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[Franga]

Hey, I wasn't sure where to write this, but it seemed this question belonged in the general section.

Anybody have tips on how its possible to do something like this? Either issue you can speak on (phone or internet), will be greatly appreciated.

I know on Skype that you can buy a landline phone number. It has the same area code as where you live, and similar looking phone number. You choose the number (if it is available). The price that someone calling you will pay is the same as calling that local number where you live. However you will be receiving calls over the internet via Skype, so you need to be connected. The caller can just use any phone be it cell phone or landline. There would be no indication that you would be in Thailand.

[Horatio]

Not the same for you, but I am from usa and use tmobile. They do not charge anything extra for me using Internet here. The only extra charge is for phone and that is 20 cents a minute.

Thanks. Not that worried about calling cost as the wife will know I'm in Thailand and we will use WhatsApp for our calls. It's the data I'm after because last visit I wasn't meant to be out of Australia and I racked up an extra $200 on my phone bill in 5 days.

[Wimble]

You have a long list but this is probably not the place to discuss. Google is your friend. First of all, what is the worst case scenario if they find out and are you willing to lose your job or risk it?

Second. They will find out with the company phone and laptop.

Third. What you are looking at is a virtual office. How tech savvy are you? You will most likely slip at some point and they will find out.

Fourth. If you just want to make it easier for them to contact you and for you to work, then Skype in and others gives you a local number to forward your calls. Echo and bad connections are a problem and reestablishing the calls do not always solve the problem. Actually WhatsApp calls are pretty good and stable. Look at TMobile.

For Internet connection into your home look at VPN boxes. You should have a fast up and down bandwidth. Even then, it could be slow depending on your Internet requirements. The only way to test is to do a test period at the actual locations.

You can do it fairly cheaply. But companies spend a lot of money to do it and have 100% up time and stability.

Calls into the US are cheap or free. Should not be over US $0. 20 per minute.

Hey, I wasn't sure where to write this, but it seemed this question belonged in the general section. About to try something that is risky, but I was just given the opportunity to work 100% remote where as long as I have internet connection, I do not have to go into an actual office in the USA, namely the Phoenix office which is city I live in. Here's the issue though: I really do not want them to know I'm out of the country. I realize that in Thailand, I will need to find a hotel / condo that has great internet, as that is key, but not sure who has consistently GREAT internet (hopefully wired, as I'm thinking its more secure), so that will take some research, but also, I have to have a situation where if my manager wants to call me on my business line, he can call me and I can pick up the phone as if I'm still in the states. There can't be some situation of a company phone bill saying there was some long distance charge to thailand..

[Wimble]

I have used AIS for some 10 plus years. If the data or SIM expire before my next trip, the costs are very small. The shops /7-11 will usually have what I need and some information. I am not getting the best deal or value but it is quick and a lot cheaper than roaming data. Sometimes a roaming carrier will offer a local access number free or at a discounted rate.

Is there anywhere at the International Airport that you buy a local SIM card.

BB is correct. The three major companies have kiosks next to each other there. I always see them after exiting customs and looking to my left. I'm not sure if they have the same promotions you can get in Bangkok city or in Pattaya.

I always use AIS 1-2 Call Sims. Good, English speaking customer service. Stores in every mall.

Is it possible to get a one week SIM at the airport and later upgrade it at a store. I see they have some 6 month unlimited data plans cheap.

The SIM is all the same. You just add money to your phone and put whatever code in for the plan you want. Or show them the plan you want and they will do it for you.

[Nyezhov]

The SIM is all the same. You just add money to your phone and put whatever code in for the plan you want. Or show them the plan you want and they will do it for you.

Cool. So just pick my company, buy the SIM and get the plan I want at the airport, or just get a week and deal with it later. In the past I have always used tourist some but I'm going to be there longer than 90 days.

[Mr Enternational]

I will be staying for 6 months plus. Is it possible to get a one week SIM at the airport and later upgrade it at a store. I see they have some 6 month unlimited data plans cheap.

The SIM is all the same. You just add money to your phone and put whatever code in for the plan you want. Or show them the plan you want and they will do it for you.

[Nyezhov]

BB is correct. The three major companies have kiosks next to each other there. I always see them after exiting customs and looking to my left. I'm not sure if they have the same promotions you can get in Bangkok city or in Pattaya.

I always use AIS 1-2 Call Sims. Good, English speaking customer service. Stores in every mall. Do most of you use AIS or does True or DTAC provide advantages I don't know about? I believe AIS charges 3 baht per minute for calls to the USA. I don't know what they charge to call Australia.

I will be staying for 6 months plus. Is it possible to get a one week SIM at the airport and later upgrade it at a store. I see they have some 6 month unlimited data plans cheap.

[Rob Jones]

Hey, I wasn't sure where to write this, but it seemed this question belonged in the general section. About to try something that is risky, but I was just given the opportunity to work 100% remote where as long as I have internet connection, I do not have to go into an actual office in the USA, namely the Phoenix office which is city I live in. Here's the issue though: I really do not want them to know I'm out of the country. I realize that in Thailand, I will need to find a hotel / condo that has great internet, as that is key, but not sure who has consistently GREAT internet (hopefully wired, as I'm thinking its more secure), so that will take some research, but also, I have to have a situation where if my manager wants to call me on my business line, he can call me and I can pick up the phone as if I'm still in the states. There can't be some situation of a company phone bill saying there was some long distance charge to thailand. Nobody at the office contacts anybody on whatsapp, so that's out and is suspicious. Should be a regular phone number someone is dialing and I need to be able to call into business meetings without incurring myself a $500 dollar phone bill.

Anybody have tips on how its possible to do something like this? If not possible and too much headache, I won't do it, but I'm really thinking something can be done. I'm willing to purchase what I have to in order to do this. I love Thailand!

Will be travelling with:

* Company laptop and company phone &.

* Personal laptop and personal phone.

Thanks for your help. Either issue you can speak on (phone or internet), will be greatly appreciated.

I'm not much help with phones etc but have you considered the 14 hour time difference? I only have a 3 to 4 hour time difference from my home which is hard to juggle sometimes when I'm here and my thinks I'm only 300 kilometres up the road!

[Rob Jones]

BB is correct. The three major companies have kiosks next to each other there. I always see them after exiting customs and looking to my left. I'm not sure if they have the same promotions you can get in Bangkok city or in Pattaya.

I always use AIS 1-2 Call Sims. Good, English speaking customer service. Stores in every mall. Do most of you use AIS or does True or DTAC provide advantages I don't know about? I believe AIS charges 3 baht per minute for calls to the USA. I don't know what they charge to call Australia.

Thanks. Not that worried about calling cost as the wife will know I'm in Thailand and we will use WhatsApp for our calls. It's the data I'm after because last visit I wasn't meant to be out of Australia and I racked up an extra $200 on my phone bill in 5 days.

[Nounce]

but also, I have to have a situation where if my manager wants to call me on my business line, he can call me and I can pick up the phone as if I'm still in the states. There can't be some situation of a company phone bill saying there was some long distance charge to thailand.

It will be easy if your company uses Cisco phone system. You can use your PC or app on your phone to receive / make land line calls. You can also forward phone call to your smart phone with Wifi calling or other VOIP phone numbers, google it and you should find some explanation.

[The Windex Man]

Hey, I wasn't sure where to write this, but it seemed this question belonged in the general section. About to try something that is risky, but I was just given the opportunity to work 100% remote where as long as I have internet connection, I do not have to go into an actual office in the USA, namely the Phoenix office which is city I live in. Here's the issue though: I really do not want them to know I'm out of the country. I realize that in Thailand, I will need to find a hotel / condo that has great internet, as that is key, but not sure who has consistently GREAT internet (hopefully wired, as I'm thinking its more secure), so that will take some research, but also, I have to have a situation where if my manager wants to call me on my business line, he can call me and I can pick up the phone as if I'm still in the states. There can't be some situation of a company phone bill saying there was some long distance charge to thailand. Nobody at the office contacts anybody on whatsapp, so that's out and is suspicious. Should be a regular phone number someone is dialing and I need to be able to call into business meetings without incurring myself a $500 dollar phone bill.

Anybody have tips on how its possible to do something like this? If not possible and too much headache, I won't do it, but I'm really thinking something can be done. I'm willing to purchase what I have to in order to do this. I love Thailand!

Will be travelling with:

* Company laptop and company phone &.

* Personal laptop and personal phone.

Thanks for your help. Either issue you can speak on (phone or internet), will be greatly appreciated.

[Allover]

I am guessing you mean Suvarnabhumi airport? Yes, just after you walk out of the immigration and baggage claim area there are several stalls where you can pick up a SIM card.

BB is correct. The three major companies have kiosks next to each other there. I always see them after exiting customs and looking to my left. I'm not sure if they have the same promotions you can get in Bangkok city or in Pattaya.

I always use AIS 1-2 Call Sims. Good, English speaking customer service. Stores in every mall. Do most of you use AIS or does True or DTAC provide advantages I don't know about? I believe AIS charges 3 baht per minute for calls to the USA. I don't know what they charge to call Australia.

[Rob Jones]

I am guessing you mean Suvarnabhumi airport? Yes, just after you walk out of the immigration and baggage claim area there are several stalls where you can pick up a SIM card.

Thanks be. Be.

[Banana Boi]

Is there anywhere at the International Airport that you buy a local SIM card.

I am guessing you mean Suvarnabhumi airport? Yes, just after you walk out of the immigration and baggage claim area there are several stalls where you can pick up a SIM card.

[Rob Jones]

Hi all.

Is there anywhere at the International Airport that you buy a local SIM card.

Thanks.

Rob.