Dtac and Roaming

[Lucky Bones]

Hi, Maybe someone can assist me here.

 

I've been living Thai just shy of 9 years

 

I will likely need to get back to Aus for some time next year (yes, many things can change.)

 

My query is regarding roaming phones. I certainly intend to keep my Thai phone number.

 

Naturally I will arrange a Aus phone when I can.

 

I have searched Dtac sites but only get generic mumbo-jumbo. No straight forward answers supplied.

 

So........if I am overseas, can I switch my roaming on and off when required to keep costs to a minimum or is it a daily fee?

Banking and family are the reasons I would need roaming.

 

Cheers

 

 

[brewsterbudgen]

I've used DTAC roaming without issue in the UK and Laos.

[CharlieH]

Moved to correct forum

[mtls2005]

You are pre-paid with DTAC?

 

If so, top up to 365 days before you leave and make arrangements to top-up while outside of Thailand.

 

There is no fee to enable/use international roaming (IR). You'll pay normal international roaming fees. Just remember to disable mobile data (in the phone, and with DTAC).  https://www.dtac.co.th/en/roaming/rate/aus/

 

Enable dtac prepaid internet
Direct Number (USSD)*104*71#

IVR*1004 Press 9 Press 7

 

Disable dtac prepaid internet
Direct Number (USSD)*104*72#

IVR*1004 Press 9 Press 7

 

http://www.dtac.co.th/en/prepaid/services/roaming/preparation.html

 

 

Download and install DTAC Call app. This allows you to use WiFi, instead of IR, at domestic rates.  https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=th.co.dtac.wificalling

 

Install and register for the DTAC app.  https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=th.co.crie.tron2.android

 

Make sure the banks have the current mobile phone number.