For a year now I have been living in the outskirts of Krabi, about 16 km from the center. All the while I use the internet through my phone. For ฿400 per month I can download three Gig. That's not enough for me, because I watch quite a lot of footage.
I understand that it is useful to buy a SIM card with internet credit in Thailand. Can someone tell me a good and trusted provider? And can the card already be bought at Phuket airport?
Internet speed in Asia: Thailand in 8th place
Thailand is not bad when it comes to broadband internet speed. The country even ranks eighth in Asia and 52nd worldwide, according to a survey by the American company Ookla.
We've all done it: looking for cheap flights to Bangkok or a good hotel in Thailand and we're not alone. Two out of three holidaymakers compare on the internet to find the best price for their summer holiday. They spend an average of about 4 hours on this.
Travelers who put together their own holiday with an internet provider must be given the same protection as when booking a package holiday. That is what the ANWB, travel industry organization ANVR and the Consumers' Association think.
Reader question: 90 days of reporting online, any experiences?
I was made aware of the option of submitting the 90-day notification online. Are there people who have already used this?
'Hotels in Thailand have relatively good WiFi'
The availability of WiFi in your hotel in Thailand is now just as important for hotel guests as the presence of a bed. But what about the quality and speed of that connection and is WiFi free or not? Hotelwifitest.com researched it.
Online while flying: 'Quarter of flights worldwide have WiFi'
Being connected to the internet everywhere and at all times is becoming more and more common. The same goes for flying. A WiFi connection is already offered on almost a quarter of all flights worldwide. In the United States, that percentage is even higher: 66 percent.
News from Thailand – December 7, 2014
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For years I have had the provider BBB for my internet. In the past month I often have connection problems, everything was fine before, although an internet connection in Chiangmai cannot be compared to the Dutch quality.
Reader question: How can I establish an internet connection to Belgium?
My wife would very much like to stay in touch with me via Skype. How can I make this operational and what are the costs?
Reader question: How do you arrange internet in Isaan?
I would like to know if people know how to arrange internet in Isaan? I promised to give my laptop to my girlfriend at the end of my holiday.
I would like to know what a "DONGLE" costs and what the best and cheapest provider per month in Thailand is.
Many experienced Thailand visitors already do it; put together a trip or holiday yourself and book it on the internet. You buy a plane ticket to Thailand online and you also book a hotel via Agoda or Booking.
The Thai army wants more grip on the internet and social media. These channels are also used to protest against the coup and to organize demonstrations.
I have a question about the internet. I have a tablet without a SIM card, if there is no WiFi in the area, can I still use the internet by topping up?
I'm moving to Hua Hin at the end of this month. Something I would really appreciate there is a decent internet connection.