I just arrived in thailand and successfully topped off a free dtachappy sim that i got at the airport. Incoming and outgoing calls through dtac call application via dtac sim card will not be. Dtac happy tourist sim beware bangkok forum tripadvisor. Monthly unlimited data packages from dtac enable you to access internet limitless. Ive also used truemove and dtacs happy prepaid services, and both provided good coverage and speeds in towns and cities. I had a connecting flight from bangkok to suratthani on the same day. Travel technology prepaid sim thailand i just unlocked my iphone 5 so that i could use it on an upcoming trip to thailand. Dtac tourist gang sim card is duocut meaning that you can use it in smartphones that use the micro sim card e. Dtac happy tourist sim pick up at don mueang airport. Yes, dtac happy sim card is able to work with every phone model. Then, we have dtac, which is the second largest company of the country. What that sim provides is a 15 days of unlimited data, with the first 4gb of data at high speeds 4glte, and b 100 baht of credit to use towards callstextssms. Im assuming the best route is to purchase a prepaid sim card once i get to thailand. I prefer dtachappy, and therefore this guide is based off of my experience with dtac.
Is dtac happy sim card compatible with iphone and android. There are three types of sim card sizes available standard 15 x 25mm, micro 12 x 15mm and nano 8. There is a sim vending machine directly to the left of the service desk, and that machine takes credit cards. Look at the following three options offered by dtac and decide which one is the best for you. I have a new iphone, how do i transfer the esim into the new iphone. You should definitely ensure you have a package set up and operational on your thai sim before you leave the shop, otherwise you will burn through whatever credit you have on your sim card very quickly. Dtac claims to have the secondwidest coverage nationwide, compared to its main rival ais, with more than,000 base stations installed as of 2016 on the 850 mhz, 1800 mhz and 2100 mhz bands as of 20 dtac is offering both edge and 3g services on its postpaid and prepaid brands dtac happy. Total access communication dtac and cat telecom, which owns the companys 800mhz and 1800mhz concessions, have put forward a subscriber protection plan for the national broadcasting and telecommunications commissions approval, following the expiration of dtac concessions on. Sometimes you can see or hear the phrase dtac happy or just happy, its the same thing, just sim cards that are sold to tourists go under the brand happy. My question is can i top up the 100 baht call credit if i need to. If thats the case, id generally recommend holding off until you reach the city.
Cons of the way dtac sim cards are not always found there and you may have to bypass several stores. Dtac happy tourist sim bangkok message board tripadvisor. Your phone number will be displayed on the sim package. Dtac telenor prepaid thai sim card unlimited internet call. I presume it wouldnt be too difficult to get a nano sim for my iphone 5 at the airport after i land. The ais traveller sim is a great value sim card that is ideal for travellers visiting thailand with an apple iphone, android smartphone or windows phone. You have to do is contact us to change the existing number at dtac hall replace sim. True iphone sim price page dtac happy iphone sim price page ais 12 call sim price page. Baron, dtac does accept both visa and mastercard at the bkk airport location. The happy tourist sim from dtac sounds interesting. Gussie as there is no dtac tourist sim that costs 560 baht, i assume you bought the 15 day tourist sim for 599 baht.
The definitive guide to using an iphone in thailand tripadvisor. If in doubt, we recommend you take a nano sim and purchase an adapter. Dual cut sim works as standard or micro sim, or nano available for iphone 5 and later. Unlimited internet access stands at a price of 999 baht per month or 49 baht per day numerous. Mobile internet in thailand 2019, dtac sim cards, tariffs. Unlock dtac happy phone 3g dual simupdate 2017 youtube. Dtac thailand4g lte 3g internet and mms settings for android iphone 7 plus 6s 5s blackberry curve bold z10 samsung galaxy s7 s6 note tab ipad htc sony. If you have any questions or need help, please contact us. Purchase online and collect them at travel recommends counter when you land in thailand. Dual sim card adapter sets for iphone x 8 7 6s 6 plus,gvkvgih switch 2 sim. How to get a thai sim card for your iphone travel happy.
Dtac happy 8 day 15gb tourist esim for thailand thai prepaid. Download dtac call and enjoy it on your iphone, ipad, and ipod touch. The 8 best prepaid sim cards for thailand in 2020 simoptions. Dtac happy tourist sim 15 gb nonstop for 8 day and 15 thb credit for using. I asked the tourist information desk where i can buy a sim, and the guy reached behind the counter and gave me a free dtac one with 15 bht on it as a promotion. Switch to dtac mobile number portability dtac javascript seems to be disabled in your browser. In stock we stock the happy tourist sim card from thailands dtac network. Most phones produced after 2016 use the nano sim size. Dtac offers international shipping for 350 baht so this vendor shipped me the dtac sim in two days for cheaper than direct from dtac.
For examples of current thai sim card with unlimited data usage prices, see the price pages for true iphone sim cards and dtacs happy sim cards. Just wanted to share my experience which i had with dtac happy tourist sim when i visited thailand recently. Thailands best sim card for travelers, start at only 49 baht or the best seller one at 299 giving. What will happen after free unlimited data period ends. Dtac happy tourist 8 days unlimited data sim card pick up at suvarnabhumi airport. Bangkok tourism bangkok hotels bangkok bed and breakfast bangkok vacation rentals. Dtac tourist esim for 8 days in thailand esim2fly shop. The only problem is that some of these stores only carry the tourist packages and not the monthlong sim cards. We stock the happy tourist sim card from thailands dtac network. Since my stay was for 7 nights in thailand, i thought of taking the happy tourist sim from dtac counter outside the arrival gate at the airport in bangkok. How different between happy dtac and ais in thailand if you have read the information. What devices currently support dual sim with an esim.