Are all prepaid SIM cards referred to as Tourist SIM cards in Thailand? Or are there some prepaid SIM cards "for locals"?

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Are all prepaid SIM cards referred to as Tourist SIM cards in Thailand? Or are there some prepaid SIM cards "for locals"?

I'm asking as all prepaid SIM cards I was shown (because it's behind the cashier) at a 7-eleven were called tourist SIM card:

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which makes me wonder whether non-tourist prepaid SIM cards exist, and if so, what the difference is with tourist prepaid SIM cards.






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How do I get a local SIM card in Thailand?

Where can I get a Thai SIM card?
  • Airports (international and domestic)
  • TrueMove shops.
  • 7-Eleven convenient stores.
  • Family Mart shops.
  • Tesco Lotus Express convenient stores.
  • Most mobile phone stores.


  • What is a tourist SIM?

    A. A tourist sim is a prepaid sim card that allows travelers to purchase special plans with talk, text and data on our local FLOW mobile network.

    Can foreigner buy SIM card in Thailand?

    Thailand bought in stricter requirements for buying SIMs a few years ago, which means the days of just handing over cash at the corner store are gone. Foreigners now need to provide their passport and potentially have their photo taken as part of the registration process.

    What SIM card should I get in Thailand?

    The first three, AIS, DTAC, and True Move make up around 97% of the market in Thailand. So using one of their prepaid SIM cards is the best option for tourists. Each offer similar coverage both in the kingdom and worldwide and offer a variety of services and mobile packages.



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