How to get live CNN, HBO Max, etc in Bangkok? VPN? A local cable service?

Question

I want to have CNN, HBO max, etc on my TV. Do I need to connect a VPN to my TV? Or get a cable service? Please let me know. Thank you.

yuinaka · Answer

honestly you can just get a Truevisions subscription if you want live CNN and HBO on the box, they have a package that includes both for like 800-900 baht a month. but if you're more of a streaming person, HBO Max works fine here with a local credit card, no VPN needed. CNN live is trickier though, you'll prob need a VPN for that since the app blocks Thai IPs. if you go the VPN route, just set it up on a Fire Stick or Apple TV, way easier than messing with the TV's built-in system

resie · Answer

fwiw if you already have a decent internet connection, ditch cable entirely and just use a streaming device. grab a Google TV or Roku from Power Buy or Banana IT, install a VPN app on that device itself. that way your whole TV experience is routed through the VPN, so CNN and HBO Max both work without any extra hassle. Truevisions is fine but their contracts lock you in for a year and the picture quality is just okay. the VPN route is like 300 baht a month tops and you can cancel anytime.

annamariefuetterer · Answer

Yeah if you've got a newer Samsung or LG TV you can just install the apps directly and use a VPN on your phone to share the connection. I use my iPhone's hotspot with a VPN on and cast to the TV, works fine for CNN and HBO Max without buying anything extra.

cillyvetter · Answer

most folks i know just use a smart TV with the apps installed direct and a solid vpn on the router itself. set it up once on your router and boom, every device in the house is sorted. truevisions is fine if you want that live tv feel but honestly the router vpn trick is cheaper and you're not stuck in a contract

sannaulmer · Answer

If you've already got a decent smart TV, skip the cable and just grab a cheap Android box from MBK. Load a VPN app on that, connect to the US, and you can stream CNN and HBO Max straight through the browser or sideload the apps. Truevisions is fine but you're paying extra for channels you might not watch.

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