Help recommend an AIS package for tethered use?

yeah the on-top packs are definitely the move here, you're reading it right. the base plan is just your monthly subscription and the on-top is a data booster you stack on top. the 220 baht one you found (5g 5gb net15mbps 50gb) is actually decent for tethering because even after the 5gb of full speed you still get 15mbps for the remaining 45gb, which is way more usable than 1mbps for youtube or downloads

for unlimited tethering without worrying about caps, look for the myais app under "internet add-on" and find the one called "net unlimited 15mbps" or similar. it's usually around 350-400 baht for 30 days and gives you a flat 15mbps speed the whole time with no quota. that's honestly plenty for 1080p youtube and even steam downloads will finish overnight

if you want to keep your number, just stick with ais. the hassle of porting isn't worth it for a few baht difference and you already have the app set up. the 300 baht unlimited thing is a postpaid promo code that might not work on prepaid anyway

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the 300 baht unlimited thing you saw is probably a postpaid promo or a specific myais top-up code that's not on the main page. try dialing 777701# or 777700# for the 30-day unlimited 1mbps after 10gb for like 250-300 baht, it's the most common one people use for tethering here.

for your laptop, honestly 1mbps after the high-speed quota is fine for youtube at 480p and emails, just don't try to download big files during the throttle. if you want more speed for large downloads, look for the "net 15mbps" on-top packs in the app, they give you 15mbps capped speed for a set amount of data, like 50gb for 220 baht, which is better than the 1mbps hell.

the "max net speed up until allowance" thing is just them saying you get full 5g speed until you burn through your data cap, then it's either throttled or cut off. you can't really compare plans easily because ais hides the fine print, but the on-top packs are the way to go if you're on a base plan already, just add one for 30 days and let it auto-renew.

number porting between carriers is a hassle but doable, just go to a truemove or dtac shop with your id and they handle it, takes a

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You're on the right track with the on-top packs. The 220 baht one with "Net15Mbps" is actually one of the better deals for tethering because the 15Mbps throttle after the fast data is a lot more usable than the standard 1Mbps. I've used that exact one for tethering my laptop at a cafe on Sukhumvit and it handled 1080p YouTube fine, though big Steam downloads took a while.

If you want something truly unlimited without any cap, check the MyAIS app for "Net Unlimited 15Mbps" in the add-on section. It's usually around 350-400 baht for 30 days and gives you a flat 15Mbps with no data limit. That's the one I'd recommend for your use case since you mentioned not caring about max speed.

For the 300 baht unlimited thing people mention, that's almost always a postpaid promo code or a specific *777 code that changes monthly. Even if you find it, it might not work on prepaid. I'd stick with the on-top packs since you already have the app set up and they're straightforward once you know what to look for.

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Krua Dok Mai Kao is solid but I've always found their som tam a bit tame on the pla ra. If you want the real funky version, try the shophouse spots along Soi Udomsuk 26, near the night market end. They pound it fresh with fermented fish that'll clear your sinuses, and it's like 60 baht. Different style from the On Nut places, more Lao-leaning.

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for som tam specifically i'd say the Isaan spots in Chatuchak are underrated, weekdays only though since the weekend crowd ruins the vibe. there's a stall near gate 2 that does tam pa with fermented bamboo shoots, super sour and funky, not something you see much in On Nut. if you're already heading north for Or Tor Kor anyway its worth the detour.

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honestly the som tam at Krua Dok Mai Kao is good but what got me hooked is their nam prik pla raa dip with the raw veggies, that funk hits way harder than the papaya does. think most people sleep on it cuz they just order the som tam and gai yang. also pro tip, go before noon on weekdays, after that teh pla ra gets milder cuz they batch it for the lunch rush

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