Modern travellers who have online smartphones that can check maps, scenic spots, and communicate with each other at any time should not be able to go back to the time when they used a paper map to travel the world.That's right!The most important pre-departure preparation for travellers who arrange overseas trips after getting air tickets and hotels is to find an overseas wireless Internet solution. The most convenient way to surf the Internet in Thailand is to purchase a SIM prepaid card.
Thailand mobile Internet prepaid card: a comprehensive strategy of the three major telecom tariff plans
.Why choose Tourist SIM prepaid card for mobile Internet access?
.Introduction to Thailand's three major telecom operators
.Four scenarios for purchasing a SIM prepaid card
.Prepaid cards add value, the most convenient way to go to the supermarket!
.Make good use of APP software to store value and apply for Internet plan
Why choose Tourist SIM prepaid card for mobile Internet access?
Thailand's mobile Internet access fees are quite low, and the tariff plans are quite diverse and flexible, making one SIM prepaid card the best way to travel to Thailand to access the Internet.Each person buys a SIM card, which is not only cheap and convenient to carry, and it is also not afraid to take the itinerary separately. The wireless sharing device that is common in Japan travel is usually not recommended for travel in Thailand.
- Internet Prepaid SIM: A cheap and diversified Internet prepaid card, the most common plan is 299 yuan/7 days, which meets the needs of most people. It is convenient and cheap to buy a SIM card per person. Thailand's cost advantage is very different from that of Japan and other places.The most troublesome thing is definitely not the budget problem, but the data registration, SIM card activation and replacement problems before use.
- Free Wi-Fi: Airports, hotels, restaurants, etc. will provide free Wi-Fi, which is suitable for travelers who occasionally need to access the Internet. It is more convenient to not need to replace the SIM card of the mobile phone, but this kind of people is becoming more and more. It’s really irritating if you have to find Freedom.com everywhere when you are in emergency contact, check maps, and inquire about scenic spots.
- Mobile international roaming (Global Roaming): apply for international roaming from domestic telecommunications operators, you can apply online without changing the SIM card, it is convenient and you are not afraid of losing the SIM card, the charge is about 10 yuan/MB according to the usage, and the daily charge is up to 300 If your internet usage is as little as less than 7M in 30 days, or if you are not afraid of spending money for convenience, international roaming is not a cost-effective option at all.
- Wireless router (Wi-Fi Router): a wireless router that can be shared by multiple people. The daily rent is between 150-200 yuan. It is suitable for guides and groups to provide additional services. If you are traveling with friends of three or less, each person will buy one. The SIM card is more cost-effective. If it is shared by four or more people, there will be people who have no network available and cannot communicate with each other if they are separated. What's more, it is quite troublesome to carry one more machine and charging equipment!
Introduction to Thailand's three major telecom operators
Thailand has three major telecommunications companies: AIS, dtac, and truemove, just like Taiwan’s Chunghwa Telecom, FarEasTone, and Taiwan’s Big Brother.Among them, AIS base stations have the widest coverage and are most suitable for traveling to towns and villages in Thailand; dtac products are creative and interesting, and are the first to launch SIM card vending machines at airports; truemove has diversified marketing activities and is widely used by locals and provides a low-rate product portfolio.
The three major telecommunications companies in Thailand have launched a prepaid card plan (Traveller/Tourist SIM) for foreign travelers, and a 7-day 299 Baht unlimited Internet access plan (including 1.5GB high-speed data and 100 baht call charges), which is available for each The product portfolio and product content are almost the same, and they are also the most frequently purchased solution for tourists. After the high-speed data is used up, the Internet speed will drop to 64-384kbps.
─ AIS:Traveller SIM Product Introduction in English
推出199/299/459等方案，最特别的是三人同行的459方案，提供7日期3张SIM卡，三人共享3.0GB高速流量。
─ dtac:Happy Tourist SIM English product introduction
推出49/199/299/599等方案，最特别的是7天方案中，有游客卡专属的Free 7-day accident insurance, But you have to enter the shortcode to send the registration.
─ truemove:TOURIST SIM Product Introduction in English
Plans such as 49/299 have been launched, which are relatively inexpensive to use, and locals love to use them, but in areas with large crowds, the Internet is prone to traffic jams.
Note: Since April 2015, foreign tourists who purchase Tourist SIM prepaid cards adopt the real-name registration system. They must provide the original passport and can only purchase them after registration. Therefore, they can only purchase stored value/additions at convenience stores such as 4-7. If the value card is not purchased and activated on the spot at the airport, you have to look for a telecom operator's counter in the city to purchase a prepaid card!
Four scenarios for purchasing a SIM prepaid card
There are many channels for purchasing Thai SIM prepaid cards. From before going abroad, in the airport to on the journey, there are many opportunities to buy prepaid cards for the Internet.If you are a person who likes perfect planning beforehand, you can buy it in advance in China; if you are an experienced person abroad, you will naturally know how to find a place to buy in the airport; as for people who are less afraid of trouble, you will definitely want to take advantage of low prices. Prepaid card, plus stored value method to save money.
XNUMX. Pre-purchase before going abroad
People who are used to taking care of all matters before going abroad may choose to search online shopping malls such as YAHOO! Qimo Auction and find many sellers selling SIM prepaid cards. Most of them emphasize that the product is exempt from real-name registration, or the prepaid card has been verified. The price is usually low, but whether there is a problem with the quality of the Internet and actual use, you really have to use it before you know it. If you have a trusted seller, it would be better.
In addition, FarEasTone Telecom has also launched a series of far travel cards for Internet access in various countries.Thailand Travel CardIt cooperates with dtac and adopts the dtac network. The network connection and communication quality depend on the dtac network situation. The plan provided is a common 7-day/299 yuan (including 100 yuan call fee) plan.The quality of this product officially cooperated by the telecommunications companies of the two countries is relatively guaranteed. The price of 299 NTD is not far from the 299 baht plan. The key point is to save the trouble of registration and activation!
Extended reading: "DTAC joins hands with Yuan Chuan Yuanyou Card in actual combat and APP stored value usage guide"
XNUMX. Purchase at the departure airport
At the departure hall of Taoyuan International Airport, there is a SIM card vending machine set up by a private industry operator. It provides a common 7-day/1.5G high-speed data/300 yuan plan. A 24-hour vending machine is suitable for passengers taking low-cost red-eye flights.It is said that the first SIM card vending machines in Japan and Thailand are for the convenience of overseas inbound tourists, but the first in Taiwan is for the convenience of outbound domestic tourists. It is really a big difference in national conditions!
Extended reading: "Online prepaid SIM card vending machine, right at Taoyuan International Airport"
▲ SIM card for Thailand, 7 days, 1.5G traffic, 300 yuan.
XNUMX. Purchase at the arrival airport
Both Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport and Don Mueang Airport have counters officially set up by telecom operators. It is recommended that you can purchase the original passport after showing the original passport at the airport counter. Ask the service staff to help confirm the activation. It will be a more recommended way. There are always many passengers waiting on site It is handled, but the counter staff is very quick, so you don’t usually need to worry too much.In addition, there is a vending machine set up by dtac at Suvarnabhumi Airport, you can also try to use it.
At the same time, the airport will also have stores set up by unofficial operators, and will also give away small gifts such as water. When there is a dazzling array of Internet programs, it may not be cheaper.In addition, if you purchase at an unofficial counter, you may be able to buy a prepaid card with a content that does not match the package. For example, you can use a 49 baht 1-day card to pretend to be a 200 baht 7-day card. After the activation on the spot, you can use it to access the Internet normally. On the Internet, people have left the airport at this time, and they can only admit that they are unlucky!
▲ The prepaid card provided for free next to the visa on arrival counter is for you to purchase a value-added card.
▲ There are always crowds at the official service counter of the telecommunications, but the service personnel move quickly.
▲ At the unofficially set up shop at Don Mueang Airport, it is possible to buy packages with short capacity.
Fourth, purchase at the urban telecommunications counter
When you encounter long queues at the official telecom service counters at Bangkok, Phuket, Sumei and other international airports, you may consider going to a store in the city to buy a prepaid card, provided that you have to find the store location and suitable for people who are familiar with the local environment. , Otherwise it is more convenient for novices to buy in the country beforehand, or obediently line up at the airport counter to buy.
In addition, there is currently no telecom operator at Chiang Mai Airport to set up a service counter. At this time, it is recommended that you purchase a prepaid card in the country first and bring it directly to Chiang Mai to use it.We couldn't find a place to buy a prepaid card in Chiang Mai for the first time. After inquiring about the hotel, we were able to find the telecom operator's counter in the Maya shopping mall. In addition to queuing and purchasing and activation, it took a lot of time.
▲ The dtac carrier counter on the second floor of the Maya shopping mall in Chiang Mai.
▲ Receive the number plate and wait to purchase the prepaid card.
▲ The service staff first provide the cheapest 49 yuan prepaid card plan, which is used with the stored value plan.
▲Choose the stored-value Internet plan on site, and ask the service staff to assist in setting.
Prepaid cards add value, the most convenient way to go to the supermarket!
If you travel to Thailand freely for more than 7 days, or if you mistakenly purchase a prepaid card from a bad store, you need to apply for the "Prepaid Card Top Up" and apply for the "High Speed Internet Package (On Top)" for the prepaid card. Mobile phones can continue to use high-speed wireless.Generally speaking, you can go to various telecommunications stores and 7-11 convenience stores to purchase Top Up stored-value cards, and then enter the code on your mobile phone to apply for On Top high-speed Internet packages.
─ The first step. Top Up Premium Prepaid Card
Go to a telecom store or 7-11 convenience store, and indicate to the service staff "Top Up" and the value-added amount in English. According to different telecom operators, there are different amounts and forms of stored-value cards, and there are two forms of ready-made packaging or value-added receipts. , Enter the short code and the serial number of the stored-value card set by the carrier.
The Top Up stored value amount can be simply regarded as a value-added call fee, and then you have to perform On Top to convert the stored value amount into an Internet plan to avoid being deducted from the high call fee when you are online.In addition, for some Top Up Card online premium cards, the online program application is completed directly after Top Up, and there is no need to apply for the On Top Internet package.
─ The second step. On Top Apply for Internet Package
Refer to the high-speed Internet package plan and amount provided by the official websites of various telecommunications companies, enter the plan code on the mobile phone and send it out. If it is a fully packaged stored-value card, there will usually be a simple code description on it, plus 7% VAT for deduction. Pay attention to whether the stored value amount is enough to pay for the tax-included amount.
─ AIS:English added value description page
Top Up shortcode:
- * 120 * PIN number # Outgoing call: After inputting using the dial keypad of the mobile phone, press the "call key" to dial out.
- PIN Number is the serial number on the stored-value card or 7-11 provided on the receipt
On Top Shortcode: Common program applications are as follows
- *777* 701# Outgoing call: 1 Day/160MB high-speed data/50 baht (tax included)
- *777* 702# Outgoing call: 10 Days/1.5GB high-speed data/270 baht (tax included)
- *777* 703# Outgoing call: 15 Days/3.0GB high-speed data/690 baht (tax included)
▲ The official website provides instruction on how to find the PIN Number.
─ DTAC:English added value description page
Top Up shortcode:
- * 100 * Serial Number ID Number # Outgoing call: After inputting using the dial keypad of the mobile phone, press the "call key" to dial out.
- Serial Number and ID Number are two sets of serial numbers on the stored-value card, which must be entered consecutively.
On Top Shortcode: Common program applications are as follows
- *104* 29*9# Outgoing call: 1 Day/1.2GB high-speed data/49 baht
- *104* 28*9# Outgoing call: 7 Days/1.2GB high-speed data/199 baht
- *104* 21*9# Outgoing call: 30 Days/4.5GB high-speed data/399 baht
─ truemove:English added value description page
Top Up shortcode:
- * 123 * 14-Digital Number # Outgoing call: After inputting using the dial keypad of the mobile phone, press the "call key" to dial out.
- 14-Digitals Number is the 14-digit serial number on the stored-value card.
On Top Shortcode: Common program applications are as follows
- *990* 8984# Outgoing call: 3 Days/1.0GB high-speed data/100 baht
- *990* 8985# Outgoing call: 7 Days/1.5GB high-speed data/150 baht
- *990* 8986# Outgoing call: 10 Days/2.5GB high-speed data/300 baht
Make good use of APP software to store value and apply for Internet plan
Speaking of mobile communication services, how can there be no official APP? Both dtac and truemove have official apps. It is more convenient to use the app to add value. The preliminary trial results show that the dtac function and interface design are more friendly to tourists. The app will detect the mobile phone number and automatically log in, and the mobile Internet plan and usage will be displayed immediately Status, the value-added interface shares a responsive interface with the website, which is highly recommended.
Extended reading:DTAC APP online credit card recharge teaching|DTAC APP Internet program to apply for teaching
