BuffaloRescue Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Hi I need a Thai phone number. A thai mobile would be OK otherwise a 02 bangkok number. I need to pick up calls from my home in Australia.. on that Thai number. Im considering a mobile - but how can i recharge it? I dont think contract numbers can be used on roaming? Whats a good package? Otherwise is there a voip service that will give me a Thai phone number i can pick up calls on an overseas internet connection. I already have voip built into my modem Any suggestions appreciated thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Its very easy to get hold of a 'pre-paid' / 'pay as you' go sim card. Any AIS or DTAC shop should be able to provide you one. Top ups are very simple and you get the top up cards from shops such as 7-11, follw the very easy to follow instructions and key in the number code to add credit to your phone. Theoretically you'll just need your passport as ID (some shops might not require this although it is law). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 It depends upon how many calls you anticipate receiving. A quick and dirty (but probably not the cheapest) solution would be an AIS 1-2-Call pre pay mobile. Can set up for roaming and you can reload online with your credit card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CP3 Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Get a voip service will be a better/easy option for you. You get prepaid sim and roam, the charge is expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forkinhades Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 You can get a Skype landline number for a very cheap subscription Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 You can get a Skype landline number for a very cheap subscription Is this available with a Thai number? I couldn't find it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4evermaat Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 You can get a Skype landline number for a very cheap subscription Is this available with a Thai number? I couldn't find it Looking for similar solution. But other than expensive roaming options of prepaid sims, nothing. "2nd best time to plant a tree is today." Sent from ThaiVisa app. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloRescue Posted January 30, 2012 Author Share Posted January 30, 2012 if im in australia how can i top up my thai sim card? I would have to send someone in thailand to 7-11 there to top it up via my number? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forkinhades Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 You can get a Skype landline number for a very cheap subscription Is this available with a Thai number? I couldn't find it seems not, for Thailand, but North Korea has!! call forwarding might be another option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliaminBKK Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 You can purchase a local Oz number from Skype $35 a year, then purchase a call plan from Skype - International plan is $12 a month and allows you to call forward your OZ number to a Thai landline or Thai Cell phone (both are included in your subscription). If you have a smart phone you can load the Skype app and simply answer the phone and of course when you are online you can answer your calls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Sadly William our OP wants to go the other way with his callers dialling a Thai number. BR, as I noted AIS (and possibly others) can be reloaded online with a credit card, and yes, it works from overseas with an international card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloRescue Posted January 30, 2012 Author Share Posted January 30, 2012 You can purchase a local Oz number from Skype $35 a year, then purchase a call plan from Skype - International plan is $12 a month and allows you to call forward your OZ number to a Thai landline or Thai Cell phone (both are included in your subscription). If you have a smart phone you can load the Skype app and simply answer the phone and of course when you are online you can answer your calls. No i want a Thai phone number not an Oz one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooters Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 You can purchase a local Oz number from Skype $35 a year, then purchase a call plan from Skype - International plan is $12 a month and allows you to call forward your OZ number to a Thai landline or Thai Cell phone (both are included in your subscription). If you have a smart phone you can load the Skype app and simply answer the phone and of course when you are online you can answer your calls. No i want a Thai phone number not an Oz one Can you tell us why.? Its easier if we know the circumstances. if you want an 02 number then get a skype land line and choose sydney 02 Im pre paid AIS and get calls on roaming without even activating.. My gf tops up my phone via her phone, dont know how though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloRescue Posted January 30, 2012 Author Share Posted January 30, 2012 You can purchase a local Oz number from Skype $35 a year, then purchase a call plan from Skype - International plan is $12 a month and allows you to call forward your OZ number to a Thai landline or Thai Cell phone (both are included in your subscription). If you have a smart phone you can load the Skype app and simply answer the phone and of course when you are online you can answer your calls. No i want a Thai phone number not an Oz one Can you tell us why.? Its easier if we know the circumstances. if you want an 02 number then get a skype land line and choose sydney 02 Im pre paid AIS and get calls on roaming without even activating.. My gf tops up my phone via her phone, dont know how though I manage a Thai business. I need Thai customers to be able to call me on a Thai number. Again -.... i dont want a syndey number i dont want an Austrlaian number. I live in Australia at the moment so i already have one. I want a 02 BANGKOK number or actually any Thai number that i can give to clients who can call me at local rates and i answer calls in Australia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMSteve Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 do you have a home or office here with tel and internet? http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps10027/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooters Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 You can purchase a local Oz number from Skype $35 a year, then purchase a call plan from Skype - International plan is $12 a month and allows you to call forward your OZ number to a Thai landline or Thai Cell phone (both are included in your subscription). If you have a smart phone you can load the Skype app and simply answer the phone and of course when you are online you can answer your calls. No i want a Thai phone number not an Oz one Can you tell us why.? Its easier if we know the circumstances. if you want an 02 number then get a skype land line and choose sydney 02 Im pre paid AIS and get calls on roaming without even activating.. My gf tops up my phone via her phone, dont know how though I manage a Thai business. I need Thai customers to be able to call me on a Thai number. Again -.... i dont want a syndey number i dont want an Austrlaian number. I live in Australia at the moment so i already have one. I want a 02 BANGKOK number or actually any Thai number that i can give to clients who can call me at local rates and i answer calls in Australia "Again -.... i dont want a syndey number i dont want an Austrlaian number" attitude gets you a long way, good luck you sound on top of it 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunktal Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Have a look at this thread and you may find something in there. Starts in 2008 and goes through to this month. Some people in there have got it ar$e about as well but you may find what you are looking for in the CAT2call or 06 number answers. It has some links for further info, haven't clicked on any to check what they are about, you'll need to do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Try Vonage, I have a London telephone number in Thailand and it works well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
necronx99 Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 This service will give yo a local bangkok number and forward calls to your landline. Fairly affordable. http://www.tollfreeforwarding.com/?AID=10686077&PID=746431&SID=0e76ea9a-b51d-406d-8d59-3c6717c6fb64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinball Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 (edited) Hi, I am amazed by [MOD EDIT: flame removed - please check forum rule #4 before posting] http://www.cat2call.com you will want the cat2call + service, wich give you an inbound bangkok Number ( 02) that can be used anywhere in the world with an internet connection . the cost is 200 B a month with 200 B of free calls incuded. Pinball Edited January 31, 2012 by Phil Conners flame removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Get a voip service will be a better/easy option for you. You get prepaid sim and roam, the charge is expensive. TOTNetcall has outgoing calls-numbers, but which Thai provider support incoming numbers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CP3 Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 This service will give yo a local bangkok number and forward calls to your landline. Fairly affordable. http://www.tollfreef...59-3c6717c6fb64 This one has it ..True Nettalk has it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Litlos Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 If you are still looking at a mobile number I used to top up my AIS prepaid account from my K Bank online. That gets you around having to get local pin cards etc. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gone Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 If you have a Thai business the obviously you can just sign up with AIS, or TRUE etc as a post paid customer as I do. You get your bill every month and pay it thats all. When you are not in Thailand you simply put your phone on ROAM and Bob's your uncle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 (edited) [MOD EDIT: Reply to flame deleted] I also have difficulties to accept cat2call rates. Cat2call: Thailand: 0.75B/min Cat2call plus: Thailand: 2B/min I suppose they have some very good reason for that.. Edited January 31, 2012 by Guest Reply to flame deleted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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