Pilotman Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 I need an alternative to True Vision Silver Contract, so around 1,000 Bhat per month. Not bothered about a full range of programmes, just in sport, F!, NFL, MOTO GP, range of English movies, CNN, E, etc. Any recommendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmen Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 What about something like this. I also need a basic package for a condo Im renting out and yes true is rubbish https://www.lazada.co.th/products/i7982909-s9965420.html?spm=a2o4m.cart.0.0.58a56108mldX3d&urlFlag=true&mp=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilotman Posted June 28, 2019 Author Share Posted June 28, 2019 2 hours ago, madmen said: What about something like this. I also need a basic package for a condo Im renting out and yes true is rubbish https://www.lazada.co.th/products/i7982909-s9965420.html?spm=a2o4m.cart.0.0.58a56108mldX3d&urlFlag=true&mp=1 How do these things access TV? I have no idea, but I presume that you need a card, or some other provider to get access? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmen Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 " all the apps you’d expect to find are present. You can download and watch Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Crackle, YouTube, HBO Go, NBC, ABC, BBC iPlayer, MLB.TV, and a whole lot more. Some of the apps face geo-restrictions. Use a high-quality VPN provider like ExpressVPN or CyberGhost to get around the blocks." My understanding is its all internet based and you just click on the installed apps or download new ones from google play . Its accessed via wi fi or your lan cable. Everything you need is in the box from lazada https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/android-tv-boxes-what-are-they-and-what-can-they-do/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Triangle Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 If you have an internet TV, a good (Fast) WiFi connection then you just plug the box in to your HDMI slot at the back of the TV, connect to your WiFi and away you go, I have one and currently have over 2 dozen series that I'm watching and all the latest movies to watch, Ali Baba, Godzilla etc etc, I'm in Patts and know where to get them fully loaded for 4500 Baht, no subscription needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 You can do it without an Android box, just connect your PC to your Tv, by HDMI cable (if they both have outlets),its best to connect your PC to router with RJ45 cable,as it's faster than WiFi, better for streaming stuff. Just check out Google, streaming tv, you can get all movies, series,documentaries,without adverts,news,sports especially live not so easy. I just add the websites to my speed dial,so one click and you are straight to whatever you want to watch,add an adblocker too. also you can use a VPN if you want to view geo restricted sites like BBC,ITV,NZ, OZ,there's so much to watch,i dumped TRUE years ago. regards worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinnock Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 I have AIS Play plus AIS internet package. Good range of live HD TV programs in English and Thai. Sky News, CNN, Singapore News, free Thai channels and HBO Go for US movies and series all included. Tiny box plus a remote control. On screen guide in English or Thai, on screen timer reminder. Much cheaper than True and has all HBO and Cinemax channels. Installation for me was fully automatic .... said to the long haired one that I wanted to move from True to AIS, man turned up, removed the True stuff and fitted a little white box and placed remote in my hand. Job done. I believe bills can be paid at 7-11, but again this is all automatic. It's been reliable for 18 months now, and regular updates download via on-screen menu to add features and improved interface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilotman Posted June 28, 2019 Author Share Posted June 28, 2019 1 hour ago, madmen said: " all the apps you’d expect to find are present. You can download and watch Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Crackle, YouTube, HBO Go, NBC, ABC, BBC iPlayer, MLB.TV, and a whole lot more. Some of the apps face geo-restrictions. Use a high-quality VPN provider like ExpressVPN or CyberGhost to get around the blocks." My understanding is its all internet based and you just click on the installed apps or download new ones from google play . Its accessed via wi fi or your lan cable. Everything you need is in the box from lazada https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/android-tv-boxes-what-are-they-and-what-can-they-do/ well yes, but most of them, Netflix, HBO, NFL network require a subscription and that will work out way more expensive than 1,000 baht per month? I'm not really looking for an internet subscription alternative, I already have that on my computer. I really need a satellite alternative that runs off a sat dish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petemoss Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 30 minutes ago, Kinnock said: I have AIS Play plus AIS internet package. Good range of live HD TV programs in English and Thai. Sky News, CNN, Singapore News, free Thai channels and HBO Go for US movies and series all included. Tiny box plus a remote control. On screen guide in English or Thai, on screen timer reminder. Much cheaper than True and has all HBO and Cinemax channels. Installation for me was fully automatic .... said to the long haired one that I wanted to move from True to AIS, man turned up, removed the True stuff and fitted a little white box and placed remote in my hand. Job done. I believe bills can be paid at 7-11, but again this is all automatic. It's been reliable for 18 months now, and regular updates download via on-screen menu to add features and improved interface. I am about to change to AIS as True, well Bein, has lost Premier League football next season, the final straw. However, I need a second box. Is it possible to connect the second box to the router, wirelessly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinnock Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 42 minutes ago, petemoss said: I am about to change to AIS as True, well Bein, has lost Premier League football next season, the final straw. However, I need a second box. Is it possible to connect the second box to the router, wirelessly? Yes. We have one TV connected directly and a second TV in a bedroom via WIFI. They set both up for us during the initial visit. Interestingly, the second TV runs slightly behind the first, so if both have volume up and same channel showing, you get an echo. But in practice 'her' tv speaks Thai and shows non-stop lakorn and wildlife programs, and 'mine' speaks English and shows news, sport and movies. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pib Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 With AIS Fibre you can have three of their TV boxes that they call Playboxes. First box is included in the basic monthly price. If you add additional boxes it's Bt100 per box per month additional. You can connect the boxes to the router via router or Wifi. Better movie/TV programming (like having HBO movie channels) than TrueVisions and definitely a LOT cheaper. Get their AIS Playbox Platinum Full HD package at Bt599/month to ensure you get the full plate of TV channels and movies. http://www.ais.co.th/fibre/en/package.html https://www.ais.co.th/play/package.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE1 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 2 hours ago, petemoss said: I am about to change to AIS as True, well Bein, has lost Premier League football next season, Is Thailand not included in this ? https://www.premierleague.com/news/800503 On the eve of the 2018/19 Premier League season, the Premier League and beIN SPORTS have announced a multi-year media rights deal whereby beIN SPORTS will broadcast exclusively all Premier League football matches in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) for the three seasons 2019/20-2021/22. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane Dough Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 True has the EPL. So despite our occasional tiffs, I stay true to True. Rooster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petemoss Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 2 hours ago, NE1 said: Is Thailand not included in this ? https://www.premierleague.com/news/800503 On the eve of the 2018/19 Premier League season, the Premier League and beIN SPORTS have announced a multi-year media rights deal whereby beIN SPORTS will broadcast exclusively all Premier League football matches in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) for the three seasons 2019/20-2021/22. I've heard that Thailand isn't included next year. Same as Champions league this year. Available in the Middle East but not Thailand. True are cheapskates and won't pay for it. Same as when they stopped the HBO channels. AIS has a far better suite of channels but for less monthly fee. Still no EPL though. Some channels have catch up and you can add Netflix to the box. Also, my next door neighbour has AIS. I regularly lose the True signal completely for hours at a time. He never loses his and I have to access his router to use the internet. AIS is far more stable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmen Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 3 hours ago, Pib said: With AIS Fibre you can have three of their TV boxes that they call Playboxes. First box is included in the basic monthly price. If you add additional boxes it's Bt100 per box per month additional. You can connect the boxes to the router via router or Wifi. Better movie/TV programming (like having HBO movie channels) than TrueVisions and definitely a LOT cheaper. Get their AIS Playbox Platinum Full HD package at Bt599/month to ensure you get the full plate of TV channels and movies. http://www.ais.co.th/fibre/en/package.html https://www.ais.co.th/play/package.html Does that include home internet as well? still sounds pretty good even without. Think I may go for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petemoss Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 3 hours ago, Pib said: With AIS Fibre you can have three of their TV boxes that they call Playboxes. First box is included in the basic monthly price. If you add additional boxes it's Bt100 per box per month additional. You can connect the boxes to the router via router or Wifi. Better movie/TV programming (like having HBO movie channels) than TrueVisions and definitely a LOT cheaper. Get their AIS Playbox Platinum Full HD package at Bt599/month to ensure you get the full plate of TV channels and movies. http://www.ais.co.th/fibre/en/package.html https://www.ais.co.th/play/package.html If you have one Platinum subscription and 3 boxes, do all the boxes have access to Platinum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel52 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Yes True has been rubbish since January 2017 when they lost half of their channels because of their failure to update their contracts with HBO and other channels. Best alternative AIS full package they have A LOT more channels then True Visions including all the HBO channels and many more. AIS has so many channels I have not even seen them all yet in the two and a half years since I switched to AIS from that stupid True Visions company. Ditch True and switch to AIS trust me you’ll be satisfied especially if you like American and other western channels and movies. Including Fox News and CNN and other news channels from the states and other western countries including most of the Thai channels. I’m very happy with AIS. I switched our iPhones, internet, and cable TV services to AIS back in January 2017. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel52 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Does that include home internet as well? still sounds pretty good even without. Think I may go for itYes it includes internet and smartphones service I have the full AIS package Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 3 hours ago, Pib said: With AIS Fibre you can have three of their TV boxes that they call Playboxes. First box is included in the basic monthly price. If you add additional boxes it's Bt100 per box per month additional. You can connect the boxes to the router via router or Wifi. Better movie/TV programming (like having HBO movie channels) than TrueVisions and definitely a LOT cheaper. Get their AIS Playbox Platinum Full HD package at Bt599/month to ensure you get the full plate of TV channels and movies. http://www.ais.co.th/fibre/en/package.html https://www.ais.co.th/play/package.html We have 2 boxes, so far quite good, very occasionally the picture freezes but only for 1 or 2 seconds then all automatically returns to normal, perhaps once every 3 days or perhaps even once in a week. We don't need any other additional packages, the list of 'standard' channels is long and comprehensive, include many movie channels, some old movies some not that old, many cartoons, FoxThai, Euronews, France 24, DW, NHK, Channel News Asia, quite a few sports channels. Many channels are bi-lingual and easy to change the language. The default language for the box in our living room is set for Thai, for my bedroom it's English. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinnock Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 2 hours ago, petemoss said: If you have one Platinum subscription and 3 boxes, do all the boxes have access to Platinum? Yes - we have one platinum box plus one running on WIFI - and both have the full platinum package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elad Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 I use 'iptv smarters' app on a firestick, and bought a subscription from: https://rapidiptv.me/#page-top There's plenty of Thai, English and US channels and its seems quite stable. It also has over 3000 videos on demand. You can see the full channel list on the website above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 I've heard that Thailand isn't included next year. Same as Champions league this year. Available in the Middle East but not Thailand. True are cheapskates and won't pay for it. Same as when they stopped the HBO channels. AIS has a far better suite of channels but for less monthly fee. Still no EPL though. Some channels have catch up and you can add Netflix to the box. Also, my next door neighbour has AIS. I regularly lose the True signal completely for hours at a time. He never loses his and I have to access his router to use the internet. AIS is far more stable.Truevisions have secured the Premiership TV rights for Thailand for the next 3 seasons.Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidst01 Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 13 hours ago, Pilotman said: well yes, but most of them, Netflix, HBO, NFL network require a subscription and that will work out way more expensive than 1,000 baht per month? I'm not really looking for an internet subscription alternative, I already have that on my computer. I really need a satellite alternative that runs off a sat dish. You only need netflix. awesome content. so much choice. you will be finding it hard which one to choose as theres so much on offer. only 400 baht a month. go for it. you will never unsubscribe. you will never need another service. highly recommended Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey346 Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 17 hours ago, madmen said: What about something like this. I also need a basic package for a condo Im renting out and yes true is rubbish https://www.lazada.co.th/products/i7982909-s9965420.html?spm=a2o4m.cart.0.0.58a56108mldX3d&urlFlag=true&mp=1 This is old technology. Your better off with the new box from Beelink GT with Android 9.0.. About $100. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilotman Posted June 29, 2019 Author Share Posted June 29, 2019 13 minutes ago, davidst01 said: You only need netflix. awesome content. so much choice. you will be finding it hard which one to choose as theres so much on offer. only 400 baht a month. go for it. you will never unsubscribe. you will never need another service. highly recommended Well yes and no. I have UK Netflix and using the VPN, I get much better content than the Thai version. It's okay, but too much missing for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilotman Posted June 29, 2019 Author Share Posted June 29, 2019 1 hour ago, brewsterbudgen said: Truevisions have secured the Premiership TV rights for Thailand for the next 3 seasons. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk another reason to change then. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essox essox Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 how about getting A BOX...one can watch many things using one....or just use computer and HDMI.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 12 hours ago, Pib said: With AIS Fibre you can have three of their TV boxes that they call Playboxes. First box is included in the basic monthly price. If you add additional boxes it's Bt100 per box per month additional. You can connect the boxes to the router via router or Wifi. Better movie/TV programming (like having HBO movie channels) than TrueVisions and definitely a LOT cheaper. Get their AIS Playbox Platinum Full HD package at Bt599/month to ensure you get the full plate of TV channels and movies. http://www.ais.co.th/fibre/en/package.html https://www.ais.co.th/play/package.html Can you still subscribe to the Playbox Platinum if you have a different internet provider? I use 3BB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpy 4680 Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 Hope you have not paid TRUE in advance, and want to cancel, because the crooks won't give your pre-paid money back, as I found out to my cost (6 months at more than 1000 baht a month) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBOP Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 I have the True educational package just to get some live news and then between You Tube and Netflix with a VPN can watch just about anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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