed instruction just in case.
Order sim card DTAC 2 times cheaper →
- Airport Bangkok and Phuket. At the exit of the baggage claim There are racks of Thai operators. Buy a sim card and one of proposed tariffs there. If the packages do not fit, ask only sim card for 49 baht. Package then connect yourself. But remember, from Airport leave without the Internet. It is better to take at least from point 1. О packages below.
- Minimarkets 7-eleven or Family Mart. Come and say: DTAC SIM or DTAC SIM CARD (pronounced “dItak”). Sometimes you can see or hear the phrase Dtac Happy or just Happy, it’s the same thing, just sim cards that sell to tourists go under Happy brand. Cons of the way – sim cards DTAC there are not always and may have to bypass several shops.
- Dtac offices. Located in shopping malls and shop sellers phones / charges / wires.
In the envelope with a SIM card, there will immediately be a regular SIM + Micro + Nano. From the usual sims squeezed out the necessary, micro or Nano. Instructions for using a sim card (comes with a sim card) sometimes contains the Russian language. Although there is nothing to do.
Universal sim cards for travel →
As an option, do not buy a local Thai sim card and drive along many countries with universal travel sims. In thailand the cost is more expensive than local, but if you need a little traffic, then the sim card will be more profitable.
Envelope and sim card DTAC of all sizes
How much is SIM and tariffs
Thai sim card itself without internet costs 49 baht and 15 baht will be on the bill. There are different sims with different names, but if you don’t bother (you’re not going to call, and you are not interested in stock), then no matter what to take. You can see for yourself what SIM cards are on the official website in Prepaid / SIMs section.
In 7-eleven, SIMs are usually sold with already connected Internet packages like Happy Tourist SIM (for 299 baht or 599 baht). And these sims will offer you at the airport. None prevents to buy such a package, exhaust it, disconnect it and connect it other. But it is better to take a sim card for 49 baht without a package.
In a separate post he wrote about roaming, tariffs for calls and Special codes to call cheaper from Thai sim card Russia
Documents to buy SIM
- Only international passport.
From July 31, 2015 all Thai SIM cards must be registered with their operators. Used to be sim card in thailand sold freely and no documents when you buy them was required.
To buy you need a passport and everything, no questionnaire fillings. The SIM card will be registered by the seller, which is at the Dtac sales point which is in 7-eleven. The whole procedure takes no more than 5 minutes. Enough single passport for registering multiple sim cards.
Tariffs with gigabyte restriction
Note that the prices for packages are indicated without VAT, i.e. add 7%, exactly this amount will be deducted from your accounts.
Above, I said that you can not connect Internet packages in airport, and buy only sim for 49 baht. So, you will be offered there tariffs are a bit more expensive than on the official site. Better take advance through Klook.
And below I have a sign of tariffs from the site DTAC (traffic packages). They are limited to a certain amount of traffic, which buy, such from you will be. After exceeding the specified number of gigabytes, the speed severely limited. We in Russia also. Look next section, there is a slightly different principle – limiting the number of traffic and speed.
| Cost of | Traffic | Code |
|---|---|---|
| 29 baht per day | 1GB * | * 104 * 882 * 9 #  |
| 99 baht per week | 2GB * | * 104 * 342 * 9 # |
| 149 baht per week | 5GB * | * 104 * 315 * 9 # |
| 199 baht per month | 1GB ** | * 104 * 349 * 9 # |
| 299 baht per month | 5GB * | * 104 * 325 * 9 # |
| 499 baht per month | 10GB * | * 104 * 320 * 9 # |
* Maximum speed 100 Mbit / s, and after exceeding the volume traffic speed is limited to 64 Kbps. ** Maximum speed of 100 Mbit / s, and after exceeding the traffic volume limited to 128 Kbps. These limitations are such that Internet cannot be used.
Full information on all packages with a certain amount gigabytes is on the Dtac website in the Prepaid / Add-on Packages / NEW section! Super Max-Net.
You can also see the Prepaid / Add-on tariff line. Packages / OK! Net with simultaneous limiting the number of gigabytes and speed. These rates are cheaper, but their speed limited to 384Kbps – 10 Mbps.
The speed of the mobile Internet in Thailand, it happens more
Unlimited fares from DTAC
DTAC in early 2019 changed the line of unlimited packages. They have become more expensive and now 60 minutes into local conversations.
All unlimited fares have a speed limit. So you will need to choose how many days this package will be valid and what speed you will have If you need video calls, youtube, then better to take from 4 Mbps, otherwise it will slow down. Fees with 256 Kbps I would did not consider at all. Torrents are prohibited.
| Cost of | Speed | Code |
|---|---|---|
| 99 baht per week | 512 kilobits / s | * 104 * 76 * 9 |
| 119 baht per week | 1 megabit / s | * 104 * 77 * 9 # |
| 169 baht per week | 4 megabits / s | * 104 * 78 * 9 # |
| 249 baht per week | 10 megabits / s | * 104 * 79 * 9 # |
| 349 baht per month | 512 kilobits / s | * 104 * 96 * 9 # |
| 449 baht per month | 1 megabit / s | * 104 * 97 * 9 # |
| 649 baht per month | 4 megabits / s | * 104 * 98 * 9 # |
I gave only the main packages, and a description of all the packages is in Section: Prepaid / Add-on Packages / Go NO LIMIT.
Useful information
How to disable Internet package
Such a question arises for those who have exhausted their traffic before end of the reporting date. For example, you bought a tariff of 5GB for 30 days, but the traffic ended at you in 2 weeks. And to you, either disconnect this package and reconnect the new (same) again, or wait another 2 weeks (until 30 days are over) until it matches subscriber again and you will not be given traffic again. Moreover, if the account there will be no money, that is, the subscriber for the package can not be written off, then the package will shut down. But you can turn it off before.
- The easiest way to access your personal account on the DTAC website (enter the phone and confirm with SMS) and there disconnect. Not there a lot of settings, so it’s not hard to find: My Package (in the top меню) => Add-on package => Current => Иконка корзины.
- Call the call center and disable the package Internet. They speak in English.
- Find a DTAC office and ask the Thais there for you disable.
Internet settings Dtac
Usually Internet settings are clogged in a SIM card and do nothing. not specifically needed, well, except to connect the selected internet package So once, I have something wrong with The phone and all the settings have flown. If suddenly you do not work Internet, the access point settings need to be checked first. queue, and if the access point is not assigned, then create and add new.
Для Andrioid: Настройки -> Мобильные сети-> Точка доступа -> Добавить новую.
Для iPhone: Сотовая связь -> Параметрыданных -> Сотовая сеть передачи данных -> Сотовые данные(APN, Username, Password). And then enter all that written below.
Name (Name): Dtac Access Point (APN): www.dtac.co.th Others Do not touch the field.
Next you need to poke on the created access point, making it active. You may still have to restart the phone, but mine it usually works without rebooting, just turn on mobile data.
How to top up the balance of Dtac and other operators
Life hacking. You can use the promotion code * 104 * 757 * 9 #, which will give 2GB of traffic for 7 days, costs only 50 baht. But should be initially connected to any packet of traffic. That is, you can connect the cheapest monthly package and then add these promotions.
Come to either 7-eleven or Family Mart and buy a card. payment Speak: money card Dtac 100/200/500 baht. 100/200/500 baht – this is the face value of the card, that is, how much you want to put on the account. Then erase from the back side of the protective layer and see the code. Набираете на телефоне *100* код1 код2 # ,after which the money immediately goes to the account. Everything is written there, on card, can not go wrong.
In these minimarkets and supermarkets (Tesco, Big C, etc.) you can put money through the cashier. For this you need to know your phone number.
An even simpler option to replenish a credit card on the site DTAC without leaving the hotel. Payment by credit card.
For users of electronic money there is an option to replenish Dtac via Webmoney, as well as through this exchanger. And I would recommended doing it through the exchanger, there are better courses, and You can replenish with WMR too, and not only with WMZ. Although in the case of payment via WMZ there is no difference. Replenishment instant. Similarly, you can replenish the balance of other operators.
Remember, SIM cards have a validity period. With every refill balance the validity period is extended for a number of days. The maximum renewal period is 1 year.
Money card or Refill card – Dtac recharge card
How to check balance with Dtac and other codes
* 101 * 9 # – check your balance * 101 * 1 * 9 # – check the rest of the traffic in the Internet package
* 102 * 9 # – find out your phone number * 4000 * 9 # – get login and password for Dtac wifi * 113 * 30 # – extension for 30 days, costs 2 baht * 113 * 90 # – extension for 90 days, costs 6 baht * 113 * 180 # – extension for 180 days, costs 12 baht
Here are some other codes.
Useful phone numbers
National Police Phone – 191 Fire Service – 199 Traffic Police – 1193 Tourist Police – 1155 Crime Police – 1195 Ambulance – 1554
P.S. I would be glad to add helpful comments.
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