I seem to remember a while back that you could put a code into a 1 2 call phone, and it would give you 365 days, but your calls were much more money, can anybody advise of any such codes, and indeed if they still exist?

Let's move this over to the Internet, computers, communication, technology forum.

Moved

Some current promotions/plans:

DTAC/Happy Simple SIM

AIS-One-2-Call SIM Sawasdee Nan Nan SIM

One-2-Call Tourist SIM

One-2-Call Tesco SIM (six 50 baht top-ups, so 300 baht, gets you 360 days)

There may be other solutions as well, the OP should call 1175, press 2, then ask the CSR about long validity options.

I have recently extended my 1 2 call for 365 days, for the 3rd year running ('cos unfortunately, I spend long periods outside Thailand). Telewiz assisted me, you have to top up with 500 baht, and as the OP says, calls are more expensive.

Why not just open your SIM card for international roaming and get a bill every month? No more scratchy cards and cheaper per call!! If you use the phone regulary and maybe also abroad there are some good offers. Telewiz will advise you.

Why not just open your SIM card for international roaming and get a bill every month? No more scratchy cards and cheaper per call!! If you use the phone regulary and maybe also abroad there are some good offers. Telewiz will advise you.

It sounds as though you are recommending the OP go with a post-paid account? AFAIK, AIS/One-2-Call require a work permit for a post-paid account (DTAC does not, they do require 6 months deposit on a credit card). I'm not sure this is the best solution for the OP? I think the base package is 150 baht/month with a 24 month contract, so maybe not the most cost-effective method of getting long-validity? FWIW, you can enable international roaming on a One-2-Call pre-paid number, by text, on-line, over the phone or in person. Making and receiving calls, while roaming internationally is, IMO, prohibitively expensive, on the order of 75 baht/min (U.S.A., both incoming and outgoing).

I telephoned 1175 this morning, and they put me on a new package, of 2 baht per minute, and 30 days extension for every 100 baht. Before it was 7 days extension for 50 baht. I am still sure there are some other deals though.

Actually there are many extra packages available on line @ ais . co . th, just enter your phone number and get a OTP (one time password) enter the password, then get dizzy with the different plans, bolt ons, value added services...........actually the list is rather long. Have found a package that will give me 30 days validity for 30 baht, and free 30 mins calls to any network. That will do !