VPN service expats use in Thailand

[docinbangkok]

Hi . i would like to subscribe to a VPN service . any recommendations are welcomed . Thank you 

[mran66]

I've been using PrivateVPN for few years now, and just renewed for another 3 yrs at $72. No complaints, also very responsive support if need technical help

[Mavideol]

been using ExpressVPN for the past 15-16 years, a little more expensive then some other but very happy with quantity and variety of servers/locations to choose from, for me it's worth the money.

Some may use NordVPN, some may have a free VPN,  plenty of choices at google

[Crossy]

Ivacy for me, reliable, reasonably priced and (importantly) has good support from Singapore.

[Pi Tao]

Proton VPN

 

[circa02]

If you care about privacy and the fight for privacy then it has to be Mullvad, don't bother searching for a lifetime deal or 80% off non-sense (you're not a Thai at a shopping center so recognize how dumb these promos are)

[Crazy Noobie]

I highly recommend:   Express VPN.  I have had others over the years and were not satisfied. Main reason, I stream movies from the USA. so when I used Hulu I would be kicked off. Some websites services can detect that I was using a VPN and they don't allow it. So I hunted down a VPN service where I wouldn't have any streaming problems and Express VPN was the one. I have been using them for over 7 years now and no issues at all.

[rwill]

I use Surfshark.  It's about $3/month.

[Jingthing]

15 hours ago, Pi Tao said:

Proton VPN

 

Me too.

It's not cheap. 

I think my current plan is about 5 dollars a month.

I picked it based on reviews but mainly because they let you choose optimized servers for file sharing purposes (torrents, streaming Stremio, etc.). 

They have a free level for basic stuff but for the file sharing services, you must pay.

Edited October 12, 2023 by Jingthing

[Mutt Daeng]

2 hours ago, fasteddie said:

It's my understanding that vpn's are illegal in Thailand.

They aren't illegal in Thailand. If you can prove otherwise, please provide a credible Thai Government source (link) saying so.

I use Surfshark.

Edited October 13, 2023 by Mutt Daeng

[CanadaSam]

Windscribe is free for 10GB a month, you get a button on your browser to turn it on and off, and choice of locations worldwide to base yourself in.

[Expat68]

Don't use any independent VPN. Have my own android box. Use tvonholiday package which have there own VPN, can watch any sport live and all UK channels with catch up from any country for £60 per year

[recom273]

Depends what you are using it for ..

 

if you just want something to watch UK and overseas TV, not too fussed about the quality of the picture (still very good) then surfshark is more than OK and cheap.

If you want a reliable provider for overseas TV, then something like PIA and Express are good, they offer specific servers for streaming services, there can be problems from time to time and the provider is usually fast to react. People like Netflix and BBC can easily detect vpn usage,

if you want privacy, mullvad, is the best - and proton. Mullvad is proven to be secure, and proton is swiss based making it secure or you can set up your own on a vps. 
 

if you are looking for something fast, reliable and cheap use a smart dns service, more reliable than vpn. 

Edited October 13, 2023 by recom273

[bluemoon58]

I purchase Norton 360 protection each year for 5 devices and that comes with a VPN in the package. I use it a fair amount and always found it reliable. 

[Lite Beer]

36 minutes ago, Expat68 said:

Don't use any independent VPN. Have my own android box. Use tvonholiday package which have there own VPN, can watch any sport live and all UK channels with catch up from any country for £60 per year

Does it include Sky Sports and TNT channels?

Just noticed that payment is with Paypal. Forget that.

Edited October 13, 2023 by Lite Beer

[SingAPorn]

Netflix is the worst as they regularly detect VPN's and block,

[TheAppletons]

14 hours ago, rwill said:

I use Surfshark.  It's about $3/month.

This is the way.  ^^

[Skeptic7]

PIA...Private Internet Access. 

[maxcorrigan]

I just use Browsec works well enough for me and free

[Expat68]

1 hour ago, Lite Beer said:

Does it include Sky Sports and TNT channels?

Just noticed that payment is with Paypal. Forget that.

No. My android box has those. I told them I did not have PayPal, they found a way around it and I paid with my visa debit card

[Peterphuket]

3 hours ago, rwill said:

I use Surfshark.  It's about $3/month.

On their website, I can't find which countries they have servers in, can't you choose that?

[AjarnMartin]

19 hours ago, docinbangkok said:

Hi . i would like to subscribe to a VPN service . any recommendations are welcomed . Thank you 

You can’t beat Surfshark for worldwide coverage… ????

[KannikaP]

4 hours ago, fasteddie said:

It's my understanding that vpn's are illegal in Thailand.

From where did you learn that please?

[CharlieH]

I used Cactus, can do it month to month or annually, cheap and good service

 

 

[Nabbiex]

SurfShark - very friendly & can answer many questions.

[Pilot3Boz]

Been using StrongVPN for 9 years with a VPN router for the house na clients on my iPhone and iPads, upgraded to their VPN accelerator last year with a ASUS mesh router setup.. Works perfectly for all my streaming, even NetFlix.. $85 per year covers all devices including the router which still works as a backup and the Accelerator/mesh setup.. Great customer service if needed… Highly recommend them!!

[CharlieH]

1 minute ago, KannikaP said:

From where did you learn that please?

If VPN's were illegal this topic wouldnt be here.

[KannikaP]

Just now, CharlieH said:

If VPN's were illegal this topic wouldn't be here.

Thanks Charlie.

[decline]

don't some give away your details making them useless for a lot of people?

 

heard good things about mullvard and proton 

[CharlieH]

Depending on your use,  Opera has a good VPN works well and its totally free.

Can choose various locations too.