Cheap Telephone calls to the UK?

[DrPat]

I used to use the Lenso call boxes (& phone cards) in BKK, but they seem to have disappeared this year. There used to be one outside every 7-11.

 

Are there still Lenso Boxes in Pattaya? What is the best (i.e. cheapest) way to call the UK from Pattaya and BKK? Are there any other widely available call boxes?

 

I have a mobile, but it is locked to the Three network. I only need to call for a couple of minues at a time, but at 2 quid a minute to make calls and 1.25 to receive, it gets quite pricey.

 

As usual, all replies will be gratefully received.

[chatkeow]

I used to use the Lenso call boxes (& phone cards) in BKK, but they seem to have disappeared this year. There used to be one outside every 7-11.

 

Are there still Lenso Boxes in Pattaya? What is the best (i.e. cheapest) way to call the UK from Pattaya and BKK? Are there any other widely available call boxes?

 

I have a mobile, but it is locked to the Three network. I only need to call for a couple of minues at a time, but at 2 quid a minute to make calls and 1.25 to receive, it gets quite pricey.

 

As usual, all replies will be gratefully received.

 

I'd be inclined to buy a 990 baht Nokia put a True sim card in, and call UK landlines at one baht a minute.

 

At 100 baht a minute to call and 60 baht a minute to receive using 3, you must be burning cash ??

 

Edited-you need the "True Inter" sim

Edited March 17, 2012 by chatkeow

[DrPat]

Thanks for the information.

 

At the cost involved, I would only use my own mobile in an emergency, so I was hoping just to use call boxes, as I usually do. I can use the international call places at 10 to 30 baht per minute, which I can live with for my 2 or 3 minute calls. Next time I'll set up Skype - and this time I mean it!

 

I have my 'old' Theree phone with me, which I use as a music player. I may get it unlocked and try the sim you mentioned.

 

Any places in Pattaya good for unlocking Sony Ericsson phones?

 

Thanks again.

[jacko]

I used to use the Lenso call boxes (& phone cards) in BKK, but they seem to have disappeared this year. There used to be one outside every 7-11.

 

Are there still Lenso Boxes in Pattaya? What is the best (i.e. cheapest) way to call the UK from Pattaya and BKK? Are there any other widely available call boxes?

 

I have a mobile, but it is locked to the Three network. I only need to call for a couple of minues at a time, but at 2 quid a minute to make calls and 1.25 to receive, it gets quite pricey.

 

As usual, all replies will be gratefully received.

Get a cheap unlocked phone. A True Move Inter SIM card costs 120 baht (with 5 baht credit....wow). Calls to a UK landline are 1 baht/min, a mobile is 6 baht.

 

Or consider Skype or Yahoo Messenger in the comfort of an internet cafe.

[DrPat]

Thanks for the info. Got my old phone unlocked and fitted with True sim. Works fine at 1 baht per minute to the UK.

 

Only problem now is I can't use my "phoe box not woring" excuse not to phone home!

 

Many thanks for the help.