uber bangkok

[rrr2015]

i intend to use starhub happy roam in bangkok
can i register uber account in bangkok with SG prepaid number?
are there any issues using uber bkk with SG prepaid number?

Thanks!

 

[shalome]

i intend to use starhub happy roam in bangkok
can i register uber account in bangkok with SG prepaid number?
are there any issues using uber bkk with SG prepaid number?

Thanks!

you can use uber internationally with same account. just register in Singapore?

 

[rrr2015]

yes I will register my main number to uber singapore
but I will like to try uber thailand for SG prepaid number which I used for oversea roaming

hence like to know of any issues for registering SG number with uber thailand?

you can use uber internationally with same account. just register in Singapore?

 

[BuGGi3]

yes I will register my main number to uber singapore
but I will like to try uber thailand for SG prepaid number which I used for oversea roaming

hence like to know of any issues for registering SG number with uber thailand?

Be prepared to receive calls from thai no. on your registered line.

Most of the uber/grab drivers would call to confirm your pickup location or to inform you of the est. arrival time before trip. I guess it's to manage pax's expectation so that they won't cancel on them.

I would recommend to get a thai sim card in this case

 

[rrr2015]

thanks! so you mean still possible to register uber thailand with SG number?

i rarely use taxi in bangkok, except for places which don't even have public bus.

i will consider if worth getting the thai sim after finalizing my itinerary

Be prepared to receive calls from thai no. on your registered line.

Most of the uber/grab drivers would call to confirm your pickup location or to inform you of the est. arrival time before trip. I guess it's to manage pax's expectation so that they won't cancel on them.

I would recommend to get a thai sim card in this case

 

[Ruriel]

thanks! so you mean still possible to register uber thailand with SG number?

i rarely use taxi in bangkok, except for places which don't even have public bus.

i will consider if worth getting the thai sim after finalizing my itinerary

AFAIK it doesn't matter where you are going, as long as uber operates in that country, you can get uber from the same app that you've registered in Singapore. No separate registration required.

I've used the same app in Manila before, no issue.

 

[rrr2015]

Thanks & yes I know ...
but you see, am trying to do a separate registration with my prepaid number (my main SG number registered to uber SG)

AFAIK it doesn't matter where you are going, as long as uber operates in that country, you can get uber from the same app that you've registered in Singapore. No separate registration required.

I've used the same app in Manila before, no issue.

 

[Ruriel]

Thanks & yes I know ...
but you see, am trying to do a separate registration with my prepaid number (my main SG number registered to uber SG)

Erm... Just wondering if there's any reason for it? If your prepaid number is also SG number, I don't see any difference whether the app is downloaded in Thailand or in SG. The app is the same app for all countries. If you look at Uber app in Play Store (assuming you're on android), most of the (negative) reviews are left by Indians in India. Some from US. They are using the exact same app as us. One app per OS. Not per country.

I'm not sure what you are looking for exactly but alternatively you can try signing out from your main sg number and sign in the same app as a new user with a new number. Come back SG re-login with your main number. Not sure if it works this way.

Edit: apparently Uber FAQ suggested for you to edit your account and save your temporary number if you intend to use a different sim card when travelling. But I think you should be able to create a new account with the same app...

 

[rrr2015]

actually i don't need to use taxi in SG
and only my SG prepaid number is active when oversea
and i think if i register as new member in BKK, i get free credit (500THB?) as new member

btw, i been reading uber been banned & illegal in thailand, so just curious why people are still able to book them?

Erm... Just wondering if there's any reason for it? If your prepaid number is also SG number, I don't see any difference whether the app is downloaded in Thailand or in SG. The app is the same app for all countries. If you look at Uber app in Play Store (assuming you're on android), most of the (negative) reviews are left by Indians in India. Some from US. They are using the exact same app as us. One app per OS. Not per country.

I'm not sure what you are looking for exactly but alternatively you can try signing out from your main sg number and sign in the same app as a new user with a new number. Come back SG re-login with your main number. Not sure if it works this way.

Edit: apparently Uber FAQ suggested for you to edit your account and save your temporary number if you intend to use a different sim card when travelling. But I think you should be able to create a new account with the same app...

 

[Ruriel]

actually i don't need to use taxi in SG
and only my SG prepaid number is active when oversea
and i think if i register as new member in BKK, i get free credit (500THB?) as new member

btw, i been reading uber been banned & illegal in thailand, so just curious why people are still able to book them?

It's Uber Taxi and Uber Motorcycle that's banned, not the usual Uber (private car hire).

 

[rrr2015]

ok thanks! i guess will try register uber in bkk
otherwise just grab a local cab

It's Uber Taxi and Uber Motorcycle that's banned, not the usual Uber (private car hire).

 

[benoit_nly]

are the fares in comparison much difference? will be heading over next week but have always used their local cabs for commuting.

 

[BuGGi3]

use a thai no, very likely they will call you after accepting trip. if you don't want to incur roaming charges on your sg sim card, get a local sim.

 

[rrr2015]

Thanks! but looks like don't need a cab now since I found van transportation to my destination

use a thai no, very likely they will call you after accepting trip. if you don't want to incur roaming charges on your sg sim card, get a local sim.

I suggest you buy a local Sim card for reason below:

1) If the driver couldn't contact you, then its going to be problematic.
2) You can change the uber account to bangkok, but then it's not recommended.
3) You can sign up uber using this code below to get 75 THB off two rides

yunhanc7ue

 

[dreant]

a) Use a local thai sim. The driver will usually call you.
b) Unless you speak Thai and can give reasonably accurate driving directions, I always call for Uber/grab from a prominent location (hotel entrance, restaurant, etc), with local staff (security, doorman, etc) close by. It's easier for the driver to find you, and if he calls, Thai's are friendly people and I've never had trouble handing the phone over to a staff to advise the driver how to find the pickup location.

It's possible to use your SG number; in some cases they will call you using voip apps that allow them to make free calls like GNum. Their connection will be bad, and you'll need to pay roaming charges.

 

[rrr2015]

thanks & yes it seems using local thai sim better choice
fortunately i won't need any cab for upcoming trip now

a) Use a local thai sim. The driver will usually call you.
b) Unless you speak Thai and can give reasonably accurate driving directions, I always call for Uber/grab from a prominent location (hotel entrance, restaurant, etc), with local staff (security, doorman, etc) close by. It's easier for the driver to find you, and if he calls, Thai's are friendly people and I've never had trouble handing the phone over to a staff to advise the driver how to find the pickup location.

It's possible to use your SG number; in some cases they will call you using voip apps that allow them to make free calls like GNum. Their connection will be bad, and you'll need to pay roaming charges.

 

[simplicity1234]

even if you dont intend to use uber or grab, you should still get a 3G sim for your own safety..

 

[mamboeidos]

last yr tried to book uber using local sim card but then after that they ask me to input code send to my no. to verify the CC i'm using...so mafan so i the end never use...

 

[BuGGi3]

last yr tried to book uber using local sim card but then after that they ask me to input code send to my no. to verify the CC i'm using...so mafan so i the end never use...

now can pay by cash.

 

[maisatomai]

I tried asok to MBK by uber at 1am from Singapore.

Uber is 88-109 baht and Uber black is 129-156 baht. 5minutes waiting time.

It a 12 mins ride. Even Uber black don't seem expensive