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LINE TV / LINE

LINE is the main messaging app in Thailand, used by visitors and expats to contact landlords, shops, schools and Thai friends, with free calls, news and official accounts of businesses.

What it helps with

Messaging people in ThailandLINE is the main messenger in Thailand; landlords, shops, schools and colleagues expect to be contacted there.
Thai news in one placeLINE TODAY collects Thai news and short videos inside the app.
Shop accounts and couponsRestaurants and shops use LINE official accounts for bookings, coupons and orders.

About LINE

LINE is used by most smartphone owners in Thailand for chats, voice and video calls. Businesses and public offices run LINE official accounts for notices, bookings and coupons, and LINE TODAY brings Thai news into the app. The LINE TV streaming service was discontinued in Thailand at the end of 2021, so the app is now used mainly for communication. Registration requires a phone number for SMS verification.

Key Features

Chats and calls: Free messages, voice and video calls.
Official accounts: Shops, restaurants and offices send updates and take bookings.
LINE TODAY: Thai news and short videos inside the app.
Group chats: Condo buildings and expat groups organise themselves in LINE groups.

How to Get Started

Install LINE and register with your phone number.
Add contacts by phone number, LINE ID or QR code.
Follow the official accounts of your condo, gym or favourite restaurants.
Join local groups for your building or community.

Before you use it

Good to know: LINE TV was discontinued in Thailand at the end of 2021; video content is now on other platforms, while the LINE app itself remains the main messenger.
Sign-up: Sign-up needs a phone number for SMS; one number can hold one account.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does LINE TV / LINE work with a foreign bank card in Thailand?: Not reliably - a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
Is LINE TV / LINE available in English?: Not officially - the interface is mainly in the local language.
Do I need a local phone number to use LINE TV / LINE?: No, an international phone number generally works for LINE TV / LINE.
Do I need local ID or residency for LINE TV / LINE?: No, LINE TV / LINE doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
Where can I use LINE TV / LINE?: iOS · Android · Web
How much does LINE TV / LINE cost?: Free messaging and calls; stickers and some features paid