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Originally Posted by Daman
Thanks for the replies everyone. The advice on SIM cards is much appreciated 
Haven't booked a place to stay yet, have narrowed it down to Jintana or C&N hotel as they are both about the same price, close to Bangla and the beach, have air con etc. Any suggestions on which is the best out of these 2? |
You can buy a SIM card just about anywhere. 7-11 sells service from 1-2-Talk. As far as I remember the initial cost is 100-150 baht and includes 50 baht of talk time. You can then buy extra top off cards. SIM cards in Thailand have a relatively short life if not topped off with a fair amount of Baht. If memory serves me right you extend the life by 30 days for every 100 baht of top off. Also you need to make sure you phone is unlocked and can accept the SIM card. Personally I bought an extra phone on eBay that is unlocked and I use that where ever I buy temporary service.