As the year comes to a close, I’m noticing how much can shift in 12 months — not always loudly, not always visibly, but deeply. This year wasn’t about having everything figured out. It was about listening more closely, letting go of what no longer fits, and slowly moving toward what feels more true. Some days were clear. Some were confusing. All of them taught me something. Before we rush into the next year, I’m pausing here for a moment. Reflection question for you: 👉 What did this year quietly teach you about yourself that you don’t want to forget in the year ahead? If you feel like sharing, I’d love to read it.

Here’s the clear technical summary of the recent change in Thailand’s telecom rules regarding prepaid SIM cards and why you’re seeing top-up validity no longer extend indefinitely for certain SIM types. What Changed with Thailand SIM/Telecom Rules Thailand’s telecom regulator, the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), updated rules that affect how long prepaid SIM cards (especially tourist SIMs) stay valid and whether you can extend them by topping up credit. Major telecom news outlets report that one of the new measures prohibits extending tourist SIM cards beyond a fixed maximum period by simply adding credit. Under the updated rules, tourist SIMs have a maximum validity of 60 days, and you cannot use a top-up to extend that beyond 60 days—even if you add more airtime or data. After that period you must re-register or buy a new SIM. nationthailand+1 This rule is part of a broader set of telecom and cybercrime counter-measure regulations that the NBTC has put in place to tighten control over SIM usage, partly to reduce fraud and unregistered or abandoned SIM cards. nationthailand How It Works in Practice Previously, Thai prepaid SIMs (especially non-tourist local SIMs) would renew validity each time you topped up with airtime or a data bundle: a 10–20 baht top-up often added a month of validity, and you could stack these to keep a number alive for a year or more. Under current NBTC rules for tourist SIMs, that no-extension cap means: - You get up to 60 days of service from activation. - No amount of top-ups will extend the SIM past 60 days. - To keep a number after 60 days you must purchase and register a new SIM. nationthailand Local prepaid SIMs (non-tourist plans bought with full ID rather than “tourist SIM” products) may still allow extension with top-ups, but the new tourist-specific rule is strict and commonly carried by operators. NBTC’s intent is to discourage long dormancy and improve traceability for security reasons.

Well the end of 2025 is fast approaching, a time for reflections I suppose, and a time to plan and make way for the old to disappear and the new to arrive? What will you do on the 31st of December, can you or will you see the new year out with a bang? Me I will stay at home, speak to the family back in Blighty, put the worlds to right and wake up in 2026! I will at some point in January, share the year that has been, see if it was as good as 2024! (December has been pretty good) New years resolutions/revolutions for me, well to make a move on social media, going to make a post a day for a year......why......why not!!! I used to do it on WeChat, but got lazy, It's good to make an effort and keep focused, and it helps me keep an eye on the bigger picture! Wishing you all a brilliant New Years Eve, I hope your 2025 has been as good as it can be, and that your 2026 surpasses your wildest expectations!