Where is the best place to purchase a mobile phone?

• The fourth floor of MBK Center is hands down the best place you should be heading to. You'll find a bevy of all the latest makes and models (used and new) that suits every taste, need and budget. Look for an authorized dealer, and don't forget to ask for a receipt and a warranty. Better safe than sorry!


• Are mobile phones cheaper in Thailand than back home?
• That depends on where you're coming from. But what is true is that prices here are very competitive and it's pretty easy to find a great deal if you take the trouble to look around. At many malls and department stores you will qualify for a Tourist Discount Card that will slash up to 5% off the purchase price - just because we like visitors so much. You can also claim the VAT back (7%) before returning home. This already adds up to 1

• What about the cost of a prepaid SIM card?
• Prepaid SIM cards, depending on the Service Providers and their calling plans, cost from as little as 50 baht up to 150 baht. Together with airtime top-up cards (50 to 800 baht), they're available at mobile phone shops, convenience stores, kiosks, and vendors.


• Will my phone charger work in Thailand?
• The electric current in Thailand is 220 Volt AC (50 cycles), so you may need a power transformer and a plug adapter for your charger to work. You're recommended to get a cube-shaped transformer (it costs between 200 and 500 baht) available at the electrical sections of large department stores. Make sure to get the ones which convert 220 Volts into 110 Volts (step down), not the other way around.