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Thailand Travel eSIM

AIS coverage from $5 — Bangkok, the islands and the northern loop.

Plans & prices

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Total $5$10$15$23$38

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Coverage & network in Thailand

Thailand’s eSIM runs on AIS, the largest Thai network, and the country’s mobile infrastructure is better than its price suggests — real 5G in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket, and fast LTE well into the provinces.

Plans run from $5 for 1 GB over 7 days to $38 for 20 GB over 30 days. Two weeks of Bangkok and islands lands on 5 GB ($15); Thailand is a heavy Grab, Maps and LINE country so usage climbs faster than a European trip.

Coverage: the BTS Skytrain and the MRT are covered including tunnels. Phuket, Samui, Phangan, Tao, Lanta and Phi Phi all have solid service in the towns and main beaches. Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai are strong. The gaps are boat crossings, the far side of small islands, the Similan and Surin dive trips, and the passes on the Mae Hong Son loop.

Why not the airport SIM counter: Thai tourist SIMs require a passport, a form and a queue at arrivals. An eSIM installed at home is live by the time you’re on the Airport Rail Link.

Doing a Southeast Asia loop? The Asia plan covers 29 destinations from $11.50 — usually cheaper than four country plans — or see Vietnam from $5.50, Cambodia and Laos.

How to install it

  1. 1

    Buy in a minute

    Pick a Thailand plan and pay. Your QR code arrives by email in seconds — no account, no shipping.

  2. 2

    Install on Wi-Fi

    Scan the code before you fly. The profile sits alongside your normal SIM and stays switched off until you need it.

  3. 3

    Land connected

    Turn on data roaming for the TravelNet line when you arrive. The plan starts counting down on that first connection, not at checkout.

Will my phone work?

You need an eSIM-capable, carrier-unlocked phone: an iPhone XS or newer, a Pixel 3 or newer, or a recent Samsung Galaxy S, Z or A-series flagship. Dial *#06# — if an EID number is listed alongside the IMEI, the phone has an eSIM.

See the full compatibility list.

Travelling beyond Thailand?

One Asia plan covers 29 countries from $11.50 — worth it from the third border.

Thailand eSIM questions

Which network does the Thailand eSIM use?

AIS, the largest Thai operator, with the widest coverage across the islands, the northern provinces and the Isan region — the places where the smaller networks start to thin out.

Is 5G available in Thailand?

Yes, and more widely than most visitors expect. Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Pattaya and the larger provincial cities all have real 5G. Elsewhere it's fast 4G/LTE. Thailand's mobile infrastructure is genuinely good.

How much data do I need for two weeks in Thailand?

5 GB ($15) is right for a typical two-week Bangkok-plus-islands trip. Thailand is a heavy Grab, Google Maps and LINE country, so usage adds up. 10 GB ($23) if you're working from Chiang Mai or hotspotting a laptop.

Will I have signal on Koh Phi Phi, Koh Tao and the smaller islands?

On the developed islands — Phuket, Samui, Phangan, Tao, Phi Phi, Lanta — yes, good coverage in the towns and along the main beaches. The far side of the smaller islands, the limestone karst bays and the boat crossings themselves are where it drops. Similan and Surin dive trips are effectively offline.

Do I need to register the eSIM with my passport?

No. Thai tourist SIMs require passport registration at the airport counter. A roaming eSIM skips it — install before you fly and it connects when you land at Suvarnabhumi or Don Mueang.

Does Grab work on it?

Yes. Grab is the default for taxis, motorbike taxis and food across Thai cities and needs only data. Drivers usually message in-app rather than calling, which suits a data-only line.

What about the north — Chiang Mai, Pai, the Mae Hong Son loop?

Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai are well covered including 5G. The Mae Hong Son loop has coverage in the towns and along much of the road, with real dead stretches over the passes. Pai is fine. Download offline maps if you're riding the loop.

Can I use it in Vietnam, Cambodia or Laos?

Not the Thailand plan. The Asia plan covers 29 destinations from $11.50, which is usually the right call for a Southeast Asia loop. Individually there are plans for Vietnam from $5.50, Cambodia and Laos.

Can I tether?

Yes, hotspot is enabled on all Thailand plans. Handy for the long-stay crowd in Chiang Mai, where café Wi-Fi quality varies by the hour.

Will it work on the BTS Skytrain and MRT?

Yes, both the elevated Skytrain and the underground MRT have coverage throughout, including the tunnels.

Thailand eSIM

1 GB · 7 days 3 GB · 30 days 5 GB · 30 days 10 GB · 30 days 20 GB · 30 days

$5$10$15$23$38

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