Id Card Or Passport Required To Buy True Move Internet?

[watcharacters]

I'd like to get the three month package for True mover which is a bit less than฿600 a month. the lady at the TM office said we'd have to provide either an ID card or a passport. Is there any way to get this package without having to share that information with TRue?

[lomatopo]

Are you talking about True Online Internet via DSL or DOCSIS?

Or TrueMove mobile telephony? Or TrueMove H telephony/mobile broadband? Pre-paid? Post-paid?

Technically each new SIM needs to be registered, and the NBTC has been pushing back on this recently, even though this hasn't been enforced for ~ 5 years.

Some post-paid service plans do require identification and/or have a residency requirement.

Generally it is pretty easy to purchase a TrueMove or TrueMove H pre-paid SIM, activate it, add value, and choose voice/data plans.

Post-paid plans typically have a one year term.

Maybe try another True shop?

Edited October 13, 2012 by lomatopo

[khwaibah]

Thais have to show id card and ta bian ban. Foreigner has to show passport and letter of resiliency.

[watcharacters]

Are you talking about True Online Internet via DSL or DOCSIS?

Or TrueMove mobile telephony? Or TrueMove H telephony/mobile broadband? Pre-paid? Post-paid?

Technically each new SIM needs to be registered, and the NBTC has been pushing back on this recently, even though this hasn't been enforced for ~ 5 years.

Some post-paid service plans do require identification and/or have a residency requirement.

Generally it is pretty easy to purchase a TrueMove or TrueMove H pre-paid SIM, activate it, add value, and choose voice/data plans.

Post-paid plans typically have a one year term.

Maybe try another True shop?

I didn't post my question very well. I was referring to True Move Mobile Internet package for three months that averages out to just less than ฿ 600 a month.

I realize in Thailand there seems to be a desire for a falang to produce multiple copies of so many things and I just wondered if there was a way to avoid this. I bought my Dtac sim without showing a passport or residency proof and from that point on I was free to sign up for internet as I so chose.

I'll follow your suggestion and just try another shop.

Edited October 13, 2012 by watcharacters

[Pib]

Thais have to show id card and ta bian ban. Foreigner has to show passport and letter of resiliency.

For things the Thai wife and I have signed up for (i.e, cell phone service, TV service, internet service, etc), she only needed to provide her Thai ID card....I only needed to provide my foreign passport.

[lomatopo]

I didn't post my question very well.

If you could just answer the questions I think we could come up with a solution for you?

Most people, in your situation, would get a Pre-Paid SIM, activate it, add value (top-up) and choose a plan. Pre-paid plans run month-to-month. You can purchase pre-paid SIMs at one of the million or more small, counter kiosks, or even convenience stores, without proof of identity or a residency requirement.

Post-paid plans usually require some identity and residency proof. Post-paid plans typically have a term of 12 months, and you would have to go to a True Shop to sign up for a Post-paid plan.

My best guess is that you are trying to get a Post-paid plan, perhaps because you are unfamiliar with the option or Pre-paid plans? Given that you have a requirement for just three months, and are a foreigner, a Post-paid plan is not really the best option for you.

Without any additional detail, I assume you have a 850 MHz 3G capable unlocked phone and require both voice and mobile broadband data for ~ 3 months. I'd recommend you get a Pre-paid SIM from TrueMove H or HAppy (DTAC). You can purchase these at any mobile phone shop - there are hundreds in most shopping malls here - for ~ 50 - 100 baht. Activate it (insert it into your phone), add value, choose a plan.

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CC0QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thaivisa.com%2Fforum%2Ftopic%2F425412-smartphone-service-plans%2F&ei=2_V5UOa7GJHirAeH-4HIAg&usg=AFQjCNHbOlTC4KVm5E9wasJo6DW1yXyxpw

[ignis]

Any time I am asked for my Passport for any of these type of services, I hand them my Thai drivers licence, so far never had a problem, always accepted as I.D. and able to sign said contract.

one of the 1st things I got 9 ½ year ago......... moved back to AIS mobile contract 6 weeks ago, no problem with licence I.D..

[lomatopo]

Any time I am asked for my Passport for any of these type of services, I hand them my Thai drivers licence, so far never had a problem, always accepted as I.D. and able to sign said contract.

one of the 1st things I got 9 ½ year ago......... moved back to AIS mobile contract 6 weeks ago, no problem with licence I.D..

I'm not sure the OP wants to get a Thai driver's license.

For many foreigners, the ID No. on a Thai driver's license is the same as their Passport Number, at least it is on both of my Thai Driver's licenses (auto and motorcycle). In order to get a Thai driver's license you do have to pass a residency requirement, maybe a house book or in my case, an affidavit from my local Embassy. So, in essence, a Thai driver's license is predicated on identification and residency, more or less.

[ignis]

Any time I am asked for my Passport for any of these type of services, I hand them my Thai drivers licence, so far never had a problem, always accepted as I.D. and able to sign said contract.

one of the 1st things I got 9 ½ year ago......... moved back to AIS mobile contract 6 weeks ago, no problem with licence I.D..

I'm not sure the OP wants to get a Thai driver's license.

For many foreigners, the ID No. on a Thai driver's license is the same as their Passport Number, at least it is on both of my Thai Driver's licenses (auto and motorcycle). In order to get a Thai driver's license you do have to pass a residency requirement, maybe a house book or in my case, an affidavit from my local Embassy. So, in essence, a Thai driver's license is predicated on identification and residency, more or less.

Yes, just many do have a Thai licence and keep it just encase when driving are ask for it, and have no idea it can be used as an I.D.