So I am heading to Thailand in October. I have been there once before, but did not bring a cell phone. I was only there for a couple of weeks and just communicated via Facebook and e-mail. I am going for about a month now and was wonder how to go about the whole cell phone situation. I have spoken to my provider and was told that there is no costly plan for overseas calls. Apart from dismantling it, I do not have access to the S.I.M card on my phone. So do any of you have any clue on what to do and how much would it cost.
You can buy a simple Sim ready cell phone, starting at around $25, maybe $30 with sim and telephone number.
If you head into a CAT office, you can pick up an international calling card, for 300 baht, that will let you talk for what seems forever!
When I was in Thailand my phone worked fine.
But I noticed lots of Thais in the street with a table set up and phones laid out, I found out later that they let tourists use their phones for international calls for a low fee! Not sure if this still happens.
If you don't manage to get a simple unlocked phone (try MBK in Bangkok) then the calling cards Curt mentions are quite good. We had one once and it seemed to last forever!
Can you take a uk unlocked mobile phone and buy a thai pay as you go sim when you arrive in bangkok? (Or other se asia countries as you go along) im presuming this works?
Yes, sims are available everywhere.
Alright:
I apologize for my ignorance but here is my next question. Are S.I.M cards universal? I have an old Motorola Razor Should I worry about finding a S.I.M for it or will I be fine.
Thanks and Sorry
Aaron-s
I would believe that the sims will be universal. If I were you, rather than packing an expensive phone from home, I would pick one up, here, for under 30 bucks. You will have no compatibility problems, and won't risk losing that expensive phone.
BTW, if your Razor is Verizon, you'll have to hunt down a Hutch service peddler and live with there limited CDMA coverage.
Curt
My phone is AT&T I use Verison here at home but I heard it is not the best phone to use overseas. The phone I have is pretty old so I don't mind using it in Thailand. I will definitely (whoa just had an earthquake) buy a cheap phone in Thailand.
Thanks
Aaron-s
Many US phones are also "locked", allowing them to be used only with certain providers. That might be another obstacle to using your Razor.
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