Thailand eSIM guide
2 networks with 5G · 11 data plans from $2.99. Prices below are live.
- Networks
- AIS 5G, True 5G
- 5G
- Yes
- Cheapest plan
- 1 GB · 7 days · $2.99
- Best per GB
- 20 GB · 30 days · $0.65/GB
- Unlimited from
- Unlimited · 3 days · $7.99
- Longest validity
- 30 days
Which plan for your trip
We estimate 0.2 GB a day for maps and messaging, 0.5 GB with socials and photos, and 1.3 GB if you stream or share a hotspot. Each cell is the plan our recommender picks for that trip today.
| Trip | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $2.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $3.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $7.99 Unlimited · 3 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 7 days | $3.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $5.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $8.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
| 14 days | $5.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.8 GB | $8.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~7 GB | $12.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~18.2 GB |
| 30 days | $8.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6 GB | $12.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~15 GB | $45.99 Unlimited · 30 daysneeds ~39 GB |
Networks in Thailand
The Thailand eSIM connects to AIS and True. All of them list 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.
Arriving in Thailand
- BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
- DMK Bangkok Don Mueang
- HKT Phuket
- CNX Chiang Mai
- Install the eSIM at home on Wi-Fi; it waits until you arrive.
- On landing, switch on data roaming for the eSIM line and pick it for mobile data.
- Your plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Thailand.
City guides in Thailand
About unlimited in Thailand
Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 5 GB usage per day.
Visiting more than Thailand?
These regional eSIMs include Thailand. For 10 days of maps and socials, the Thailand eSIM pick is 10 GB · 30 days for $8.99.
All 11 data plans
| Plan | Price | Per day | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | $2.99 | $0.43 | $2.99 |
| 3 GB · 30 days | $3.99 | $0.13 | $1.33 |
| 5 GB · 30 days | $5.99 | $0.20 | $1.20 |
| 10 GB · 30 days | $8.99 | $0.30 | $0.90 |
| 20 GB · 30 days | $12.99 | $0.43 | $0.65 |
| Unlimited · 3 days | $7.99 | $2.66 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 5 days | $10.99 | $2.20 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 7 days | $13.99 | $2.00 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 10 days | $17.99 | $1.80 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 15 days | $32.99 | $2.20 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 30 days | $45.99 | $1.53 | No cap |
Questions about Thailand
Which networks does the Thailand eSIM use?
The Thailand eSIM connects to AIS and True. All of them list 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.
How much data do I need for a week in Thailand?
About 3.5 GB if you use maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick for 7 days is 5 GB · 30 days for $5.99.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Thailand?
Yes, from $7.99 for 3 days. Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 5 GB usage per day.
Do Thailand plans include a phone number?
No, they're data only. Your home SIM stays on for calls and texts, and messaging apps and internet calls work over the eSIM data.
Which airports do most visitors fly into in Thailand?
The main international airports are Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK), Bangkok Don Mueang (DMK), Phuket (HKT), Chiang Mai (CNX).
Does a regional eSIM cover Thailand?
Yes. Asia and Global include Thailand. The smallest, Asia, covers 18 countries on one eSIM.
When does the plan start?
When your phone first connects to a network in the destination, not when you buy. Install it at home on Wi-Fi; the days start counting on arrival.