dwtgray Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Can anybody tell me what is the best VPN to use in Thailand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Free or paid? Where do you need it to come out? Are you looking for security or to bypass geo-locks (like watching the BBC)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwtgray Posted September 23, 2018 Author Share Posted September 23, 2018 Hi Thanks for your quick response I would like to use it to bypass geo-locks like watching the BBC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 I use Ivacy, not free but decent bang for the buck. https://www.ivacy.com/ Works for the BBC / ITV etc. loads of decently fast servers around the world if you just need to get out of Thailand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Thanks "Crossy" for that recommendation. I have tried a few but BBC keep updating their db and they dont work usually or after a few days/weeks.???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanjita Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 (edited) ExpressVPN are ahead of the game. Not cheap but the best out there and excellent online support. Edited September 23, 2018 by fanjita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pagan1 Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Agreed. Express VPN works well for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgdanson Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 I have paid Zenmate fro 3 years, all good up to a couple of months ago. Now cannot get Channel 4, and hence my Rachel Riley fix, with either the Desktop client or Chrome exptension. Tried the NORD 3 day free trial.....no good. Express is next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgdanson Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Crossy said: I use Ivacy, not free but decent bang for the buck. https://www.ivacy.com/ Works for the BBC / ITV etc. loads of decently fast servers around the world if you just need to get out of Thailand. Sadly no free trial option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Just now, wgdanson said: Sadly no free trial option. There is a 30 day money-back guarantee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgdanson Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 1 minute ago, Crossy said: There is a 30 day money-back guarantee. Thank you for that, I wonder how easy it is to get it. I'll give it a go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemises Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Agreed. Express VPN works well for meExpress VPN does NOT work for me, ie it doesn’t allow access to the Catch-up content on Australia’s Channel 9 network (9now.com.au). Let’s you live stream only on 9now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidenai Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 I use Ivacy, not free but decent bang for the buck. https://www.ivacy.com/ Works for the BBC / ITV etc. loads of decently fast servers around the world if you just need to get out of Thailand.Yesterday. i got myself Ivacy. They have a nice offer. 1,650 THB for 2 years. Good for security and downloading on my mobile, iPad, laptop, desktop and Android box. However, no succes with BBC iPlayer. Either as Android app or Kodi app. Any advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Have you tried on your desktop, both the desktop App and Chrome plug-in are working for me. I'll have to try on the mobile later. Occasionally one has to disconnect and re-connect the VPN so you get a new UK IP. And I really hate the new BBC iPlayer TV Guide layout, grrr. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaviny Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 I have used both ExpressVpn and VpnUnlimited...both worked for me but am now with VpnUnlimited only as has a infinity payment which was cheap.Sent from my SM-N9200 using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidenai Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Have you tried on your desktop, both the desktop App and Chrome plug-in are working for me. I'll have to try on the mobile later. Occasionally one has to disconnect and re-connect the VPN so you get a new UK IP. And I really hate the new BBC iPlayer TV Guide layout, grrr. Will give it a try. Thanks for your reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChakaKhan Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Hoxx...free..use on pc and phone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 6 hours ago, aidenai said: Will give it a try. Thanks for your reply. After "extensive" testing last evening I found:- On the PC both the App and the Chrome extension worked fine with the BBC iPlayer via Chrome ???? On my Android tablet neither the iPlayer App nor iPlayer via the browser would work with the Ivacy Android App (content not available) ???? Everything works nicely using the VPN functionality of both Tomato (on an ancient Linksys) WRT54GL and Merlin (on a less ancient Asus RT-AC88U). I'll drop Ivacy support a mail later (I suggest you do to), they've always been pretty good in the past. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 From Ivacy support, note I've not tested this yet, hot off the press. Quote Hi, Thanks for contacting us. You are requested to please follow the steps and configure VPN manually on your android device then access BBC iPlayer. Android L2TP: Tap on Settings. Tap on More Wireless. Tap on “+” Icon. Insert the following Info: Insert Name: Ivacy L2TP Type: Type: Select L2TP/IPSec PSK from drop down menu Server Address: bbc-uk.dns2use.com IPSec pre-shared key: 12345678 Tap on Save. Tap on Ivacy L2TP. Insert your userame/ password Select “Save account information” and tap on Connect. Feel free to contact us for further assistance. Regards, Franklin Ivacy Support Team 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidenai Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 From Ivacy support, note I've not tested this yet, hot off the press. Hi, Thanks for contacting us. You are requested to please follow the steps and configure VPN manually on your android device then access BBC iPlayer. Android L2TP: Tap on Settings. Tap on More Wireless. Tap on “+” Icon. Insert the following Info: Insert Name: Ivacy L2TP Type: Type: Select L2TP/IPSec PSK from drop down menu Server Address: bbc-uk.dns2use.com IPSec pre-shared key: 12345678 Tap on Save. Tap on Ivacy L2TP. Insert your userame/ password Select “Save account information” and tap on Connect. Feel free to contact us for further assistance. Regards, Franklin Ivacy Support Team Thank you very much. I tried BBC using Chrome with the Ivacy extension on my W10 laptop and that indeed worked. Thanks for that tip. Will try later to set the VPN manually on my adroid box if that is even possible. Will also try the Chrome solution on my TV box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 On 9/27/2018 at 6:42 AM, Crossy said: From Ivacy support, note I've not tested this yet, hot off the press. I actually got around to trying this today, finally. Note that this is the setup for the built-in Android VPN, you don't need (can remove) the Ivacy Android app. It took as long as it takes to type in the settings to set up and connected and worked immediately (after I'd found my Ivacy login details). Works well with the limited testing I've done. I expect that bbc-uk.dns2use.com will work in the router setup as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivas Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Unless somethings changed Hola works for iplayers BBC and ITV If you're only interested in catch up tv worth perhaps subscribing to TVmucho where you can watch all live channels and catch up from UK Havent subscribed because Hola has always worked but it was 48 Euro for a year. You can register and they give you 60 minutes a day anyway FOC Works well and you can breeze through any adverts with couple clicks. I noticed on itv player (vpn or not) you now have to stay on the website for the adverts to play. If you tab off for couple minutes while they play the playback now stops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidenai Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 I actually got around to trying this today, finally. Note that this is the setup for the built-in Android VPN, you don't need (can remove) the Ivacy Android app. It took as long as it takes to type in the settings to set up and connected and worked immediately (after I'd found my Ivacy login details). Works well with the limited testing I've done. I expect that bbc-uk.dns2use.com will work in the router setup as well. Tried to connect many times. Every time got the message "Unsuccessful'. Looked at the settings over and over again. Simply doesn't work for me on my Android box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran00001 Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 On 9/23/2018 at 5:19 PM, dwtgray said: Hi Thanks for your quick response I would like to use it to bypass geo-locks like watching the BBC. I use a Chrome extension that is specifically for that, its called Telly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 (edited) I've been using 'My Expat Network' for several years to access UK TV. Very reliable and are always able to stay one step ahead of the BBC's attempts to close them out. They also have a first rate and friendly help desk for support if they are needed, which is not very often. Find them at: https://www.my-expat-network.com/?gclid=CMKm8syUy6YCFQmMzAode095Iw Edited September 30, 2018 by Moonlover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunHeineken Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 I use Witopia. They have many servers around the world and are reasonably priced. Their servers rarely go down, and they usually have more than one server in the country / region. Their support is 27/7 as well, and on the rare occasion I have had to contact them, I have had a live chat with someone with a couple of minutes. https://www.personalvpn.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidenai Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 (edited) On 9/30/2018 at 9:09 PM, aidenai said: Tried to connect many times. Every time got the message "Unsuccessful'. Looked at the settings over and over again. Simply doesn't work for me on my Android box. Over the last week, Ivacy updated their apps and I think also their connection credentials. Everything is working perfectly now in regards to BBC iPlayer. i.e. the Windows 10 App, the Android App, the Chrome App and even the built-in VPN Android connection. Now I can really say, a good provider for a low price. About 1,700 THB for a two-years subscription. https://www.ivacy.com Edited October 5, 2018 by aidenai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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