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Thailand eSIM guide: Bangkok, islands and everything between

Grab is two minutes away, the ferry leaves at nine, and the best pad thai in Bangkok is down an alley only Google Maps knows.

Updated 2026-10-04

From

$2.50

Network

TrueMove H · DTAC

Clock starts

When you land

Thailand is built for travellers with a phone: ride apps, ferry bookings, island maps, street-food reviews. A travel eSIM means you skip the SIM counters at the airport and step into the humidity already online.

Networks and coverage

Our Thailand plans run on TrueMove H and DTAC, with good 4G/5G coverage in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Krabi and the popular islands such as Koh Samui and Koh Phangan. Remote national parks can have weak signal.

How much data?

Island hopping and backpacking with daily maps, ride apps and messaging usually need 5–10GB over two weeks. Digital nomads staying longer should look at the 20GB-plus plans.

Setting up

Install the eSIM on Wi-Fi before your flight, switch it on after landing, and turn off data roaming on your home SIM. Validity starts at first connection in Thailand.

Boarding passes for Thailand

Live prices in USD, all fees included.

  • TH · Nationwide

    1GB

    7 days · best entry price

    $2.50

  • TH · Nationwide

    2GB

    15 days

    $4.50

  • TH · Nationwide

    3GB

    15 days

    $4.50

  • TH · Nationwide

    3GB

    30 days

    $4.50

  • TH · Nationwide

    5GB

    30 days

    $7.00

  • TH · Nationwide

    10GB

    30 days

    $12.00

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Quick answers

Does my Thailand eSIM work on the islands?

Yes, on the main tourist islands. Coverage can drop at sea and in remote parks.

Can I share data with a hotspot?

Hotspot use is generally allowed on our plans; check the plan card before buying.

Do I need a Thai number for Grab?

Grab works with your existing number — keep your home SIM active for the SMS code and use the eSIM for data.

New to eSIM? Read the installation guide and check your phone on the compatibility page.

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