Where to buy a mobile phone in Thailand?

Where to Buy a Mobile Phone in Thailand?

Many newcomers to Thailand will ask the same question, where to buy a mobile phone in Thailand?

Where do I go to find good Mobile Phone Deals?

There is only one place to get a good mobile phone, and that is MBK Shopping Center near Siam Square in Bangkok, Thailand. If you are in cities around Thailand, there is a chain of malls called Tukcom, or Harbor Mall, and they always have a floor or a zone with cheap phones.

Make sure you check your phone properly before buying it. If it is a cracked iPhone, it could be a copy. Likewise, if you can not connect to the Apple Store, you most likely purchased a fake iPhone. You can run the serial number on Apple. If this does not match, you probably picked a copy, and unless you just want a phone to show off, our advice is to avoid the deal.

Bangkok and MBK

When you are looking to buy a mobile phone in Thailand, you will probably spend a few days in Bangkok, and MBK has around 200 mobile stores. The phone shops are located on the fourth floor of seven floors in MBK. But before you go to Thailand, check with your favorite website and see if they have a price list you can print out.

Telecom Provider Discounts

All the big providers give discounts on phones if you buy their phone with a SIM from them. They have many phones with cash cards, as well but the best deals you get with a monthly subscription, and you can not get that if you are a tourist. Most telecom providers have shops in big malls or shopping centers if you want to buy a mobile phone in Thailand.

Buy a Mobile Phone in Thailand Directly from the Brand Stores

All big brands like Apple, Samsung, and others have big shops in the shopping malls in Thailand. You will get the price listed in the window. There is no bargain here, however they always have some discounts, such as if you turn in your old phone.
If you are unsure when you buy a mobile phone in Thailand, you can be sure that when you buy from the brand store you can make sure you get an authentically branded phone. Here is a link if you looking for a mobile phone adapter.

Tips on How to Buy a Mobile Phone in Thailand

Where Does the Mobile Come From?

It is uncertain if the phone is from Thailand if you buy it outside the telecom shops, or brand shops. Many small shops import phones from other countries like Singapore.

Is the Warranty Valid in Thailand?

When you buy a phone from an outside shop, there is no guarantee that the warranty is valid in Thailand, or in your country. Make sure you check this before you buy it.

What Language is the Mobile Phone Instruction Book?

If you are looking for an instruction book with your phone, it might be missing. Also, the box and other original extras could be missing. If you want to buy an original boxed phone, you should look for the brand shops or telecom shops.

What Language is the Mobile Phone?

Something to check is the language you can set on your phone. If the phone is from China or Singapore, it is uncertain if it has English or Thai languages.

Repairing Your Phone in Thailand

We have learned the hard way that, for example, Samsung phones bought in another country can not be repaired in Thailand. The Samsung repair shop has the hardware, but they don’t have the software to repair the phone made for another country. So if you for example bring a phone from Norway, and it breaks, and you try to repair it in Thailand it might not work. The same thing if you buy a mobile phone in Thailand, it is a gamble if the Samsung shop in Norway can repair your phone.

Most phone shops have a connection to repair or unlock your phone, and mostly anything can be repaired. Just make sure you check around for the price and that the sound, camera, and screen works when you get the phone back. Call someone and check the speaker and video and camera before leaving the shop.

Check Online Before You Buy

A new but good website that tries to list the best offers in Thailand is Thailand Price. If you are looking for offers in English, you can visit before buying the phone shop. You can also check our Personal Thailand mobile category for new mobile launched in Thailand.

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