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Cheap calls to Thailand from Australia start at 2.2c a minute on Mr Calls, plus 89c a call. With no connection fee, Thai landlines and mobiles both start at 3.1c on India Call. Here is every card ranked, the best card for the way you call, and what regular calls cost a month.
Find the Cheapest Card for Your Thai Calls
Pick landline or mobile and how long you usually talk. The calculator checks every card for that exact call.
Enter how long you talk to see the cheapest card.
Every Card for Thailand, Ranked
Each row shows the landline and mobile rate, the connection fee, how the card rounds up your minutes, and what a 20 minute call to a Thai landline costs.
| Card | Landline | Mobile | Connection fee | Billed in | 20 min landline call |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. India Call | 3.1c/min | 3.1c/min | None | 3 min blocks | 65.1c |
| 2. Asian Connection | 3.5c/min | 3.5c/min | None | 2 min blocks | 70c |
| 3. Easy Calling | 3.5c/min | 3.5c/min | None | 3 min blocks | 73.5c |
| 4. Hello World | 3.7c/min | 3.7c/min | None | 3 min blocks | 77.7c |
| 5. Fish | 4.4c/min | 8.4c/min | None | 2 min blocks | 88c |
| 6. African Dream | 4.2c/min | 4.2c/min | None | 3 min blocks | 88.2c |
| 7. Sanuk | 4.5c/min | 4.5c/min | None | 2 min blocks | 90c |
| 8. East Star | 4.4c/min | 4.4c/min | None | 3 min blocks | 92.4c |
| 9. All Seasons | 4.5c/min | 4.5c/min | None | 3 min blocks | 94.5c |
| 10. Mabuhay Pinoy | 5.5c/min | 5.5c/min | None | 2 min blocks | $1.10 |
| 11. Ring Me | 3.5c/min | 3.5c/min | 49c | 3 min blocks | $1.23 |
| 12. Lime Blue | 6.4c/min | 7.6c/min | None | 1 min blocks | $1.28 |
Top 12 of 36 cards, sorted by the cost of a 20 minute call to a landline. See all 36 cards.
Best Card for the Way You Call
| If you make | Best card | Cost per call | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short calls to a landline (5 minutes) | India Call | 18.6c | 3.1c/min, no connection fee, 3 min blocks |
| Short calls to a mobile (5 minutes) | India Call | 18.6c | 3.1c/min, no connection fee, 3 min blocks |
| Long calls to a landline (1 hour) | India Call | $1.86 | 3.1c/min, no connection fee, 3 min blocks |
| Long calls to a mobile (1 hour) | India Call | $1.86 | 3.1c/min, no connection fee, 3 min blocks |
What Regular Calls Cost a Month
Small differences per minute add up when you call Thailand often. These are the cheapest cards for three common calling patterns.
| Calling pattern | Best card | About a month |
|---|---|---|
| A 10 minute call every day to a mobile | Asian Connection | $10.50 |
| Three 20 minute calls a week to a landline | India Call | $8.46 |
| One 1 hour call a week to a mobile | India Call | $8.05 |
A month is counted as 30 days or 4.33 weeks. Prices exclude what your own provider charges for calling the local access number.
City Landlines Can Cost Less, or More
Calls to Bangkok and Chiang Mai landlines use their own city rates. Many cards charge less for these two cities than for the rest of Thailand.
| City landline | Lowest, no fee | Cards with a different rate |
|---|---|---|
| Bangkok | 3.1c/min on India Call | 18 of 36 |
| Chiang Mai | 3.1c/min on India Call | 16 of 36 |
National landline rate with no fee: 3.1c/min on India Call. The card uses the city rate when the number has that city’s area code.
Card Sizes and Bonus Credit
| Card | Card sizes |
|---|---|
| India Call | $5, $10, $20, $30 (+$3 bonus) |
Bigger cards come with bonus credit on some brands. Credit lasts 6 months from your first call or last recharge, and a recharge brings back any credit that has expired.
Start Calling Thailand in Three Steps
- Buy the card online. We email you the PIN and the local access numbers.
- Dial the access number for your city, then your PIN.
- Dial 0011 66 and the number without its first 0, then press #. A mobile written 081 234 5678 becomes 0011 66 81 234 5678, and a Bangkok landline 02 123 4567 becomes 0011 66 2 123 4567.
Compare every card that calls Thailand, with landline and mobile rates and talk time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to call Thailand from Australia?
With a phone card, a 10 minute call to a landline in Thailand costs 35c on Asian Connection. A 1 hour call costs $1.86 to a landline or a mobile on India Call. Prices include any connection fee and are for calls from a local access number.
What is the cheapest way to call Thailand from Australia?
A prepaid phone card is usually cheapest when the person you call is on a normal landline or mobile. The lowest rate is 2.2c a minute on Mr Calls plus 89c a call. With no connection fee, landlines and mobiles both start at 3.1c on India Call.
How do I dial a +66 number from Australia?
Dial 0011 66, then the number without its first 0. 081 234 5678 becomes 0011 66 81 234 5678. On a mobile you can type +66 81 234 5678.
Can I call a Thai 1800 number from Australia?
No. Thai 1800 toll-free numbers and short hotlines such as 1155 only work from phones inside Thailand.
What is the time difference between Australia and Thailand?
Thailand is 3 hours behind Sydney and Melbourne in the Australian winter and 4 hours behind during Australian daylight saving, because Thailand does not change its clocks. It is 1 hour behind Perth all year.
Can I call Thailand for free from Australia?
Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app and a data or Wi-Fi connection. To reach a landline, a basic mobile or someone with weak internet in Thailand, a phone card costs a few cents a minute.
