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Will an Amazon Fire Stick purchased in the UK work in Thailand for watching British TV?

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Jan 19, 2024

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Tony ***********

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Good morning folks, I've got a little question for you unconnected to visas. If I buy an Amazon fire stick here in the UK will it be compatible for use in Thailand to watch British TV? Thanks in anticipation.

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The consensus among community members is that an Amazon Fire Stick purchased in the UK will work in Thailand for watching British TV. Users suggest loading apps like IviewHD for UK channels and recommend using a VPN, such as Surfshark, to access services like BBC iPlayer and ITV X. Several alternatives were mentioned, including Chromecast and Android boxes with IPTV options. Overall, community feedback highlights the necessity of a VPN for accessing certain UK content while in Thailand.

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Jeffrey *******

IDK about AMZ fire stick, but I have a Roku from US. It works perfectly here, but only with a VPN. AMZ Prime Video works also, but only with the VPN.

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Robin ********

Using mine now mate , the dodgy variety.

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Phil ******

Yes BUT you'll need to run a vpn to watch. There are other apk's that show channels from around the world some free and some not

@Tony **********

I have 3 android boxes

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Graham ******

A VPN is not necessary, at least, not with my IPTV providers

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Phil ******

absolutely correct but I don't run iptv I run the actual television channels plus others for sports all over the world and also us and UK channels

I also need the von to hide my info from the thai govt plus my betting app.

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Michael **********

i bought my fire stick here in Thailand from Lazada no problems.it came with a two pin charger.f you buy in uk it will be 3 pin.

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Phil ******

@Michael *********

yes thats where I recommend it. Bought android boxes for friends there in the past. Also from aliexpress

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Ron *********

That with IPTV I watch anything I want in Thailand

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Jeffrey ************

Of course..

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Colin *******

Yes get a good vpn such as surfshark to be able to access BBC iplayer or itvx

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Richard *********

or android box load kodi

scrubs & TV app addon

00.-000 baht /year!!

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Adam *******

@Richard ********

what TV app?

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Richard *********

its a kodi add on, Live tv, sports, news

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CjandBrigitte **********

Android box and Iptv for me. Local agent and cost 2700 baht per year. 9000 live channels,

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movies and 5500 series channels. No Vpn required.

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Michael *******

@CjBrigitte *********

sounds great . I'm planning on arriving in Thailand soon and would much appreciate you walking me through the process .

I'm technically challenged .🤔

Cheers

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Kevin *******

@CjBrigitte *********

hi ! Do you have a link o can get to set up? Cheers

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Neil ********

Dang good question. I just watch Netflix. Can drop that and use the firestick. Whoop whoop

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Gary **********

Yes I use Mine all the time

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Lee-Ann *******

I took a Chromecast and it didn't work well for me., is a fire stick better

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Brett **********

@Lee-Ann ******

pretty much the same. You'll need a VPN on either. Chromecast will have more options. Amazon use their own skin of Google tv

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@Brett *********

how do you put a VPN on a fire stick, I had a VPN on my tablet that my Chromecast went through but wouldn't connect to any of my apps overseas

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Brett **********

@Lee-Ann ******

there are some available in the app store. Others you can side load if you're technically proficient (or can follow YouTube videos). Some Vpns work better than others. I've been using surfshark for the last few years as I've found it to work pretty well, have an easy enough app and its pretty good value as you can use it on unlimited devices

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@Brett *********

I use surfshark, but I'll try what you've mentioned, lol or ill ask my son to do it

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Brett **********

@Lee-Ann ******

if you've found it's not helping you may have to look in the settings and actually tell it the apps you want to run through the VPN. I had that exact issue earlier when I thought I had it on for everything

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@Brett *********

thank you, I'll try that

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@Lee-Ann ******

I bought an ASUS router from Tukcom, and set the router up for my Nord VPN. Any connection to the the 2.4 or 5g connections on my Asus router is connecting to the region. The Roku stick is plugged into the TV, it also connects to the VPN. Without the router, I could only connect with computer, tablet or phone with a vpn setting to those apps that needed it.

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Stuart ***********

Yes, mine works perfectly

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Stuart ***********

@Lee-Ann ******

yes

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Nick ************

I brought one back recently. It works fine. I wish I had brought two.

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Myles *******

@Nick ***********

u can get on lazada or direct from seller on Line. PM if want info

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Nick ************

I will never use Lazada again. I've had money stolen and all orders received have been rubbish.

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Myles *******

@Nick ***********

money stolen? U pay cash on delivery! And Ive had 100s of sticks of a supplier and they are 100% legit. But totally up to u obv

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Myles *******

U will need a vpn to watch iplayer etc. And will need iptv to get other channels. PM me if want more info

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Stuey ******

Can I send you a PM.

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Myles *******

sure

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Lee ********

Yes

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Mick ********

Load IviewHD app onto it. Pay the 120 dollars for annual subscription and you will have all UK TV plus 1000s of movies and series. I have it and swear by it.

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Neil *********

bloody hell glover I pay 55 dollars yearly for everything haha

Yes Tony it works fine out here mine has for years and I’ve even bought another one on Lazada as well same thing

I use primeflix as my iptv provider great and have everything

Plus you can add cinema hd and movies hd they have all movies right from the Cinema and tv series as well just not live tv as it were

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Mick ********

bet mines better 5555

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Neil *********

😂😂 it’s bloody tv mate haha and anyway you should e in work lol same as i always am 😂

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Graham ******

Yes, exactly the same as at home

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Michael *********

Yes

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