📱 Telecom & Internet
AIS
Thailand's largest mobile network operator by subscriber count, offering mobile, home internet, and TV services nationwide. About AIS: AIS (Advanced Info Service) is Thailand's leading telecom operator, known for having the widest mobile network coverage in the country, alongside home fiber internet (AIS Fibre) and TV services, plus its own digital service ecosystem. Key Features: Widest Network Coverage: Generally regarded as having the strongest and most extensive signal coverage in Thailand, including rural areas. Flexible Prepaid and Postpaid Plans: A wide range of tariffs for different data and call usage needs. AIS Fibre: Home fiber internet packages available in many regions. myAIS App: Manage your plan, usage, bills, and promotions through a dedicated app. How to Get Started: Visit an AIS store with your ID (and residence permit if a foreign national) to get a SIM card. Choose a prepaid (pay-as-you-go) or postpaid (monthly contract) plan based on your needs. Activate the SIM and top up or set up billing as required. Manage your plan, usage, and bills through the myAIS app. Important Notice: Foreign residents generally need a valid residence permit and passport to register a SIM in their own name — short-term visitors are often better served by a prepaid tourist SIM package instead of a full postpaid contract.
TrueMove H
One of Thailand's three major mobile network operators, part of the True Corporation group alongside TrueMoney and True Online. About TrueMove H: TrueMove H is a leading Thai mobile network operator, part of True Corporation (merged with dtac in 2023), offering mobile voice and data plans alongside home internet and TV services under the wider True brand ecosystem. Key Features: Wide Network Coverage: Strong 4G/5G coverage across Bangkok and most of Thailand following the True-dtac merger. Flexible Prepaid and Postpaid Plans: A range of tariffs for different data and call usage needs. True Ecosystem Integration: Bundled access to TrueMoney Wallet, True ID, and other group services. Home Internet Options: True Online fiber packages available in many areas alongside mobile service. How to Get Started: Visit a True store with your ID (and residence permit if a foreign national) to get a SIM card. Choose a prepaid (pay-as-you-go) or postpaid (monthly contract) plan based on your needs. Activate the SIM and top up or set up billing as required. Manage your plan, usage, and bills through the My True app. Important Notice: Foreign residents generally need a valid residence permit and passport to register a SIM in their own name — short-term visitors are often better served by a prepaid tourist SIM package instead of a full postpaid contract.
NT (National Telecom)
Thailand's state-owned telecom operator, formed from the merger of the country's two former state telecom companies. About NT (National Telecom): NT was formed in 2021 from the merger of TOT (the former state fixed-line and internet provider) and CAT Telecom (the former state mobile and international gateway operator), consolidating Thailand's state telecom assets into a single company offering mobile, fixed broadband, and satellite services. Key Features: Mobile and Fixed Services: Offers both mobile plans and fixed-line/fiber internet, inherited from its two predecessor companies. Government and Enterprise Focus: Strong presence in government agency and enterprise telecom contracts alongside consumer services. Nationwide Infrastructure: Extensive existing infrastructure from TOT and CAT Telecom's decades of operation. Competitive Consumer Pricing: Mobile and internet plans positioned to compete with the larger private operators (AIS, TrueMove H). How to Get Started: Visit an NT store or authorized retailer with your ID (and residence permit if a foreign national). Choose a mobile SIM plan or fixed broadband package suited to your needs. Complete registration and activate your service. Manage your account through NT's mobile app or customer service channels. Important Notice: NT's consumer mobile network coverage and app ecosystem are generally less extensive than the larger private operators AIS and TrueMove H — worth comparing coverage in your specific area before choosing NT over a private carrier.