Introduction
Buying Microsoft 365 for the first time is more straightforward than most people expect — but there are a few decisions to get right upfront. The wrong plan means either paying for features your team doesn't use, or not having the tools they actually need.
This guide walks you through the complete process: assessing your team's needs, choosing a plan, purchasing, and getting your team set up. No jargon, no sales pressure — just a clear path from decision to delivered license.
Step 1: Assess Your Team's Actual Needs
Before looking at plans, answer five questions about your team honestly:
- How many people need access? Every license = 1 user. You don't need a license for people who only read documents someone else creates.
- Which apps does your team use daily? Word/Excel/PowerPoint on a desktop? Or primarily email and web tools? The answer determines whether you need Basic or Standard.
- Do you need desktop apps? If your team creates Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, or PowerPoint presentations on their own computers, you need Standard or Premium — not Basic.
- Do you have security concerns? If you handle sensitive customer data, legal documents, or financial records, Premium's Defender and Intune are worth the upgrade.
- What's your monthly budget per user? Divide your total IT budget by the number of users. Find the plan that fits comfortably.
Step 2: Choose the Right Plan
If you answered mostly "email, web, and basic tools" → Business Basic (฿580/user/month)
Your team works from a browser. They check email, join video calls, and use shared documents. They don't need Word or Excel installed on their computers. Business Basic gives them Teams, Outlook on the web, and 1 TB of storage — everything they need at the lowest price.
If you answered mostly "full desktop Office daily" → Business Standard (฿1,200/user/month)
Your team creates documents daily on their own laptops or desktops. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are part of the daily workflow. Business Standard is the most popular plan for a reason — it covers the full desktop Office suite for teams that actually use it.
If you answered mostly "security and sensitive data" → Business Premium (฿1,600/user/month)
Your team handles data that needs protection beyond standard antivirus. You need to manage mobile devices that access company data. You want the ability to remotely wipe a lost laptop. Business Premium gives you all of Standard plus Defender for Business and Intune.
Not sure? Message us with your team size and how people work — we'll recommend the right plan at no extra cost.
Step 3: Calculate How Many Seats You Need
A seat is one user. One license = one person.
You only need a license for people who will actively use Microsoft 365. You do NOT need a license for:
- People who only view documents
- External guests who collaborate occasionally (guest access is free)
- Clients who receive read-only shared files
Tip: If you have a 15-person team but only 12 actively create documents and use email, buy 12 licenses. You can always add more seats later.
Step 4: Choose Your Payment Method
For Thailand visitors:
- Bank transfer (Kasikorn, SCB, Krungsri, BBL)
- PromptPay QR code
For Singapore visitors:
- PayNow
- Bank transfer (DBS)
For all other visitors:
- International bank transfer
- PromptPay QR (if you can use a Thai bank app)
We do not accept credit or debit cards. Payment must be received before we initiate license delivery, and we do not offer terms or invoicing for first orders.
Step 5: Checkout (Confirm Your Order)
- Go to our contact form (/contact) or message us directly
- Tell us: plan, number of seats, billing cycle, company name (if you need an invoice)
- We confirm the total and send the payment instructions for your location
- Make payment using your preferred method
- Send proof of payment (screenshot or PDF) so we can match it to your order quickly
Step 6: Purchase Success & Order Received
Once payment is confirmed:
- Your purchase is marked successful
- You receive an order confirmation email from us
Step 7: Receive Your Microsoft License Email
Within 1–24 hours (typically under 2 hours during business hours):
- Microsoft sends your official license email and keys directly to your email
- The email comes from [email protected] — check your spam folder if it doesn't arrive within a few hours
Activating your license:
- Go to portal.office.com
- Sign in with the work account you want to associate with the license (create one if you don't have it)
- Click "Install Office" and follow the on-screen instructions
- Enter your product key when prompted (included in the Microsoft email)
- Office apps are ready to use
Need help with initial setup? Our team provides free basic activation guidance with every purchase. Contact us if you run into issues.
Common Questions
Q: Can I use Microsoft 365 on my Mac? A: Yes. Business Standard and Premium include Office for Mac. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams all have native Mac apps.
Q: Can I use it on my phone? A: Yes. Download the Microsoft Office app from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android). On Business Basic, you can edit documents in the mobile browser. On Standard and Premium, the full mobile Office apps are included.
Q: How long does the whole process take? A: From contact to delivered license — typically the same day if you reach us during business hours. Setup and activation on your side takes 15–30 minutes per computer for most teams.
Q: Can I buy today and expand to more seats later? A: Yes. You can add seats at any time. Contact us and we'll invoice the difference. There's no penalty for starting small.
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