The calling rates I have in Thailand are rather expensive, I pay about 5 baht per min when I call locally, sms are about 2 baht per msg. Using 1-2-Anycall (is that AIS?) if I press *121# to get my current balance I get an ad that says:

Just 1B/min,MaoMao 15B. Get free 15min within 1 day. Apply press *522*1call. Other pack *500#call

Is that special plan a good one, or to be avoided? Does it really mean local calls are 1 baht a minute? As my current rate is a bit high I am wondering if I can sign up on another plan. If I dial the above phone number, will it give me clear options in English first to choose as I wish, or will it sign me up for some plan right away? Thus I haven't called the number yet. BTW I am using the sim card that renews the expiration date by one year each time you add money. I guess that's why current local calls aren't cheap.

In my recent experience the maomao is an add on , they mention pack. its on top of your usual tarrif. Its a baht a minute indeed.

1-2-call is indeed AIS. There are loads of plans /options available most of them confusing, to me anyway.

AIS have a web site - easy to find. check on there .

I use a 'special numbers' package which allows me 5 'special' numbers . 0.75 baht per minute all day, everyday.

You can certainly find a better package/Plan etc..

You can always ring customer services but like most in Thailand they are not free.

Edited January 17, 201016 yr by jubby

There are lots of different packages available on AIS. If you dial *777 send it will give you a list of the currant deals. The missus pays 199 baht a month and gets free 1-2 call phones free from 5am to 5pm. Or simply call the help centre on 1175. They have very good English speaking staff who have sorted out any problems I have had in no time. Far better service than I ever received from my phone provider back in the UK.