How to call Thailand from the USA & Canada:

011 - 66 - phone number

* Use also to TEXT Thai numbers. ** 01166 and +66 often work interchangeably from cell phones.

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Calling Thailand explained:

  • 011 - international prefix; dial first when calling abroad from the US or Canada
  • 66 - Country Code for Thailand
  • Phone Number (remove initial 0):
    • landlines - 8 digits
    • cell phones - 9 digits, first digit is 8 or 9
  • example call from the United States or from Canada to a landline in Bangkok: 011 66 2 ??? ????

Cell phone numbers:

  • geographic area codes not needed to reach Thai cell phones
  • dialing format valid for calls and text messages: 011 66 X ???? ????
  • X can be either 8 or 9

Initial digits for landlines in largest cities:

  • Bangkok: 1, 2
  • Chiang Mai: 52, 53
  • Chon Buri: 33, 38
  • Hat Yai: 74
  • Lampang: 54
  • Nakhon Ratchasima: 44
  • Nonthaburi: 1, 2
  • Samut Prakan: 1, 2
  • Udon Thani: 42

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