Olddaddy Posted September 25 Share Posted September 25 Last time I got stuck. Had no internet. Had to wait until I got to Pattaya I need to order bolt grab etc as well as go on the apps Is it better to stop off on arrival in the airport to buy a new SIM card ,say that one called TRUE ? I need phone internet and my current one is Australian pre paid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BjornAgain Posted September 26 Share Posted September 26 Was at Swampy in March on my way back from The Lucky Country, whilst waiting in the baggage hall, did notice an AIS kiosk. Can't remember if there was a True one or not. If not, pretty sure there is one after customs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olddaddy Posted September 26 Author Share Posted September 26 Ok thanks 👍 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinapu Posted September 26 Share Posted September 26 last trip ( last month )I was able to buy True card before I even reached an immigration. It was important for me as I was supposed to meet friend in the airport who landed shortly before me. Olddaddy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olddaddy Posted September 26 Author Share Posted September 26 Must be the one near the baggage 🛄 carousel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinapu Posted September 27 Share Posted September 27 23 hours ago, Olddaddy said: Must be the one near the baggage 🛄 carousel no, it was in concourse before immigration Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithambrose Posted September 27 Share Posted September 27 6 hours ago, vinapu said: no, it was in concourse before immigration I got mine, AIS, in baggage hall. There were several shops there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reader Posted September 27 Share Posted September 27 My US phone carrier provides me with a limited data package in many different countries, including Thailand. I just turn on phone and it automatically picks up a local carrier that I use until the following day when I renew my AIS service at Silom Complex. 10tazione and vinapu 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10tazione Posted September 27 Share Posted September 27 5 hours ago, reader said: the following day when I renew my AIS service at Silom Complex. It happened a few times to me that i got 1 day free data with limited speed for my AIS sim card when i switched it on on arrival. I always use the same simcard and recharge it. vinapu and reader 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunFifties Posted September 27 Share Posted September 27 Last year, when I ran out of free data from my usual provider (because I had spend 4 weeks outside the EU), I downloaded an E-sim that covered Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. Worked well and was reasonably priced. Hope to find something similar for Cambodia, as it is one of the few countries my subscription doesn't cover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithambrose Posted September 27 Share Posted September 27 2 hours ago, FunFifties said: Last year, when I ran out of free data from my usual provider (because I had spend 4 weeks outside the EU), I downloaded an E-sim that covered Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. Worked well and was reasonably priced. Hope to find something similar for Cambodia, as it is one of the few countries my subscription doesn't cover I got a 7 day sim at the airport, the ludicrous new airport at Siem Reap, just outside, where you pick up hotel car etc. Very reasonably priced. vinapu and FunFifties 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelingguy Posted September 27 Share Posted September 27 I just use eSIMs now. Started with Airalo, but now mostly use Nomad. Prices are good and it works on arrival. It does not come with a local phone number though. I use WhatsApp or whatever for verbal communication. siriusBE, vinapu and FunFifties 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi306 Posted September 28 Share Posted September 28 I have a Thai niece and she recommended AIS. I organized to have it topped up before I left Thailand recently, so that it won't have expired before I next return. Olddaddy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithambrose Posted September 28 Share Posted September 28 14 hours ago, Travelingguy said: I just use eSIMs now. Started with Airalo, but now mostly use Nomad. Prices are good and it works on arrival. It does not come with a local phone number though. I use WhatsApp or whatever for verbal communication. Wish I was savvy enough to be able to do that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelingguy Posted September 28 Share Posted September 28 Just google eSIMs. It is really easy. There are articles and videos to show you how to activate them on your phone. It is easier now than when I first started with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithambrose Posted September 28 Share Posted September 28 5 hours ago, Travelingguy said: Just google eSIMs. It is really easy. There are articles and videos to show you how to activate them on your phone. It is easier now than when I first started with them. OK, I'll try! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siriusBE Posted October 4 Share Posted October 4 On 9/28/2024 at 1:08 AM, Travelingguy said: I just use eSIMs now. Started with Airalo, but now mostly use Nomad. @Travelingguy Since I will be in Thailand, Laos and Cambodia next January/February I need a flexible solution, not just a local SIM o eSIM. Am I interpreting this correctly, that you were satisfied with Nomand? The prices seem to be ok and you can choose the countries/regions freely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc308 Posted October 4 Share Posted October 4 Yes eSIMs are far more useful than those TRUE or AIS SIMs sold at the airport. I mostly use Airalo (in 8 different countries thus far) with good results. Holafly is also good. No need to pay those outrageous roaming charges that most western cellular carriers charge. Luckily Airalo's eSIMs for Thailand (from DTAC) also give you a local phone number which is handy for Bolt, food delivery and Lazada purchases. Most eSIMs in other countries only give you a data allowance but no voice allowance. siriusBE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelingguy Posted October 4 Share Posted October 4 I used a regional Nomad eSIM last year in Thailand, Singapore, Cambodia, and Vietnam. I don’t think I had coverage in Laos. I was very happy. siriusBE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiophilus Posted October 5 Share Posted October 5 On 9/28/2024 at 6:30 PM, Travelingguy said: Just google eSIMs. It is really easy. There are articles and videos to show you how to activate them on your phone. It is easier now than when I first started with them. but verify that they will work on your phone before buying! Many older phones don't support them. vinapu 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siriusBE Posted October 6 Share Posted October 6 On 10/4/2024 at 11:59 PM, Travelingguy said: I used a regional Nomad eSIM last year in Thailand, Singapore, Cambodia, and Vietnam. I don’t think I had coverage in Laos. I was very happy. There is a regional eSIM which also covers Laos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
