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Not sure why you'd need a 4G-compatible aircard here in Thailand? 4G/LTE is quite limited, currently available from TrueMove H only on 2100 MHz (2,000 base-stations in 17 provinces planned/announced by the end of the year). 3G, from CAT/TrueMove H on 850 MHz should be both available and sufficient.

Headway is a measurement of the distance or time between vehicles in a transit system.

So the interval time between trains. Believe this keeps them from running into each other?

Sounds like a term from British railroads, so probably as "English" as they come?

I still can't figure out the OP's question though? At first I assumed they were unable to take the Express train, and they were looking for potential reasons. But now it sounds like they've always been able to take the Express train so suspect some sort of communication issue (better = cheaper)? I've never had a problem purchasing a token for the Express train ex-Phaya Thai.

Noticed this announcement, re: schedule changes effective 1 October 2013, on the SRTET site:

Maybe the 11 PM was cancelled? Maybe they cancel the last few trains owing to a historical lack of passengers? Or a lack of rolling stock? I think they are using some Express stock on City schedules, so that may negatively impact Express schedules?

Did you see an Express Train on the far platform? Assuming you took the City Line.

Unrelated, noticed this on the srtet site:

I love how people kvetch about "digital devices taking over our lives" here on ThaiVisa, presumably from an internet-connected device.

Rates are exclusive of connection fees from fixed lines or mobile phones through 02-696-2209 and 02-696-2210

http://www.thaitelephone.com/EN/calling-card/thailand/thookjung/index.php

Other calling cards offer free access and/or call-back.

http://www.thaitelephone.com/EN/calling-card/thailand/catphonenet/index.php

http://www.deedial.com/web3/en/

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/636794-how-could-my-thb200-credit-on-my-1-2-call-be-sucked-up-so-fast/page-2#entry6374006

http://aisclub.ais.co.th/WebboardDetail.aspx?mid=28&room=57&qid=22272

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I am pretty sure that aircard only supports 900/2100 MHz 3G so you will need a new aircard of you plan to use the CAT/TrueMove H 850 MHz 3G network.

You can purchase a basic aircard for less than 1,000 THB.

http://www.totalaircard.com/products/Huawei-E173-3G-USB-Aircard.html

Its true. Einstein said, he fears that one day technology will be more important than human relationships and socializing. His fear has become a reality.

Believe this attribution has been debunked.

Assume you have a single PC? And no requirement to support multiple devices (smartphone, tablet)?

What type of phone do you have/use in Thailand? Does it support 3G/WiFi hot-spot?

Ideally your aircard would need to support both 850 MHz 3G and 2100 MHz 3G. Then maybe best to try TrueMove H. But this will be location dependent, maybe ask the MiL or other nearby family if anyone is currently using 3G with TrueMove H.

Your current aircard supports 2100 MHz 3G, and it may support 850 MHz, but there is no way to be sure without more details on the exact manufacturer/model number. iMobile runs on TOT's 2100 MHz network.

TrueMove H and AIS/One-2-Call have the best WiFi affiliations, so you may be able to get by with one or both, along with both a complementary and even a paid WiFi subscription, assuming your residence location has access to one or both of these WiFi services. I believe TOT/3G does offer a truly unlimited 3G plan, but it is speed-limited to 2 Mbps. Perfect Storm: http://www.tot3g.net/PromotionInfo.aspx?pid=23

Obviously a fixed-line solution would be better, so maybe choose a residence based on the ability to get DSL or DOCSIS.

I think you would need a specialized router which can support multiple SIMs/USB aircards and bond/load-balance multiple, simultaneous WAN connections, if you want to try that option.

There have been a few threads here:

AIS AINet site: thaivisa.com

https://www.google.com/search?q=ais+airnet+site%3Athaivisa.com&rlz=1C1_____enUS417US417&oq=ais+airnet+site%3Athaivisa.com&aqs=chrome..69i57.6371j0j7&sourceid=chrome&espvd=210&es_sm=122&ie=UTF-8

You could also look through pantip and adslthailand using Google Translate...

AIS AirNET site:adslthailand.com

AIS AirNET site:pantip.com

3BB and TOT (Wi-NET) have similar offers.

FWIW, this is no WiMAX service, rather a 2.4/5 GHz PTP wireless solution.

I know one person who uses AIS AirNET in a new housing development where it is the only available broadband solution. So many other people are using that there is a lot of contention on the uplink (wired, but limited) so performance is not so good.

Talk to neighbors to see what else may be available, and/or their experiences with AIS AirNET.

The fee for MNP is now 29 baht.

You will lose any remaining pre-paid balance.

This TrueMove H web-page describes the process: http://truemoveh.digitalcampaignsite.com/v2/en/mnp_whatis.aspx

Suggest the OP's may want to try AIS/2100 MHz 3G first, as I suspect they are running into issues re: existing 900 MHz 3G, either due to incompatibilities with the phone or spectrum/contention issues. They should speak with AIS to make the switch to AWN (AIS's 2100 MHz 3G subsidiary) and possibly get a new/modern SIM, while keeping the same number, of course.

I'd always recommend trying other service providers first, by using a 50 baht SIM and possibly a daily/weekly/monthly plan to evaluate the service provider before switching.

I always recommend that you first identify the service provide that meets all you requirements re: coverage, call completion/quality, 3G performance, customer service, web/mobile account management, etc., by using pre-paid SIMs (50 baht each) and daily/weekly/monthly plans. Once you've identified a service provider which meets your requirements, and armed with a knowledge of your usage patterns/requirements, go with a pre-paid bundled/un-bundled plan - most of the major service providers now offer pre-paid bundles, while un-bundled means you pay by the minute/SMS and for a 30-day mobile data plan, or go with a post-paid plan. There can be some "deals" with post-paid,especially if you bundle in a new phone purchase, where the monthly service discount can reach 50% over 18 - 24 months.

CAT/TrueMove H have the most coverage, and the fewest customers, so they would generally be the first choice/option. After that, considering all the variables, including roll-out of 2100 MHz, coverage, no. of customers and available spectrum, DTAC/Happy might be the next best option, then AIS. I only place AIS here because they have the most customers, and the least amount of spectrum. But again, this really would depends on your exact locations and requirements.

Strange that the phone shows that it is connected to 4G.

I suspect this is merely an anomaly of this model/firmware/baseband? Since it is on 3G (here in Thailand) and/or 2100 MHz it assumes it is on T-Mo's "4G" network, even though that runs on AWS (1700 x 2100), or re-farmed 1900 MHz..

AIS Freedom 2100 MHz SIMs are labeled as such, and relatively ubiquitous in the retails channels now.

You would probably be better off with a pre-paid plan, either bundled, or un-bundled?

http://truemoveh.truecorp.co.th/3g/packages/ismart/entry/594

iSmart/399: 150 min/750 MB, pre-paid/bundled/

What is "hernia-inducing" speed? Is your phone particularly heavy? If that's bad, then suspect you have problems with your plan or configuration?

Yes, need to know the exact make/model. And more about your plans, tourist? staying longer?

Some Verizon models can/do support SIM/GSM/3G. Assuming they give you an unlock code it might work.

You may be able to "roam" as well, but again that is make/model dependent, and may prove to be cost prohibitive?

You may be better off asking in a U.S.-centric travel forum?

https://community.verizonwireless.com/thread/804262

Any phone would need to be capable of accepting a SIM (e.g.: SGS4, Moto X), be able to be unlocked by Verizon (customer in good standing for some period of time - 6 months?), support GSM 900/1800, and 3G/850-900-2100, the latter if 3G data is required.

TrueMove or TrueMove H?

SIM name (iTalk, iNet, iSmart)? Plan? Promotion?

What is the reply to #123#?

When did you purchase this SIM? What is your top-up/usage history?

Service validities have changed radically; most top-ups yield 30 to 60 days from the date of the top-up, and cannot be "accumulated", as in the past.

I am pretty sure that any top-up with TrueMove H gives 60 days. Further they may extend the validity 60 days (max.) based on usage. So if you top-up again, make a call, send a text, on day 59, your validity should be pushed out another 60 days from the day of the "activity".

That said, each SIM/plan/promotion may have its own unique characteristics.

Assuming you plan to use the device on LTE here in Thailand now, or over the next few years, it should support LTE Bands 1 and 4.

TrueMove H operates LTE now on Band 1, with 2,000 base-stations and 17 provinces planned by year's end.

The NBTC is expected to aution 1800 MHz (band 4) in Oct. 2014, although DTAC may launch LTE on band 4 sooner as they already have the spectrum through 2018.

You'd have to match up device variants for those other countries to which you might travel, and expect to use LTE.

LTE may offer the service provider more benefits than the end-user. 3G is probably sufficient for most mobile applications here in Thailand for the foreseeable future (2+ years). There may also be some battery issues with supporting LTE in that you may increase your battery drain.

Assuming the model no; is SGH-T999, and that it is unlocked, it seems like it should work on AIS/One-2-Call's3G/2100 MHz network, provided there is coverage and the unit is properly configured. Maybe manually configure the APN, add value and subscribe to a 3G plan.

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/649816-a-i-s-one-2-call-3g-pre-paid-sim-on-2100-mhz-3g-a-review/

It would also work with CAT/TrueMove/850 MHz, TrueMove H (2100 MHz) and DTAC/Happy (850/2100 MHz). It will not work with AIS's 900 MHz/3G network.

Its very possible that samsung will introduce their SIM region lock with the S4 4.3 update. Be careful depending on where you bought the S4.

If I understand the mechanism behind Samsung's regional/country SIM lock program for the SGS4, Note 3, then I can really see this being an huge issue?

I guess if you bought your SGS4, or Note 3 in Europe, you'd be well-advised to keep a European/Country-specific SIM on hand, if only to (re-) unlock it.

If you purchased your SGS4.Note 3 here in Thailand I assume you have a local SIM with which you could (re-) unlock it for use with other region's SIMs?

Some indications are that this is tied to the MCC (Mobile Country Code), which for Thailand (THL) is "520".

I further assume (hope?) that if your retail box did not have the notification sticker that Samsung would not add this with an Android 4.3 update.

Stoopid move, IMO, to address a relatively small problem but assume various retailers forced this onto Samsung to "protect" their markets/channels from grey-market lost-sales?

http://www.extremetech.com/electronics/167621-how-samsung-is-region-locking-the-galaxy-s4-and-note-3-and-what-it-means-for-you

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2463734

http://www.androidcentral.com/galaxy-note-3-region-lock-more-details-emerge

Another tough month....

Escalator/elevator and even outside access has been blocked for level 2 (arrivals) from doors #10 ~ #4/#3 for the past ~ 5 years. Prior to this, the Arrivals area was overrun with greeters and it was challenging for passengers to exit from Customs B & C.

The market for dual-SIM products here (in Thailand) is pretty limited as we have nationwide service providers. Dual-SIM products are popular in those countries where you have regional service providers, so you need a SIM for each service provider assuming you travel around those countries. I think China, Russia and India are some of the most popular dual-SIM countries, so that is where it might be easiest to source desired dual-SIM variants.

There are hundreds upon hundreds of posts re: shipping stuff here. Some pay nothing - other than potential U.S. sales tax, intra-U.S. shipping, extra-U.S. shipping (to Thailand), some pay VAT (7%), some pay VAT + some reasonable Duty, some pay an outrageous sum. Check the various threads for the best shipping option; I return often so just hand-carry goods - I've never had anything shipped to Thailand.