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One-2-Call
I use One-2-Call. Don't know about the texting to the UK, but it's probably similar to texting the USA. I've gotten a good, clean signal from both Bangkok & Phuket (also Pattaya). The operators speak English very well, but I had a friend set up the GPRS internet for me. You can do this yourself, if your Thai language skills are ok. SIM cards available in any mall or electronics store for about $20 US. "Balance Check" is one of the requester services available on the card. When your balance runs low, just buy a refill card from just about everywhere (7-Eleven, etc.). The refill cards are in Thai & may be a little tricky to use the first few times. Have a friend do it for you until you feel ok doing it yourself.
For text messages, I find it's a lot easier if you have the number you want to send a message to in your address book, than typing it in for each message. Messages are delivered immediately.
Calls within Thailand are 5 Baht / min. country-wide. I don't remember my Thailand-USA rates were, but I think they were around 15-20 Baht / min. These were the rates last time I was there (June 2004).
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