in"Yuan Chuan Thailand Far Travel Card Raiders and Experiences》Mentioned that when planning to travel to Thailand, you can purchase a Thailand Travel Card in advance on the FarEasy website or in various stores. However, if you are in a hurry when you go abroad and you have no time to buy it, and you are taking a red-eye flight late at night or early in the morning, At this time, you can purchase a SIM Prepaid Card directly at the vending machine at Taoyuan Airport. You can also enjoy the experience of using the prepaid card without passports, queues, and activation without having to go through a lengthy landing after arriving at the Thai airport. In addition to signing/clearing customs, collecting luggage, calling taxi transfers and currency exchange, you have to line up to buy/open a prepaid card!
Why choose a SIM card vending machine?
In April 2016, in the first terminal of Taoyuan International Airport where low-cost airlines gathered, the first SIM vending machine was installed in front of the exit entrance on the third floor, providing multiple SIM products from Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, New Australia, Thailand, China and Hong Kong. 4 The hourly SIM vending machine is suitable for people who take low-cost airline red-eye flights, and for people like us who are in a hurry and lazy going abroad:
- Convenience to purchase: SIM vending machines are right next to the Wi-Ho store. You can use 100 yuan bills to buy them late at night/early in the morning. They can be purchased at store counters or vending machines during business hours.
- Easy to install: Pre-purchase a prepaid card in Taiwan, enjoy the convenience of passport-free, skip-the-line, and skip-opening. After the lengthy Thai customs clearance, there is no need to wait in line to purchase a SIM card.
- Use premium value: After using the AIS SIM prepaid card, the Internet traffic has been automatically upgraded to 2.5GB after actual use, and the built-in 100 baht call fee can be used to purchase an Internet package to break the 7-day Internet access period.
- Excellent signal: AIS, dtac, and truemove are the three major Thai telecommunications companies. AIS is just like Taiwan’s Chunghwa Telecom. It has the widest base station coverage and very good signals. It is also very suitable for remote towns in Thailand.
▲ The product description provided by Wi-Ho stores, in fact, after purchasing an AIS SIM card and changing the card in Thailand, the traffic has been automatically increased to 2.5GB, although 1.5GB is usually enough.
Purchase a SIM card at a vending machine at Taoyuan International Airport
The SIM card vending machine is set up in front of the customs clearance and baggage checkpoint in Taoyuan Terminal XNUMX, next to the Wi-Ho store. It provides Wi-Fi sharing device rental and SIM prepaid card sales in various countries. For those traveling to Thailand, Of course it is to buy a SIM card instead of renting a Wi-Fi router!If you are planning to rent a sharing device, it is recommended to refer to "The complete guide to mobile Internet in Thailand: Tourist SIM prepaid card is the most convenient way to surf the Internet"Think about it after the article."
In September 2019, when Wendy and Anya traveled to Okinawa, they prepared to go to the vending machine to buy again before taking Peach Air in the early morning. The vending machine has been removed, and the Wi-Ho and other Internet equipment counters have been moved to Taoyuan No. 9 The arrival halls of the terminal and the second terminal are also the pick-up counters of KKday and Klook. It seems that everyone is very used to ordering online, and it is very convenient to send them home or pick up at the airport before departure.
Reference information:"Klook" 3G/4G SIM Card in Bangkok, Thailand (Pick up at Suvarnabhumi Airport/Don Muang Airport)
SIM vending machines in Taiwan: actual combat experience
Below, let's take a look at Wendy and Anya's previous purchase experience!
▲ There is a store next to the vending machine. You can go to the store to buy directly during the day, so you don't need to prepare a hundred yuan bill.
▲ Vending machines provide SIM products from multiple countries such as Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, New Australia, Thailand, China and Hong Kong.
▲ The paper money recognition of early vending machines was not good. It seems to have improved a lot now, but there is still no money changer. It is recommended to prepare a few hundred yuan bills when buying late at night/early in the morning.
▲ The purchase method is very simple, just like buying a drink.
▲Thailand AIS Prepaid SIM card is provided, and the Internet traffic on the 7th has actually increased to 2.5GB.
▲ After pressing the button, the gate will move to the right to open, and you have to take out the prepaid card package inside within 20 seconds!
▲ After taking it out from the vending machine, it will include the prepaid card packaging and a two-part unified invoice. The price is NT$300. A free unified invoice matching opportunity is included, haha!
▲ The prepaid card package provides a pick-up pin. This is actually really important. It is often the lack of that pin!
▲ AIS SIM card and manual, seeing the AIS logo on the inner packaging, the whole thing is peace of mind!
▲ Change the card when the mobile phone signal is turned off on the plane. After the plane landed, turn on the mobile phone and receive the text message, it will be available immediately.
▲ The instructions for using mobile phones with iOS, Android, and Windows systems in Chinese are basically not used, and they can be used after the plane landed and turned on.
▲ After the plane landed, the phone will automatically download the configuration file, and you can access the Internet immediately after receiving the text message. The text message informs you that there will be a call charge of 100 baht, 7GB of Internet data for 2.5 days, and a free Wi-Fi password.
▲ The far travel card that used DTAC card was originally recommended.However, some far travel cards use China Unicom cards in their inner packaging. After actual use, the signal is unstable, local calls cannot be made, and 100 baht call charges cannot be used, so it is not recommended.
▲ The three major telecommunications companies of Thailand, AIS, dtac, and truemove, have all entered Don Mueang Airport. If you have enough time, you can also go to the counter of the arrival hall after receiving your luggage.
AIS SIM card instruction manual
A small multi-language manual is provided in the package of the AIS Prepaid SIM card. Those who need it can refer to the following scanned pictures, but for Wendy who uses iPhone, it is actually useless because it is directly inserted. The card can be activated and used, and when storing value, use the AIS-related stored value service APP, use the built-in 100 baht call fee, and switch to the purchase of an Internet data package. You can easily extend the Internet access period for another seven days, which is equal to 299 yuan. Being able to surf the Internet for 14 days is really great value!
Reference information:"Klook" AIS 3G/4G SIM Card (Pick Up at Suvarnabhumi Airport/Don Muang Airport) in Bangkok, Thailand
▲ The cover of the Chinese manual, the cover is marked as 1.5GB traffic, which has actually been upgraded to 2.5GB.
▲ iOS system setting instructions, in fact, there is no need to set it, just plug it in and use it.
▲ Explain that you can go to a convenience store to store cash, and then you can purchase an Internet package, but in fact, the built-in 100 baht call fee is enough.
▲ The instructions for making international long-distance calls, the rate is considered quite cheap, and the built-in 100 baht call fee can also be used.
How to use 100 baht to buy an internet package, breaking the 7-day internet limit!
If you are buying a common AIS Prepaid SIM card with a 299 baht plan, it is highly recommended to download either "Unliminet AIS" or "AIS App" in advance. The main thing is to make good use of the 100 baht call charge in the SIM. The call charge can be used for international calls. To report safety by phone, or to communicate with Uber drivers, hotel counters, etc. in Thailand, the biggest function is that you can use the call fee to repurchase the Internet data package. The additional 7-day Internet package cost is less than 100 baht, which is equivalent to 299 for a SIM. , You can surf the Internet for up to 14 days, which is very suitable for travelers who travel in Thailand for more than 7 days!
Next, take Unliminet AIS with the most streamlined interface and functions as an example to demonstrate how to purchase additional Internet data packages online!
Unliminet AIS software download::App Store | Google Play
▲ Unliminet AIS functions and screens are quite streamlined, that is, it provides three options: 1-day Internet package, multi-day Internet package, and shortcode service.
▲ Click the "Services" option, select the check balance item, the short code will be automatically copied, paste it to the call dialing screen and press call, and the call balance in the SIM card will be returned.
▲ Click on the "More Days" multi-day Internet package option, and there are various plans introduced. The price of the 7-day Internet package is below 100 baht, and the price varies according to the traffic and speed.
▲ After selecting the Internet package item that you want to buy, click "Subscribe Now!", and the corresponding shortcode data will be copied. Although the function is very positive, it is quite practical.
▲ Jump to the dialing screen of the call, long press and paste the shortcode information directly, press the call button, and the purchase will be completed immediately.
▲ After the purchase is completed, you will receive a text message notification that you have completed the purchase of the Internet package. Although it is 3G speed Internet access, it is not a problem to use FB, LINE, and maps.
▲ Then you can enter the "*121#" short code to check the balance of the call charge in the SIM card.
▲ The screen shows that the balance of the call charge is still 24.08 baht. It can be used to make calls or to purchase a day of Internet access in an emergency. It is very practical!
postscript
For those who purchase the AIS SIM card plan, it is recommended to download another "AIS App". The interface and functions are quite complete. There is no chance to try it this time, so I will provide it for your reference first.
◎ AIS App software introduction and download link
– Download page:App Store | Google Play
– Software introduction: A Personalized service application for AIS customers to manage and check your services. what you need to know at hands 24 hours. Check your Profile, current package and value added services, Check your Balance & Usage Detail, Buy new package, Payment/Top Up balance.
Off topic
In February 2016, the Thai telecommunications company DTAC installed Thailand’s first SIM vending machine at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok. Currently, it offers two options, 2 and 299, which can be used at the airport’s exit 599 next to the DTAC counter. I hope that the purchase of vending machines will expand to Don Mueang Airport in the future to benefit passengers who take low-cost airlines!The steps to purchase the Thai version of the vending machine are quite simple, you can refer to:
- 選擇想購買的上網預付卡方案：分為299(7天，1.5GB可達4G速度流量，100元通話費)與599(7天，4GB可達4G速度流量，100元通話費)兩種方案。
- Log in to the basic information: just scan your passport with the vending machine.
- Payment: Use a credit card (Visa, Master) to pay, and you can also pay in Thai baht in cash.
