Call Europe From Thailand On Mobile 001 Or 009

[AntMan1]

I need to make a few calls to Europe can someone tell me what number i need to call before the dialing code to make it cheaper.

I seem to remember a few years ago it was 001 or 009, can someone please confirm.

Thanks

[Crossy]

009 is/was cheapest, 001 is the standard IDD prefix (you get this connection if you use the + on your phone).

00x (x=2-8) also work with varying rates, not seen them publicied in one place mind.

[AntMan1]

Should add i am on 12call.

[ggold]

On 1 2 call dial 00500 then international dialing code then the number of the person your calling minus the first 0 if there is one! Also recommend you do that each time to get the cheaper rate, ie do not speed dial the number. I spoke with a friend in the UK for about an hour for 100bhat.

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Edited January 2, 2013 by ggold

[chonabot]

008 for 12call works for me 7 baht per minute to UK landlines I believe

[true blue]

i always use 004 on dtac,seems pretty cheap

[chrisinth]

I know it detracts a bit, but have you tried Skype (or ant of the other several different VOIP services out there)?

I swear by this for either the free computer to computer or the computer to phone service. I made several lengthy calls over the holiday period (mostly to UK) and I think the total for all calls was about 3 euro!!

[KhunBENQ]

Rates vary from country to country, so there is no best answer for "Europe".

Generally 009 is considerably cheaper than 001 (009 is said to be VoIP).

Check rates here:

001 operated by CAT: http://www.catteleco...=561&subcat=858

009 operated by CAT: http://www.catteleco...=562&subcat=865

007 and 008 are operated by ToT:

007: http://www.totiig.ne...ess1/007_en.php

008: http://www.totiig.ne...ess1/008_en.php

005 and 00500 operated by AIN. Mind the difference between 005 and 00500 (tricky) !!!

005: http://www.ain.co.th...untry_rate.html

00500: http://www.ain.co.th...00500_rate.html

Very cheap rates can be achieve by using special mobile SIM cards, lile "True INTERSIM", down to 1 Baht/Minute.

BUT I often had problems to get connected via this SIM card in the peak hours, so kind of "unreliable".

http://www.truemove....IM-Prepay.rails

(the 006 and 00600 prefix only works with these SIM cards)

Edited January 3, 2013 by KhunBENQ

[WilliamCave]

Good question I also have a similar question hot to call Canada direct from my mobile here? I am using AIS?

[KhunBENQ]

Canada: simply dial 009 - 1 - (area code) - (destination number)

Costs you 3 Baht/min.

Example, want to call some number in Niagra Falls, area code 905:

009 1 905 123 4567

(1234567 being the destination number)

Does not apply for international toll free numbers, they are 001-800 ...

Edited January 3, 2013 by KhunBENQ

[pattayadingo]

008 for 12call works for me 7 baht per minute to UK landlines I believe

CAT telecom cards at 200 Baht or more are a lot less, something like 1 - 2 Baht a minute and the cards are usually valid for 1 year.

[KhunBENQ]

Must be CAT phonenet.

Rates are here: http://www.catteleco...1 Dec 12(2).pdf

Very good for USA/Canada (1 Baht flat to fixed and mobile).

Edited January 3, 2013 by KhunBENQ

[WilliamCave]

Canada: simply dial 009 - 1 - (area code) - (destination number)

Costs you 3 Baht/min.

Example, want to call some number in Niagra Falls, area code 905:

009 1 905 123 4567

(1234567 being the destination number)

Does not apply for international toll free numbers, they are 001-800 ...

Thanks will give it a try tonight when people are up.