How to call from Thailand. How to call cheaply from Thailand to Russia - All methods How to call MTS from Thailand
Living in Thailand, sometimes you need to call relatives, friends and acquaintances. And sometimes relatives call too. How to call Thailand on a mobile phone?
Let's consider several options:
1. If you want to contact the cell phone of one of the operators from Russia, which is currently located outside its territorial location within network roaming, then when dialing the number, use the number format “+7” with the addition of the subscriber’s number itself. This is a standard room and there is nothing to worry about. However, we note that constantly being in roaming in the Eastern Kingdom is both inconvenient and expensive. Therefore, Russian tourists often purchase local (Thai) SIM cards and use them to call their homeland.
Buying a SIM card from a Thai operator is not at all difficult. They are sold everywhere, from the entrance to the airport (where it is sometimes given out for free to all arriving Russians) or when you go to one of the many 7/11 convenience stores or a mom-and-pop store.
In Thailand, the mobile operator DTac (Happy) is now quite popular among tourists from Russia. Please note that in the Kingdom there is no intranet roaming and by purchasing a SIM card in Bangkok, you can use the same SIM card in other cities without spending additional money. The price remains the same, which is good news. Another compelling argument for purchasing a Thai SIM card is the ability to call Russia much cheaper than from a cell phone, which is currently within roaming limits. The cost of 1 minute will not exceed 3-5 baht.
In order not to spend extra money of your own, start dialing the number you need with “009” or “004” without adding “+”. For example, if you need to contact the subscriber number +7-ХХХ-ХХХ-ХХ-ХХ, dial: 004-7-ХХХ-ХХХ-ХХ-ХХ or 009-7-ХХХ-ХХХ-ХХ-ХХ.
2. This is another possible communication option. But how to call a person who has a Thai SIM card? The Thai number looks like this: 08-ХХХХ-ХХХХ. To find out the code by which they can call you from Russia, look at the box with the purchased SIM card. The number must be written there in its full format. 
Note that we replace the first digit “0” with “+66”. Those. the telephone number will be of this type: +66-8-ХХХХ-ХХХХ. If you will be communicating not from a cell phone, but from a home phone, then you should dial not “+66”, but a five-digit code - “81066”. Those. the number will look in the following format: 81066-8-ХХХХ-ХХХХ. The first digit "8" is long distance, "10" is international, and "66" is needed to indicate the dialing code for Thailand. However, we note that from a landline phone to a Thai SIM card, a call will not be a cheap pleasure.
To save some money:
Ask if your mobile operator has an additional tariff that will make calls to Thailand optimally cheap;
If there is no cheap tariff, try connecting with family, friends, acquaintances via Skype. All you need in this case is that your opponent has this program and, accordingly, the ability to access the Internet. The program also allows you to make calls to landlines or mobile phones abroad, having previously topped up your balance; 
Call via Skype
Another option is a call from a mobile phone with a specific PIN code forwarding. How to do this? Call a number in Moscow at your standard rate and through forwarding (entering a PIN code + your subscriber's number) you are connected to the person you need. The result is a lot of numbers, but the cost is 10 times less. In order to receive a PIN code, you need to buy a card. For example, the UTUZ service offers calls to Thailand using a PIN code for 5 rubles. This is quite convenient if you need to frequently call back at work or find out the latest news from friends.
Only lazy people haven’t written about how to call from Thailand or to Thailand.
Today I looked through the blog entries and... well, what can you do - I'm lazy. I don't have a note. Will. For lazy people like me, there are such impromptu meeting points in Thailand. The stingy and lazy pays twice. As you can see in the photo, the price for a conversation with Russia is 10 baht, I’m silent about the quality of communication, I haven’t tried it, but if you’re not lazy, buy a SIM card from local cellular operators AIS (1.2-Call), DTAC (Happy) or True Move , then you can talk to Russia from 3 to 7 baht per minute. Don't make life difficult for yourself. It's simple.
Forget about roaming
Forget Skype. There are a lot of ifs here. If you have a laptop with you, if the hotel has free Wi-Fi, there may be some in the lobby, but you will have to pay for this pleasure in the room. If there is good quality Internet, if grandma had it... and the like.
Forget about telephone booths, like in the photo above.
Forget about Oversea Call Cards, if you speak English, then you can. But be careful with Lenso cards. Often the tariffs that are written in the appendix to the card do not correspond to reality. A phone card worth 300 baht when calling Russia can be consumed in 2-3 minutes. You won’t find the truth.
Buy a Thai SIM card and enjoy your vacation!
If it is very hot, then you can buy a Thai SIM card right at the airport upon arrival. If not, go to Family Mart or 7-Eleven. The price starts from 50 baht, maybe more, depending on the amount of money in the account. Ask the store staff for help in activating the card, you can try it yourself. Don't forget to take your recharge card. The minimum cost for DTAC (Happy) is 60 baht, AIS (1,2-Call) is 50 baht.
How to top up your account
DTAC (Happy) - *100* then Card Serial No. further Card Id No. next #, call.
You will receive an SMS message about your balance status.
How to check your account
DTAC (Happy) - *101*9# call. If you just dial *101#, then everything will be in Thai.
AIS (1,2-Call) - *121#
How to call Russia from Thailand via DTAC (Happy)
General principle of calling from Thailand
004 7 area code (if calling to a landline) telephone number
If we call on mobile 004-7-914xxxxxxx
If 004 does not work, then try - 008 or 009
How to call Russia from Thailand via AIS (1.2-Call)
Send SMS from Thailand
+7 country code city code phone number
Which SIM card is better AIS (1.2-Call) or DTAC (Happy)
It's hard to say for sure. But in my opinion, the coverage area of 1,2-Call will be worse than that of Happy DTAC.
SIM card from True Move
These SIM cards are distributed free of charge to tourists at the Bangkok airport and in some hotels in Bangkok.
Don't be embarrassed, take it. Using a SIM card from True Move, a call to Russia will cost you only 3 baht per minute. Profitable? I think yes. This tariff will work until December 31, 2012. We will inform you about any changes.
How to call from Thailand to Russia using True Move -
If we call on mobile 006-7-914xxxxxxx
If we call a landline phone - 006 - country code - city code - phone number.
How to send SMS to Russia - enter +7 - country code - city code - phone number.
How to check balance - #123#
Find out your own number - *833#
Activate GPRS - dial - 9779
You can top up your balance through recharge cards, which are sold in 7Eleven and Family Mart stores.
There's just one drawback with SIM cards from True Move - it doesn't work everywhere, there are problems with the signal.
How to call Thailand
+66 area code phone number
Telephone city codes in Thailand
Bangkok - 02, Pattaya code - 038, Phuket island code - 076, Samui - 077, Cha Am code, Hua Hin - 032, Krabi, Koh Lanta, Koh Phi Phi - 075, Koh Chang - 039, Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai - 053.
Don't forget that when calling to Thailand, 0 is not dialed in dialing codes.
- To call from Thailand to the Russian Federation you need to dial 009 7 XXX (area code or mobile operator) XXX XX XX (phone number). Attention! If you dial +7 instead of 009 7, the cost of the call will be from $1.7 to $2 per minute.
- To call to Thailand from the Russian Federation you need to dial: from a landline phone 8 10 66 XX XXX XX XX (phone number); from a mobile phone +66 ХХ ХХХ ХХ ХХ (phone number). Zero cannot be entered in the mobile phone code.
In the arrivals hall of Bangkok airport there is an AIS shop (12call) that sells SIM cards. Sellers will install the card and activate it.
Phone in Thailand
While in Thailand, you can always call Russia from a hotel or a pay phone (payment cards are sold in supermarkets) or from your mobile phone. In order not to pay large sums for the services of Russian cellular operators (Megafon, Beeline, MTS, etc.), it is recommended to buy a Thai SIM card. The cost of a call to the Russian Federation from such a SIM card is from 1.5 to 9 baht per minute. The most common operators in Thailand:
- 1-2-Call;
- DTAC;
- Orange.
In Thailand, a SIM card costs about 100 baht. They are sold in almost any 7-11 and Family Mart store. To activate the card, you need to dial a certain order of numbers and the PIN code included with the SIM card. You can also ask the seller to activate the SIM card.
The Thai SIM number is valid for 1 month from the date of activation. To extend the “life” of your SIM card, you need to top up your balance. Top-up cards are sold in stores. You can find out your balance by dialing *121#.
How to call Russia cheaply from Thailand to inform your family and friends that everything is fine? How to contact an insurance company from Thailand and, in general, which mobile operator to choose to always stay in touch without extra expenses?
Where to call from Thailand to Russia?
To call from Thailand to Russia you can use:
– Thai SIM card
– One of the online messengers like Viber, Skype or WhatsApp
– By telephone in the hotel room
– Pay phone in the city
– Connect roaming in Russia, before departure
How to call cheaply from Thailand to Russia?
For international communications, IP telephony is the best and cheapest option.
Save or bookmark the main codes, as incorrect dialing will greatly affect the cost of the call.
The most expensive way to call Russia from Thailand is to dial a number with the prefix +7
In this case, the cost of the call will be 28-30 baht per minute (56-60 rubles).
It is also not profitable to call through the lobby or hotel room phone. Calls from the hotel will cost you from 20 to 50 baht per minute.
Codes for cheap calls from Thailand to Russia
The cheapest way from Thailand to Russia is to call a mobile phone using a local SIM card.
Determine what mobile operator you have. Most often tourists buy SIM cards - Dtac, True, Ais and 1,2-Call.
The telephone code of Russia is 7. That is, after 3 digits of IP telephony, you also dial 7 + city code or mobile operator + subscriber number.
It looks like this: 00474951111111 (Where 495 is the Moscow code).
Cheap call Russia via Dtac
Dial code – 004(7)**** Cost – 4 baht per minute.
Cheap call with True
Dial code – 006(7)*** (7 baht per minute, high quality communication)
If you dial 00600(7) from Trumov, the call will cost 4 baht per minute, but the quality is worse.
Cheap call with Ais, One-Two-Call, True Move
Dial code – 009(7) – 6.5 baht per minute.
How to call from Thailand to a landline or mobile phone
Dial one of the codes that corresponds to your mobile operator. For example, you have Dtac Happy.
If you are calling to Russia, to Moscow, to a landline number, you need to dial like this:
00474951111111 – Where “004” is the IP telephony code, “7” is the Russian code, “495” is the Moscow code, and then the subscriber number.
If you want to call from Thailand to a cell phone in Russia, you need to dial:
004479031111111 – Where is “004” the IP telephony code of your cell phone in Thailand,
“7” is the code of Russia, “903” is the code of the telecom operator in Russia (Beeline), and then the subscriber number.
I will add that in addition to the listed IP telephony codes, there are 2 more that are not tied to any mobile operator and you can call Russia through them from any mobile phone in Thailand.
These codes are 007 and 008. It’s probably worth remembering code 008, since calling through 007 is expensive.
Remember!
007 – The cost of a call to Russia is 24 baht per minute. It is expensive.
008 – The cost of a call to Russia is 7 baht per minute. Cheaper, but still more expensive than you can call.
How to call Thailand or send SMS from Russia to Thailand
If you need to call Thailand from Russia, or send an SMS message, you need to dial Thailand code +66
For example: +669031111111 – Where +66 is the code of Thailand, 94 is the Beeline operator code and then the number.
How to call a Thai number from Russia or Thailand?
If you need to call a Thai mobile, or add it to communicate on Viber, WhatsApp, you need to dial +66
It is also worth knowing that “0” is not entered in the three-digit operator code!!!
That is. If you have a Dtac SIM card whose code is “094”
The phone number is recorded for calling like this:
66941111111 – Where +66 is the Thailand code, and 94 is the Ditek code.
How to call from Thailand to Russia for free?
You can call not only to Russia from Thailand, but all over the world for free if you have the Internet at hand.
As a rule, every hotel has free Internet, at least in the lobby.
If your phone or tablet does not connect to the Internet automatically, ask the reception for the Wi-Fi password.
If your hotel does not have Internet or the connection is expensive, and you do not plan to buy a Thai SIM card, find free Internet nearby.
It is always available in everyone - coffee shops, McDonald's, decent cafes and shopping centers.
If you need to always be in touch and don’t want to spend a lot on negotiations, buy an Internet package for a Thai SIM card.
Typically, travel options already include internet for 7 or 14 days.
If you are coming for a longer period, then it is better to read more carefully on this topic and subscribe to the package that suits you.
The cost of normal, high-speed unlimited mobile Internet in Thailand is 300 baht. That is 10$.
With this Internet, I can chat on WhatsApp and watch movies online all month long.
How to top up your Thai SIM card balance
It's very easy to do. In Thailand, there are 7/11 and Family Mart convenience stores at every turn.
Go to one of them and tell the amount and your SIM operator.
For example: 100 baht, Dtac Online.
The main thing is to say “online”. Then the seller will let you enter your number and the money will be credited instantly.
If you forgot a word online, with a 100% probability, you will be given a card for the amount that you need to enter yourself, and since everything is in Thai, it may not be easy to do this the first time.
Where to buy a Thai SIM card?
The most favorable tariff for a tourist in Thailand is Dtac Happy Tourist sim. Sometimes they are given out right at the airport for free.
If not, then at the exit from the terminal there are points of cellular operators, so you can buy a Thai SIM card right at the airport.
If for some reason this was not possible, Thai SIM cards are sold in the 7/11 network and from cellular operators in shopping centers.
Now they have stopped selling Thai SIM cards without a passport, so a document is required.
I recommend immediately taking a package with the Internet and the DTAC-Happy operator.
It has high coverage throughout Thailand and the card does not need to be activated, it will start working as soon as you insert it into your phone or tablet.
The cost of a minute of mobile phone conversation in Thailand is 1 baht. SMS is also 1 baht.
Calls to Russia from 4 baht per minute, via code 004(7)
Surprisingly, Thai SIM cards work even in neighboring countries without roaming. For example, I had Dtac fishing on the banks of the Mekong in Laos and no additional fees were charged.
Which Thai SIM card is better?
Three types of SIM cards are available for tourists: True Move, DTAC (Happy) and AIS (1.2-Call).
A SIM card from Dtac Happy is, in my opinion, the most profitable way to stay in touch. Calls, SMS, Internet from Dtac are cheaper than from competitors (True move and one-to-call), and the coverage is wider.
There is no roaming in Thailand, so in any province the cost of a call or SMS will be the same as in the one where it is registered.
How to keep your Thai number?
If you want your Thai card to work all year, but are not going to use it, then you need to top up your balance with such an amount that it will not be blocked.
In Thailand, just a couple of months are enough for the card to be deactivated and the number to be given to another subscriber.
I once needed information on how to call from Thailand to Russia and how to call from Russia to Thailand. I searched, tried, checked. Now I suggest you familiarize yourself with this useful information.
How to call from Thailand and how to call to Thailand
Calls to Thailand
Upon arrival in Thailand, a local SIM card can be purchased anywhere, at the airport, from a tour operator, or in supermarkets. But it’s cheaper to buy it at Family Mart or 7-Eleven at prices starting from 50 baht per piece. Tour operators will sell the same thing for 200 baht.
Choose a SIM card from three mobile operators in Thailand: DTAC (Happy), True Move, AIS (1-2-Call). I can’t recommend anything specifically, but most people praise DTAC, their connection quality is higher. Another feature of SIM cards from this operator is that they do not need to be activated. The SIM card is activated automatically after the first dialing of the number, after which you will receive an SMS confirmation of successful activation.
How and where to add money to your SIM card balance
You can top up your balance in the same market by paying the required amount to the seller. You can also purchase a recharge card. To credit money to your balance, erase the protective tape and enter the following combination into your mobile: *100* CardSerialNo.CardIdNo.#, and press the call key. You will immediately receive an SMS about your balance. To check the balance and expiration date of the SIM card, enter: *101*9# and the call key.
All this information applies only to the mobile operator DTAC.
After all the actions with the SIM card, you need to remember, or better yet, save your phone number. There is a sticker with a number on the package with the SIM card, so you can stick it on your mobile phone so you always know. But if you suddenly lost it, then the combination *102*9# will remind you of your number.
How to call from Thailand to Russia
There are many ways to make calls to and from Thailand.
1) Dial a number in international format.
Call to Russia on a mobile phone: + 7 (operator code) (phone number). Example: +7 926 000 00 00.
Call to Russia on a landline: +7 (area code) (telephone number). Example: +7 499 000 00 00.
It's easy to remember. It is easier. But it's expensive. 1 minute = 30 baht.
2) Dialing a number via IP telephony.
Via code 001. CAT Telecom is the first state-owned telephone company. The connection quality is excellent.
Call to mobile: 001 7 (operator code) (mobile number). Example: 001 7 926 000 00 00.
Call to landline: 001 7 (area code) (telephone number). Example: 001 7 499 000 00 00.
Here the cost is a little less. 1 minute = 25 baht.
Through code 007. TOT - second state. telephone company. The number is dialed in the same way as the previous one, only instead of code 001, dial 007. 1 minute = 9 baht.
Through code 008. TOT - the same company. But here the dialing takes place via VoIP telephony, or more simply, via the Internet, which makes the quality of communication worse. But 1 minute = 7 baht.
Via code 009. CAT Telecom – connection via VoIP. The quality of communication is the same as that of the previous operator. However, 1 minute = 6 baht.
Via code 004. The quality of communication through this dialing code is average, but almost free. 1 minute = 2-3 baht. The cost depends on the tariffs, which can be found on the DTAC website.
In any case, sending SMS messages is expensive. They are more expensive than voice communication.
There are situations, especially in Thailand, when the phone is drowned or broken, and you need to make a call urgently. Then bright yellow street payphones can help you out. A telephone card for calls abroad can be bought in any market, it is called Oversea Call Card. Cost of 1 minute on the card = 10 baht. Also, if you don’t have time to look for a payphone, you can call from the hotel. On average, 1 minute will cost 30 baht or more.
How to call from Russia to Thailand
In Thailand, all mobile numbers look like this: 08 1234 56 78, and in this format the number is indicated on the box with the SIM card.
To call from a mobile phone to a mobile number in Thailand you need to dial +668 1234 56 78. That is, the numbers 08 are replaced by +668.
To call from a landline phone to a mobile phone in Thailand, you need to dial 81066 1234 56 78. 8 is a long-distance call. 10 is the international exit. 66 is the code for Thailand.
If you need to call from a landline phone to a landline number in Thailand, then everything is almost the same, you just need to add the area code (landline numbers also have fewer digits than mobile numbers), for example, Pattaya has a code of 38. The number when dialed will look like this : 8106638 123 456.
However, calls from a mobile or landline phone to Thailand are very expensive, 1 minute 50-70 rubles. It is much cheaper and more convenient to use IP telephony and make calls via the Internet.
This can be done using several services that provide such services: Skype, SipNet, Mail.Agent and a foreign client - VoipDiscount. To make calls via the Internet you need to have a laptop or personal computer, any Internet and a small amount on your balance. Thus, you will be able to save a lot of money than if you used a regular connection.
Skype is the most popular program, but not the cheapest. Computer to computer calls are free. A call from Tay to Russia via Skype to a mobile number will cost about 3 rubles per 1 minute. For landline phones - on average 1 ruble per minute for Moscow and St. Petersburg, and 2 rubles for other cities. You can download the client from the official website – Skype.com.
Mail.Agent is a client similar to Skype for calls around the world. The average cost of a minute in the capitals of Russia will cost 80 kopecks per minute, in other cities - 2.5 rubles/minute. Download - agent.mail.ru.
SipNet is also an analogue, both in functionality and in cost of calls. 1 minute to mobile numbers – about 3 rubles per minute, to landline numbers – about 90 kopecks/minute. In addition, you can call Skype subscribers for free. Download - sipnet.ru/orderandpay/software.
VoipDiscount is a foreign service - the leader among cheap IP telephony. Through it, calls to Moscow are free, with a positive balance and no more than 200 minutes per week. In St. Petersburg - for a fee, 1 minute = 22 kopecks. To other cities for mobiles 1.5r/min, for landlines 1r/min. The program is in English, but understanding it will not be difficult. There is plenty of information on the Internet. Download - voipdiscount.com/download.
Using IP telephony, you can make calls not only from Thailand to Russia, but also from Russia to Thailand. Calls will cost about the same.
I hope you find this information as useful as it was for me.
