ukdave51 Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Ok chaps, I`ve had the same Thai mobile number for about 10 years now, my normal method was to top it up with credit before I finish a trip until my next one, since my last trip was cancelled last March I have found a site here in the UK to keep it topped up. However with no reopening likely soon I might have to stop, my credit is only valid for another month, will my number be disabled after that date? If so it looks like I might have to get a new sim when I finally get back over, and I believe you have to produce passport details to do that now. What do you guys do, use the number from your home countries with the outrageous roaming charges the incur? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillearly Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 I normally only top up when I return to Thailand , with just 100 Baht at first .. just in case it doesn't work .. it's been okay so far , but obviously this is the longest time between top ups ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coxyhog Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 We've always got my sis in law in Korat to get us new sim cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Like the OP, I've had the same number for donkeys years. In the last when ive left the country I've left a years worth of top ups on it.... earlier this year I got the gf to put 20b (or was it 50?) credit on it, which has extended it to January next year. If I'm not back by then (looks unlikely, unfortunately), I'll put another 50b on, and hope that gives me another year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukdave51 Posted June 28, 2021 Author Share Posted June 28, 2021 11 minutes ago, Painter said: Like the OP, I've had the same number for donkeys years. In the last when ive left the country I've left a years worth of top ups on it.... earlier this year I got the gf to put 20b (or was it 50?) credit on it, which has extended it to January next year. If I'm not back by then (looks unlikely, unfortunately), I'll put another 50b on, and hope that gives me another year. Each top up I do extends that validity for a month with mine, never heard of one small top up lasting a year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 4 minutes ago, ukdave51 said: Each top up I do extends that validity for a month with mine, never heard of one small top up lasting a year. I'm with dtac. From memory the early topups only lasted a month, but then got progressively longer. I've just had a sms from them celebrating 13 years and 10 months.... dont know if that is why.... I know from discussion with other BMs not all networks give a year's credit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 I too have the same number since year dot. I am with AIS and they give me a month for each top up. Fortunately I can top it up via my bank account, so every now and again I do a few 20b top ups to keep the validity until my next trip. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fygjam Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 USSD method to Extend your SIM’s validity There are also methods for extending your balance by entering a code and deducting from your balance. To extend your validity via USSD codes: AIS Add 10 Baht credit for 30 Days Validity Alternative method: Dial *500*9# Add 30 days validity for 30 THB via Mao Mao package DTAC – Extend your validity for up to 365 days at a cost of 2 Baht per month. Press : *113*30*9# for 30 days extension. Cost 2 Baht Press : *113*60*9# for 60 days extension. Cost 4 Baht Press : *113*90*9# for 90 days extension. Cost 6 Baht Press : *113*180*9# for 180 days extension. Cost 12 Baht Conditions: Must activate SIM for at least 90 days or have usage of 200 THB. TrueMove H – “Quick Add” Extend your validity for up to 365 days at a cost of 2 Baht per month Press : * 934 * 30 # for 30 days extension. Cost 2 Baht Press : * 934 * 90 # for 90 days extension. Cost 6 Baht Press : * 934 * 180 # for 180 days extension. Cost 12 Baht I use the method in red. Of course, you need to have the necessary credit on the SIM. I top up from a Thai bank account. Alternatively, websites like https://thaiprepaidcard.com/product/360-day-mobile-phone-validity/ will topup your SIM for a price. I've never used one but it might work. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lirchenfeld Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 I use my home number. I haven't bothered using a thainumber the previous 5-6 years. My phone company offers free roaming and internet (max 25GB per month) in some 72 countries around the world, Thailand included. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tko Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 I'm with AIS also. If you top up more than a small amount every month you eventually get a year long validity no matter how much you add each month. Since I also buy about 3Gb of data each month it was easy to get there. I don't believe the SIM card expires immediately when you run out of validity, but it does expire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazle Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 7 minutes ago, tko said: I'm with AIS also. If you top up more than a small amount every month..... Can you be a bit more specific about the amount, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tko Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 23 minutes ago, Bazle said: Can you be a bit more specific about the amount, please. I do around 300฿/mo. I think after I had topped up over 1K฿ my validity stretched out to a year. After that even a 20฿ top up would add a month on the end of the year long validity. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukdave51 Posted June 28, 2021 Author Share Posted June 28, 2021 The company I use is 60baht minimum , that's too much, I need 20 baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tko Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 I top up from my Thai bank account (Kasikornbank) which has a 20฿ minimum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukdave51 Posted June 28, 2021 Author Share Posted June 28, 2021 1 hour ago, fygjam said: USSD method to Extend your SIM’s validity There are also methods for extending your balance by entering a code and deducting from your balance. To extend your validity via USSD codes: AIS Add 10 Baht credit for 30 Days Validity Alternative method: Dial *500*9# Add 30 days validity for 30 THB via Mao Mao package DTAC – Extend your validity for up to 365 days at a cost of 2 Baht per month. Press : *113*30*9# for 30 days extension. Cost 2 Baht Press : *113*60*9# for 60 days extension. Cost 4 Baht Press : *113*90*9# for 90 days extension. Cost 6 Baht Press : *113*180*9# for 180 days extension. Cost 12 Baht Conditions: Must activate SIM for at least 90 days or have usage of 200 THB. TrueMove H – “Quick Add” Extend your validity for up to 365 days at a cost of 2 Baht per month Press : * 934 * 30 # for 30 days extension. Cost 2 Baht Press : * 934 * 90 # for 90 days extension. Cost 6 Baht Press : * 934 * 180 # for 180 days extension. Cost 12 Baht I use the method in red. Of course, you need to have the necessary credit on the SIM. I top up from a Thai bank account. Alternatively, websites like https://thaiprepaidcard.com/product/360-day-mobile-phone-validity/ will topup your SIM for a price. I've never used one but it might work. Used the website, 12x 10 baht top ups plus a 120 baht bonus for the princely sum of 165 baht (£3.76) cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob lt Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 My credit is valid to September, I may reach out to my friends in Pattaya for a small top up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maipenrai Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 I've had the same number with AIS for years now, on a separate phone for Thailand which I keep going with wi-fi when I am at home for LINE (I never take it out of my house). AIS sends me a text when the number is about to expire and I just make a payment, usually for 200b, through my Kasikorn bank account online and am good to go for another 3 months or whatever... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegrogmonster Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 (edited) 14 hours ago, maipenrai said: I've had the same number with AIS for years now, on a separate phone for Thailand which I keep going with wi-fi when I am at home for LINE (I never take it out of my house). AIS sends me a text when the number is about to expire and I just make a payment, usually for 200b, through my Kasikorn bank account online and am good to go for another 3 months or whatever... I top up our DTAC numbers with 50 baht each from my Kasikorn account and this gives us 12 months validity. Edited June 29, 2021 by thegrogmonster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizondave Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 (edited) I just change to a new sim, new number each time I go, any phone numbers in Thailand that are important to me are saved on my phone not the sim. I don't live in Thailand. Edited June 29, 2021 by Horizondave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 On 6/28/2021 at 2:52 PM, boydeste said: I too have the same number since year dot. I am with AIS and they give me a month for each top up. Fortunately I can top it up via my bank account, so every now and again I do a few 20b top ups to keep the validity until my next trip. UPDATE, I just topped my AIS sim up via my bank account using 10b payments. Previously I am sure the minimun was 20b. Hey ho, not complaining though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWA Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 2 hours ago, boydeste said: UPDATE, I just topped my AIS sim up via my bank account using 10b payments. Previously I am sure the minimun was 20b. Hey ho, not complaining though! Minimum 20 baht top up for me using the Bangkok Bank app and it gets me the credit and an extra months validity every time. I do recall a SIM that extended validity to a year with every top up, but I never got it back after loaning it to a mate once. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 1 minute ago, KWA said: Minimum 20 baht top up for me using the Bangkok Bank app and it gets me the credit and an extra months validity every time. I do recall a SIM that extended validity to a year with every top up, but I never got it back after loaning it to a mate once. Yes, I get the credit and a months extra validity too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukdave51 Posted June 30, 2021 Author Share Posted June 30, 2021 Just to confirm I used this site https://thaiprepaidcard.com/product/360-day-mobile-phone-validity/. 10 baht a month for the next year plus 120 baht extra bonus. all for 165 baht whatever that is in your own currency. Don`t have to bother again until next June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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