AndrewMciver Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 So we are new to renting in Thailand. In the UK, when i move into a property - i take a picture of the meter readings, i compare gas and electric companies and sign up a contract with them depending on who has a better deal. Broadband pretty much the same. How do things work here in Thailand? Do you have a list of companies and rates to compare? Or do you just sign up with anyone? When do you get the bill, do you pay by a direct debit or do you get a bill and then go to pay ? How do you go about getting broadband ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqoop Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 Not sure where you are based. I'm in jomtien, my condo sets the utility unit price. Water costs are very low , say 150 baht / month. Electricity for me is about 2000. For the internet I use a sim based modem and a dtac sim. The modem was about 2000 and I use about 1000 over three months in data. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewMciver Posted August 24, 2023 Author Share Posted August 24, 2023 Okay so do you have meters in the property ? Secondly where do you go to get Broadband? Is it not unlimited broadband? Do you need a bank account to open a broadband account ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 1 hour ago, AndrewMciver said: Or do you just sign up with anyone? When do you get the bill, do you pay by a direct debit or do you get a bill and then go to pay ? There will be one power company PEA, billed once a month, you can pay by direct debit, 7/11, if after 7 days you must go to your local REA office. the bill still arrives once a month in a plastic holder on your meter. Condos will vary on charges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 57 minutes ago, AndrewMciver said: Do you need a bank account to open a broadband account ? Optic cable connection can be paid in cash monthly or direct debit, if you live in Thailand you need a bank account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewMciver Posted August 24, 2023 Author Share Posted August 24, 2023 5 hours ago, brianthainess said: Optic cable connection can be paid in cash monthly or direct debit, if you live in Thailand you need a bank account. So i can have broadband with an account or not ? At the moment i won't have an account till i get my visa sorted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 4 hours ago, AndrewMciver said: So i can have broadband with an account or not ? At the moment i won't have an account till i get my visa sorted Yes their are a few internet companies, I use TOT you can pay cash at their office every month, they send a bill, I pay 524.30 every month, I find TOT very good service, any probs and they are normally out in a couple of hours, they even came and moved my router to another room, free. up to eight people can use it. (or you could use a mobile phone as your hotspot.) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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