Roaming Service

Roaming is not a problem but a bit expensive when you consider a local call will cost around 115 baht per minute. This in contrast with a call from a regular phone costs 3 baht for unlimited time, and around 3 baht per minute from Thai registered mobile phones.

Pay as you go phones

You are able to purchase "pay as you go phones" in Thailand from around 6,500 baht. They have no voice mail, forwarding, etc. and they are not data enabled in case you would like to use it with your laptop, even do the phone model has a connection for this. Also, it is not possible to buy a regular service activated phone (so that you can connect to the Internet from your laptop via a mobile), unless you have a work permit (and show this plus your passport).

Renting a mobile phone

This service is available through most larger hotels and also at the MOBILE FONERENT counters at the arrival terminals 1 and 2 of Bangkok International Airport. A deposit of 30000-40000 baht is required depending on the handset. The rental charge depends on how long you rent for. The price ranges is from arround 440 Baht/Day for only a couple of days rent untill 150 Baht/Day for more than 14 days rent. Air time charges are 10 baht per minute for domestic calls, 10 baht plus per minute for long distance calls.