How to Call Thailand From the United States
Begin with 011., Dial the country access code., Dial the area code., Plug in your party's phone number., Check the number., Consult your carrier., Buy a phone card., Use an online phone-calling service., Check whether your phone will work in the...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Begin with 011.
Every country has a different international call code.
For the United States, the international call code to Thailand is
011.
This is the first number you should input into the phone.
International phone numbers are sometimes listed with a “+” symbol before the digits of the phone number.
When dialing from a cell phone, you can use the “+” symbol, which is usually on the same key as the "0"
instead of “011.” You can also just switch the “+” with “011” if you wish. -
Step 2: Dial the country access code.
Type 66 into your phone.
This is Thailand’s country access phone ., This code will depend on both the place and phone in Thailand that you are calling.
This code will be either a mobile or city code.
The mobile code is for cellphones and the city code is for city landlines.
Dial the 1 or 2 digit area code for the number you're calling in Thailand.
This code will depend on what phone you are trying to reach.
For example, if you want to speak to your friend in Bangkok, you wouldn’t use the Bangkok landline code if you were trying to reach her cell phone.
Mobile codes generally start with an 8,9, or
6.Common city landline area codes for Thailand are: 2 for Bangkok 38 for Chon Buri 74 for Hat Yai 54 for Lampang 2 for Nonthaburi 2 for Samut Prakan 42 for Udon Thani, Dial the last seven digits of the number you're calling.
For example, if you were calling Bangkok the final number would look like 011-66-2###-####. , Verify that the number you are using has the correct amount of digits.
You should make sure that the number you are calling is properly formatted.
If the number has the wrong format, then you won't be able to place your call. , You may not have the ability to call internationally on your landline.
Ask your carrier to find out whether they provide low-rate international calling plans, or offer lower rates for evening or weekend calls.
Talk to your provider and ask them what their international rates are.
There is the chance that international calling is included as part of your package.
Some cell phone companies offer competitive international rates. , If you don’t have international calling as part of your plan, you will need to buy a phone card.
Look for a phone card that will give you the most minutes for the cheapest price.
A quick online search will provide you with a list of several different phone card companies.
Check reviews of different phone card companies to make sure that they are legitimate. , There are many different VoIP(Voice Over Internet Protocol) services on the internet that can be used for international phone calls.
VoIP companies as Skype, WhatsApp, and Viber all have international calling services.
These online phone-calling services are generally less expensive than phone cards.
Also, if the person that you are calling has a smartphone, then you can potentially speak to them for free with apps like Viber or Google Hangouts.
You both need to have the app installed for this to work. , The top three Thai mobile phone networks use the GSM standard.If you live in the Thailand and are planning a trip to the United States, contact your phone provider and ask if your phone model will work in the United States. , If your mobile phone is "locked" to a specific carrier, it will not work with a United States SIM card.
Ask your network carrier and if the phone can be unlocked.
Once the phone is unlocked, you can insert a SIM card from a United States company and use the phone to make local and international calls.
Before buying a SIM card, make sure it will fit your phone.
Most standard cell phones will work with a standard SIM card, but iPhones and smartphones use special micro or nano SIM cards., If you do not want to bring your own phone, buy a mobile phone once you arrive in the country.
Look for an inexpensive phone if you are only staying a short time in the United States and get a pay-as-you-go SIM card plan so you can make international calls easily and cheaply.Be aware of the rates for international phone calls using your phone as well as the data usage rates. -
Step 3: Dial the area code.
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Step 4: Plug in your party's phone number.
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Step 5: Check the number.
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Step 6: Consult your carrier.
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Step 7: Buy a phone card.
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Step 8: Use an online phone-calling service.
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Step 9: Check whether your phone will work in the United States.
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Step 10: Unlock your phone.
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Step 11: Purchase a mobile phone in United States.
Detailed Guide
Every country has a different international call code.
For the United States, the international call code to Thailand is
011.
This is the first number you should input into the phone.
International phone numbers are sometimes listed with a “+” symbol before the digits of the phone number.
When dialing from a cell phone, you can use the “+” symbol, which is usually on the same key as the "0"
instead of “011.” You can also just switch the “+” with “011” if you wish.
Type 66 into your phone.
This is Thailand’s country access phone ., This code will depend on both the place and phone in Thailand that you are calling.
This code will be either a mobile or city code.
The mobile code is for cellphones and the city code is for city landlines.
Dial the 1 or 2 digit area code for the number you're calling in Thailand.
This code will depend on what phone you are trying to reach.
For example, if you want to speak to your friend in Bangkok, you wouldn’t use the Bangkok landline code if you were trying to reach her cell phone.
Mobile codes generally start with an 8,9, or
6.Common city landline area codes for Thailand are: 2 for Bangkok 38 for Chon Buri 74 for Hat Yai 54 for Lampang 2 for Nonthaburi 2 for Samut Prakan 42 for Udon Thani, Dial the last seven digits of the number you're calling.
For example, if you were calling Bangkok the final number would look like 011-66-2###-####. , Verify that the number you are using has the correct amount of digits.
You should make sure that the number you are calling is properly formatted.
If the number has the wrong format, then you won't be able to place your call. , You may not have the ability to call internationally on your landline.
Ask your carrier to find out whether they provide low-rate international calling plans, or offer lower rates for evening or weekend calls.
Talk to your provider and ask them what their international rates are.
There is the chance that international calling is included as part of your package.
Some cell phone companies offer competitive international rates. , If you don’t have international calling as part of your plan, you will need to buy a phone card.
Look for a phone card that will give you the most minutes for the cheapest price.
A quick online search will provide you with a list of several different phone card companies.
Check reviews of different phone card companies to make sure that they are legitimate. , There are many different VoIP(Voice Over Internet Protocol) services on the internet that can be used for international phone calls.
VoIP companies as Skype, WhatsApp, and Viber all have international calling services.
These online phone-calling services are generally less expensive than phone cards.
Also, if the person that you are calling has a smartphone, then you can potentially speak to them for free with apps like Viber or Google Hangouts.
You both need to have the app installed for this to work. , The top three Thai mobile phone networks use the GSM standard.If you live in the Thailand and are planning a trip to the United States, contact your phone provider and ask if your phone model will work in the United States. , If your mobile phone is "locked" to a specific carrier, it will not work with a United States SIM card.
Ask your network carrier and if the phone can be unlocked.
Once the phone is unlocked, you can insert a SIM card from a United States company and use the phone to make local and international calls.
Before buying a SIM card, make sure it will fit your phone.
Most standard cell phones will work with a standard SIM card, but iPhones and smartphones use special micro or nano SIM cards., If you do not want to bring your own phone, buy a mobile phone once you arrive in the country.
Look for an inexpensive phone if you are only staying a short time in the United States and get a pay-as-you-go SIM card plan so you can make international calls easily and cheaply.Be aware of the rates for international phone calls using your phone as well as the data usage rates.
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