Skype calls from your mobile

[Jumpin Jack Flash]

Not all hotels have Wifi so it sounds like 3G is a must if I'm using Skype.

 

But I don't think I want to use that on my O2 SIM (will probably cost a small fortune), so will I have to unlock my HTC and get a Thai SIM ?

 

I just knew it wouldn't be plain sailing.

[jjscanlover]

Unless you plan on making a lot of emergency skype business calls you will probably find Wifi close by everywhere. I havent stayed in a hotel in Pattaya without it in a long time (and I never pay over 1000 bt a night if I can help it). And of course restuarants and cafes have it.

 

I have a Skype # from my home country and it rings on the HTC, if I am out of a wifi range they can leave a voicemail( inexpensive option). When I am back in range I get the message.

I think you can relax unless you are one of those guys who likes to be on the phone all the time.

[BadWingman]

The other thing to remember is Skype or whatever program you like to use is perfect for overseas calls but in Thailand calling Thai - Thai is dirt cheap. I spend 350B on the 1Gb 3G and probably another 50B on calls.

[mirko07]

In my expirience abroad Viber works better than Skype on my mobile

[icanfly]

Yup use Skype, whatsapp and sometimes my voip. Haven't used the phone to call back to home in the last three trips.