Buying a Sim Card for Thailand at Bangkok Airport

[@sportythief35]

I managed to get the tourist one from a local store near a hotel where I stayed not far from the airport. I paid around 3.56 Baht lasted 10 days with 50 unlimited data. Lasted for the duration without any issues didn't have to top up was high speed and had no requirement to use for calls.

[@TravelTomTom]

Amazing feedback. But 3.56 baht is 10 cents!? 🤷🏽‍♂️ also please specify which operator and how many GB you bought. People will live the feedback. Thanks

[@sqjam]

@@TravelTomTom Maybe 356 baht with 50gb "unlimited" data :P

[@SlimBougemma]

Which one did you buy pal?

[@jameslovering9158]

@@TravelTomTom maybe 350 BHT I think

[@bikepacker9850]

Get your SIM at the 7/11 at the airport. It's 199baht for 30 days for unlimited data at plenty of speed...

[@mlr3188]

really?

[@wilhen1000]

Where is the 7/11

[@bikepacker9850]

@@wilhen1000 Arrrr...... The better question is where ISN'T the 7/11....

[@shashishrestha497]

Which sim card do you suggest to international student in Thailand?

[@wilhen1000]

@@shashishrestha497 AIS is great

[@DANEOSEVEN541]

What happens with your phone number?? Do u get a Thai number? When u leave to go back home and you put your original SIM card back in does it go back to normal? I haven’t seen any channel cover the actual process of getting a number or losing your original number or when u want to go home and put your original sim back in

[@snapsmicrosystems7532]

I went ther, i bought AIS, had no problem with it. Thailand 🇹🇭 is beautiful 😍

[@TravelTomTom]

Yes love thailand

[@MirkosEye]

I buy a e-sim from AIS before I fly and activate it as well before I fly. When I land I have network on the runway still in the plane

[@TravelTomTom]

Yes exactly what I am saying in my article, see link in my bio

[@Norfolkjiujitsu]

To stop charges to my o2 network do I just remove my sim before I arrive

[@neiljoosse8989]

So this is gonna sounds stupid, but once you buy it... what do you do? Just pop your existing one out and pop this one in? Away you go? Or a bunch of online registering etc...?

[@Aaron-ep9ne]

The shop assistant sets up your phone for you.

[@ShubhamKumar-qg3oo]

Do I need to carry sim ejector tool with me or it is there in sim shop to swap new sim after purchase , as my phone doesn't support esim ?

[@TravelTomTom]

Sure there are hundreds of these things everywhere and otherwise earrings! 😁

[@Pensacola_Mo]

The Airport is 3 times the amount for a sim card then going to 7/11, however 7/11 only has TRUE not AIS. You will still need your Passport, Phone, and Baht.

[@pingbookent]

I'm Thai and I preferred AIS or TRUEMOVE. Stayaway from dtac it's bad network.

[@TravelTomTom]

Thank you. Locals know best. Thanks for the input! In my link in description I compared the 4G/5G networks in Thailand and came to the same conclusion!

[@katesparkes7120]

Hello 😊, Which SIM card is the best for Bangkok & Koh Samui? Thank you very much

[@KS1996-b4l]

I find AIS very good Internet is fast And I have almost everywhere 5G with AIS

[@samteks125]

Never had any problems whatsoever with dtac in BKK and on a few islands (Ko Phangan, Ko Samui, Ko Tao). However, this was seven years ago, so who knows how things have developed.

[@Isamer0]

What do you say if I stay in Bangkok, still bad network?

[@RobPittman]

As another vlogger who lives in Bangkok pointed out, it is FAR cheaper and better to buy a SIM card outside of the airport at a local mall or even a 7-Eleven (True only offered there however).

[@TonySchiavone6]

and how do you use Bolt, or Grab to get to your hotel to drop off your bags before running around to find a 7-11. I would rather get it. Check in, and worry about a top off once I am set up and bag free. The few Baht you save, you spend on the Taxi over charge? or the Overseas roaming fee for 3 seconds of use, if it works?

[@TonySchiavone6]

thanks for the 24-7 for the sim card stores. Other people said they were closed when their plane landed. I was worried about that. Esim cards seem double the price and limited time to use the data. 300 Baht is pretty cheap even if its only enough for 1 week.

[@predator1990]

the funny thing is that outside airport area at 7 eleven can buy 1 month sim with unilimited data for 200/300 baht, inside airport only 8gb / 16gb and they dont accept credit card

[@TravelTomTom]

Yes agreed! Thailand sim cards are much more expensive at Bangkok Airport. See for more info and detailed info and tips the link in description

[@ShinJBean]

Which provider? Thanks

[@Karma-zx8qe]

TRUE or AIS

[@thelastdodoO]

the ATM charges everywhere in Thailand 220 Baht per transaction for foreigners. this is super normal not overprized as you mention in your video. it's generelly a high transaction fee so choose wisely when you get your money and always withdraw as much as possible so you don't have to pay this fee that often. and another tip: it's generally cheaper to decline the fixed rate at the atm.

[@RobPittman]

If you have a Charles Schwab investment or checking account, they will refund the ATM fees to you 100%.

[@tiredoffindingafreenick]

Not overprized? Was that a joke? Also never ever accept the fixed rate (DCC) its a total rip off.

[@m.b.5839]

Just open a WISE-account (formerly Transferwise) - WISE also offers a WISE debet card. With this card you have two no-charge ATM withdrawals per month.

[@MarciaPrivitera]

This is a fantastic video. Thank you. I will be traveling to Malaysia and Singapore as well. Do you know if an esim bought in Thailand will work in those countries as well?

[@Psyphoid]

Can you buy a cheaper plan at the airport and then top it off at another location for a cheaper price?

[@mindfortress105]

no, 7 eleven much much cheaper

[@crimsonskiss]

So what happens then when people text your old phone number since buying a SIM card changes your number ?

[@CoMike-dk3li]

Do they sell eSIM?

[@layekrahul1000]

hell yeah man/// love your energy

[@serafilm2000]

IS VISAFOR USA CITIZENS FREE?

[@hafizmohdmuswan4277]

Will going to Bangkok this May. Thank you for the info!

[@TravelTomTom]

Happy to help

[@mistery7371]

I personally think in 7eleven u can buy for Better price ,maybe 150 bahtman

[@TravelTomTom]

Yes you can. See the link in description. This is a guide for airport only. At the airport you get tourist sim cards for tourist prices.

[@mistery7371]

@@TravelTomTom Oh nice🤝👏

[@DamienYuen7718]

@@TravelTomTomwhy not just goto the 7/11 in the airport?

[@chris.adventures]

Great video! Thank you 🙏🏾

[@DamienYuen7718]

True sim at 7/11 airport. Only tourists who don’t know buy from the stands.

[@sybex200]

In Romania,prepaid sim card from Vodafone,no registration is 6 dollars with 60GB internet.For this spring season,they have promo for 100GB,same amount of money.

[@auang]

i live in italy and pay 11€ for unlimited minutes and data

[@4lifesponge]

Can I move to Italy

[@TravelTomTom]

Wow love it

[@viharsarok]

Hong Kon: 4 USD for 50 gigabytes.

[@tylerdurden7288]

I prefer DTAC over AIS and TRUE. Been coming to Thailand for 7 years now and I’ve found DTAC has less internet interruptions and is cheaper in cost.

[@Kacpiii4]

Locals saying totally opposite things

[@chasinggeckos8843]

Holy crap that was awesome content. Thanks so much

[@JaaniAhmedBoss]

Bro❤ please buy sim card saudi arabia in 2023 how to buying i sim card in saudi arabia

[@TravelTomTom]

i have a video already about saudi arabia sim cards, see my profile

[@S2KDAN101]

man, their Must have been some place that would sell cheaper then 300thb, did you look everywhere?

[@TravelTomTom]

Hahaha bro. Why would I hide info. I would be the worst blogger. See link in description for the best Thailand sim card deals

[@JavierHernandez-gz8om]

Can you show me how to do this

[@KS1996-b4l]

I was in December Thailand and I bought AIS unlimited Internet 1 month and the network is very good Internet is fast And I have almost everywhere 5G with AIS 👍🏻👍🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@TravelTomTom]

But you cant find that sim card on airport

[@spartacus9960]

Do they scan your passport before handing you the sim card?

[@TravelTomTom]

Always. In 99/100 countries they do this

[@spartacus9960]

@@TravelTomTom do they do in Thailand?

[@julioc4978]

Great video as usual. Thanks

[@TravelTomTom]

Thanks a lot for the support and always liking my videos. Thankssssss

[@WA4TKG]

I’m coming for the second time in six months from Jordan 🇯🇴 in June. I have a new iPhone 14 Pro that ONLY works by ESIM…what now ? I don’t expect to use much Data at all, but I will need to be able to CALL my Thai friend.

[@TravelTomTom]

Order an esim online. See link in description

[@kevins2880]

Does anyone know that the airport has free wifi available?

[@TravelTomTom]

Yes it does. Everywhere and it works

[@christiankeil7845]

Just avoid anything said in this video and by it at 711. Take your passport with you, takes about 3 minutes. 150-300 Baht depending on the speed, data.

[@louiewishingtin578]

can you buy it at the one at the airport?

[@Kushal-v8b]

Buy from airport ​@@louiewishingtin578

[@JoloNavarro]

Great video as always!!

[@TravelTomTom]

thanks a lot my friend

[@Isamer0]

Thanks, I want to know if I can pay with credit card. Glad I don’t have to move downstairs to change and upstairs again.

[@TravelTomTom]

You didnt watch the video clearly! 😉

[@Isamer0]

@@TravelTomTom Yes I did, this was not a question.

[@ErnestoLuna1]

If i am going to stay just 4 days in Bangkok, will I be able to survive just depending on wifi connections?

[@TravelTomTom]

Yes you can. I would just never recommend the inconvenience when for $5 usd you can already order an esim

[@suhribzevolution645]

For me Dtac the best.

[@TravelTomTom]

Thanks for feedback

[@isabellauwandu9341]

😂❤ I'm actually in Thailand now 😊

[@Travelwitharmaan06]

Please make video for best sim card for Slovakia 🙂

[@TravelTomTom]

Coming soon

[@shankarraj3433]

Thanks for the info Tom 💯👍

[@TravelTomTom]

Happy to help

[@DolceArdore]

In the past it was great to buy a SIM card at the airport but nowadays it's the quickest way to get ripped off after landing (other than using an ATM LOL). Still, it's worth it for most tourists because of the convenience. However, if you are staying 30 days or longer and don't mind the inconvenience, get a normal (non-tourist) SIM card from one of the providers' shops (AIS/True/DTAC) in a mall or whatever for less than 100 baht and then add a data package starting at less than 200 baht for 30 days. (These SIM cards are not available at the airport for obvious reasons). Don't forget to bring your passport when going to the shop as this is required to register the SIM card.

[@yomeshsaini4578]

Can we get tourist e sim??

[@TravelTomTom]

See link in bio for all the details about esims

[@renategijsen22]

Would you recommend the premium IAS or is the regular just fine

[@TravelTomTom]

I mean if you like FAST internet I would recommend it

[@Karma-zx8qe]

You should say the name of the airport not just the abbreviation

[@TravelTomTom]

I am happy you tell me what to do

[@MrHive1976]

And 4 two Weeks or 4 Weeks??

[@TravelTomTom]

See link in description

[@rowdytillwedie]

300 baht for 8 days ? How much for 30/60/90 days? Thanks

[@TravelTomTom]

See the link in description

[@williameaton7984]

Great video !!!

[@auang]

At home I can get minute/data no limit for a month for 11€, in Thailand 8 days for the same price? this is unreal. as the thai say, tourists have a lot of money when they arrive, they will pay.

[@TravelTomTom]

Yes they will! Crazy prices in fact

[@samteks125]

Considering the money you spend for all the other stuff during your trip, 300 THB is not a whole lot of money, is it. With that said, I paid about the same amount for 12GB/4 Weeks (4G) in 2016, so I'd have expected a bit more as time progresses...

[@kazimiah6293]

bro thanks going in april

[@itslike123]

I heared there is no uber there

[@virenkumar6058]

They use Grab.

[@TravelTomTom]

👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@folksmedizin]

Will you have another number?

[@Aaron-ep9ne]

Yes

[@johanmogensen8782]

Do you need to bring a simcard removal tool?

[@fattony9227]

No. They may give you a free tool to take home. I got my SIM at Terminal 21 with AIS. BTW, almost all Thailand providers offer similar SIM's at almost the same price but speed may be different. Anyway, if you are staying for a week or two, just get a SIM from any provider with shorter lines.

[@TravelTomTom]

You can ask for 20 of these things if you want. They give it everywhere for free

[@slpa9095]

Language please Germany thanks

[@MarcKeps]

Totally confusing. OF COURSE you can get local eSIM cards! You don't have to choose between LOCAL SIM cards and expensive international eSIM cards. Wrong information.

[@KhalidKaabi-y5i]

thank you ❤❤❤❤❤

[@506fahad506]

Thanx Brooo

[@craigbrown9940]

Exactly what I was after.

[@TravelTomTom]

Thanks

[@sivakumarg280]

There is no clarity in voice. Better to use good mic with noise cancellation

[@TravelTomTom]

Ok.

[@samteks125]

It's asking a bit much from someone traveling...

[@alterations_queen]

Why your companion always looks like she is being forced into travelling ? Like she is mad to be there 😂

[@TravelTomTom]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@diamonddonut]

who travels without cash!!!!!

[@TravelTomTom]

Me. More than 4,100+ days continuously. Let that sink in… 😁😂

[@diamonddonut]

@@TravelTomTom Strong man 😂

[@jumior]

why does he talk about cash? Only as it's a problem, what idiot would arrive at an airport with no cash

[@TravelTomTom]

Me! About 100 times a year, because I take on average 100 flights and I NEVER have cash

[@freshfalcon3996]

Was that hottie on the plane your GF

[@sambolch90]

💞

[@TravelTomTom]

as always you are the best. thanks

[@sambolch90]

@@TravelTomTom my pleasure🙂

[@nadirkhoms]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@TravelTomTom]

Thanks a lot for the support and always liking my videos

[@Patatovski]

You don’t buy anything in the airport. Exchange rates are terrible. As you saw 220 baht per transaction. Again not good advice, don’t even buy water

[@borgata23]

No cash on you ? Are you kidding

[@samteks125]

I almost never carry local currency upon arrival. Why would you anyway? It's cumbersome and more expensive to procure beforehand than just using an ATM (the ones outside the airport should have lower fees)...

[@TravelTomTom]

Exactly! 🙌🏽

[@TravelTomTom]

You clearly never traveled and are just someone on a holiday! 😂😂😂😂

[@eli90s13]

@@samteks125 Literally just get a charles schwab card and get refunded ATM fees. It's not that big of a deal anyhow. It makes it a lot easier having cash over card.

[@panangiveon8220]

👍👍👍❤️

[@TravelTomTom]

Thanks.