Talk:Thailand/@comment-103.1.136.241-20140907130149/@comment-24682153-20140907232818

Hi. You are right. I skipped all info about validity of Thai SIM cards from this section. Here are the reasons:

- Thailand is already the longest chapter in Asia

- the validity rules are very complicated and differ from company and SIM brand

- the SIM start-up price is next to nothing, so it's no big deal to get a new one

- for data, it does not make sense to keep "your" number alive

- with data packages, it's more important how long the pack lasts, not the SIM.

- It's very hard to keep a Thai SIM alive from abroad (no vouchers)

As a general rule for most of the cards mentioned here: the SIM is alive for 45 days. This can be extended by top-ups. Every amount topped up extends the SIM life for a certain period of days. Some companies like True sell you extensions for a daily charge. So you see, it's very hard to top up from abroad every 45 days just to keep the SIM alive. While the start up price for a new SIM card is almost free.

Given these facts, do you really think, all validities of Thai SIM cards should be specified in detail? I think it matters in countries where a new SIM is very expensive or extensions can be made very easily.