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04-19-23 14:45 #210
Posts: 1339AIS 90 day phone plan
I have an international data plan with T-Mobile which is supposed to work in Thailand by connecting to AIS towers. It worked for a day when I arrived and then stopped working. Called T-Mobile several times and each fix that they tried would work for a few hours and then stop working. Their final solution was for me to do a factory re-set of my phone, which I did not want to do. Since I am going to be here for several months, I need internet access, so went to Terminal 21 to check out local phone plans. True Move had a plan for about 435 baht a month with a lot of gigabytes and 100 minutes of calls a month. Went to AIS and they had a renewable 90 day plan for 535 baht in total with 100 gb of data and 60 call minutes every month. I obviously chose the AIS plan. For those who will be staying longer than a month and need internet access, you may want to get this plan. They also have a 180 day plan for about 850 baht with similar benefits.
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11-11-22 06:09 #209
Posts: 1699Originally Posted by SinfullyKorean [View Original Post]
Apps like Line, WhatsApp, and WeChat transfer without issue.
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11-11-22 02:40 #208
Posts: 2733Google Fi is awesome.
If you don't like messing with SIM cards and top ups and are from US check out Google Fi. Unlimited data in 220 countries. $70/ month.
For me totally worth it. It's like magic.
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11-10-22 20:37 #207
Posts: 997AIS Top Up
Originally Posted by SinfullyKorean [View Original Post]
If I recall correctly you only need to log onto your account using a password (or 4 digit pin code) to buy an internet plan. I didn't need the pin to buy an internet package. I got the pin because it is faster to log in than typing out my password. I can also log in using my finger print on my Samsung phone. I remember going to my profile in the app to see the option to set up my pin and allow fingerprint access. The app allows you to buy internet packages of varying speeds and GBs for a month, a day, 3 days, or 7 days. AIS's English speaking customer services reps can help you with the pin. AIS customer service is 1175 on your phone or you could visit their store. On my last visit it was easier to call the phone reps due to long lines at the store.
And one more thing that might help others. I visited Laos for a few nights. Rather than buying a Lao Sim card I added on an AIS roaming package for 7 days. I don't recall the cost but it was very cheap and gave me fast internet in Vientianne. I contacted AIS customer service by phone to set that up. For people visiting multiple countries, AIS sells a Sim for that purpose. Search for Banana Boi's post #160 in this forum / thread about that Sim.
Hope this helps.
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11-10-22 17:16 #206
Posts: 35Originally Posted by SinfullyKorean [View Original Post]
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11-10-22 13:36 #205
Posts: 459Originally Posted by Allover [View Original Post]
I have the AIS Services app. It looks like a PIN is needed to purchase an internet package. Do you know how to set up a PIN? If not, I'll go check out an AIS shop tomorrow.
Thanks for the help!
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11-10-22 13:27 #204
Posts: 459Originally Posted by TwilightZoner [View Original Post]
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11-10-22 06:46 #203
Posts: 35Quick question, when I get a sim card for Thailand, will it affect the apps I currently have on my smartphone? Especially my Line app!
(my phone has a slot for a second sim card).
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11-05-22 23:47 #202
Posts: 997Keeping your AIS phone number
Originally Posted by SinfullyKorean [View Original Post]
To top up or add an internet package which is cheaper than getting a new SIM and internet package.
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11-05-22 05:09 #201
Posts: 459Airport sim card rip off
Looks like the airport rip off of sim cards has finally started in BKK. On my previous visit (3 months ago), I obtained a 30 day 4 G unlimited data plan for 300 baht. This time, that cost was 999 baht. And unlimited 5 g costs 1700 baht. I checked 2 different stalls and was told that the data plan I previously purchased are no longer available at the airport kiosks.
Fortunately, I still had my sim card from my previous trip. When they looked up my sim card, they told me that I'm eligible to renew my 4 G unlimited data. So I got lucky, kept my old number, and got unlimited data for 300 baht.
The rep said they're not sure if the non-airport AIS stores (e. G. Malls) still offer the 300 baht plan. But I'll check and report.
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03-09-22 02:08 #200
Posts: 651Thank You
Thanks Guys. I will let you know if I am successful.
Funman13.
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03-08-22 10:48 #199
Posts: 1699Originally Posted by FunMan13 [View Original Post]
If you don't have backup, I wouldn't know where to start. Even knowing your Line ID and password might not be enough. Line is likely to request verification from your primary Line device.
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03-08-22 09:37 #198
Posts: 5481Originally Posted by FunMan13 [View Original Post]
I hope I am wrong about that. It is an annoying aspect re Line about getting a new phone.
As far as I know you will only retain your contacts as they were originally identified by their Line ID when you added them, your profile pics and so on and anything you have transferred to Line Keep.
So if there are any photos in those conversations that you want to save, take screenshots of them now and send them to your Gallery, Google Photos, Drop Box or whatever photo storage app you use.
The same goes for any specific entries in a conversation like the girls' real names they go by rather than the name on their Line ID, directions or addresses, promises to honor and obey your every sexual desire and so on. Take screenshots of those pages in your conversations now and save them in a photo storage app, in Line Keep or both.
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03-08-22 09:06 #197
Posts: 651Help with transferring Line to new phone
I don't know if this is the right place to ask. I am coming to Thailand in 2 weeks. I have a new phone and want to set up my LINE account to it from my old phone. Several years ago I did it once before when I transferred from an older phone to the old phone. I was successful in transferring the account but could not transfer the messages and chats with my contacts. Some of the contacts could not recognize me without chat history.
Can someone walk me through or is there a website in English to help me? Or should I bring both phones to Bangkok and go the mall and ask for help?
Thank you in advance.
Funman13.
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02-27-22 16:48 #196
Posts: 516Forwarding Text Messages Sent to USA Cell Phone to SKYPE?
Originally Posted by Chop [View Original Post]
I am a Skype customer and have used it in Thailand with good results for voice calls. If anybody calls my U.S. cell phone number, it's automatically forwarded to my Skype, plus I have the option of forwarding it again to my Thai cell number. So people call the same number they have always called to reach me and I can answer using Skype (VOIP) or my Thai cell (4G/5G). As a practical matter the time difference between Thailand and my home country is such that the calls usually come in while I'm sleeping and the callers leave a voice mail. Fine by me. For 90% of my digital nomad work real time comms are not required.
I have not had occasion to use Skype to forward text messages sent to my U.S. cell phone. Is this possible? If so, where do I read the forwarded text messages? Using the Skype app on my laptop or tablet? Or do I need to re-forward the text messages to my Thai cell phone with the Thai SIM card?