Thailand
Travel eSIM with mobile data
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Thailand: eSIM from $2.99 for 1 GB for 7 days; the popular plan is 5 GB for 30 days at $6.99. Networks: DTAC (5G), TrueMove H (5G). Starts on the first connection in the country. Prices checked Nov 15, 2026.
2 GB a day at full speed, then you stay online at up to 1 Mbps. The allowance renews daily.
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How do I install the eSIM and when does it start?
Install the eSIM at home over Wi-Fi: the plan starts with the first connection on your trip.
- 1Choose a plan
Pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. The eSIM appears on the page and in your e-mail.
- 2Install with one tap
One button on iPhone (iOS 17.4+) or Android, no QR code.
- 3Turn on data roaming
After landing, turn it on for Tutu eSIM and you're online.
Visiting several countries? Southeast Asia: 8 countries on one eSIM, from $2.99 →
How much does an eSIM cost in Thailand?
| Provider | Plan | Price | per GB | checked | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tutu eSIM cheapest5 GB · 30 days | 5 GB · 30 days | $6.99≈ 320 ₴$1.40 per GB · ≈ 320 ₴ · checked 15.11.2026 | $1.40 per GB | checked 15.11.2026 | Buy |
| Yesim5 GB · 30 days | 5 GB · 30 days | $7.70≈ 353 ₴$1.54 per GB · ≈ 353 ₴ · checked 15.11.2026 | $1.54 per GB | checked 15.11.2026 | Website |
| Saily5 GB · 30 days | 5 GB · 30 days | $7.99≈ 366 ₴$1.60 per GB · ≈ 366 ₴ · checked 15.11.2026 | $1.60 per GB | checked 15.11.2026 | Website |
| Airalo5 GB · 30 days | 5 GB · 30 days | $8.00≈ 367 ₴$1.60 per GB · ≈ 367 ₴ · checked 15.11.2026 | $1.60 per GB | checked 15.11.2026 | Website |
What you get with Tutu eSIM
| Networks | DTAC (5G), TrueMove H (5G) |
|---|---|
| What's included | Data only, no phone number. Calls via WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber |
| Hotspot | Yes, tethering works on most plans |
| Top-up | Yes, on the same eSIM, no new install |
| Validity starts | At the first connection in the country: buy in advance |
| Install within | 30 days after purchase |
| ID check | None: no passport, no verification |
| Delivery | QR code and link by e-mail a minute after payment |
| Payment | Prices in dollars or euros, Apple Pay and Google Pay. No subscription: you pay once for each plan |
| Support | Support every day in the chat on the site |
| Guarantee | Money back if the eSIM doesn't install |
Before your trip: Thailand
Which network and what speed in Thailand?
14 plans for 1–180 days
Mobile data in Thailand without roaming charges
Why sort out data before you fly to Thailand
Thailand is outside the EU's «roam like at home» zone, so EU and UK operators charge it as a separate zone, and for many of them it is one of the most expensive. On top of that, after a 10–12 hour flight the last thing you want is to hunt for a SIM kiosk and queue with your passport.
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A travel eSIM is bought at home and installs in a minute, so your phone is online on DTAC and TrueMove H with 5G as soon as you land in Bangkok or Phuket. Your own SIM stays in the phone for calls and bank texts.
How much data do you need
- One or two weeks of holiday (maps, Grab, messaging, photos): 5 GB for 30 days at $6.99.
- A long trip, island hopping, lots of video: 10–20 GB or unlimited (a week of unlimited is $14.99).
- A stopover in Bangkok: 1 GB for 7 days from $2.99.
- Not sure? Work it out in 30 seconds with the data calculator.
Taxis and transport
- Grab and Bolt work in Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya and Chiang Mai: you see the price in advance and don't have to bargain with the driver or explain the address.
- Bangkok airport (Suvarnabhumi): the Airport Rail Link train runs to the city, and metered taxis wait at the official taxi rank.
- The islands: ferries to Phi Phi, Koh Samui or Koh Phangan are booked online, and you often have to show the ticket on your phone.
Where it works and where it doesn't
Coverage is good in cities, at the popular resorts and on most islands. On remote beaches, in the jungle and at sea on boat trips the signal can drop. Download offline maps before you set off.
Local SIM card
Thailand has three big operators: AIS, True (merged with DTAC) and NT. Tourist SIMs are sold at the airports and in 7-Eleven shops, and you need your passport to buy one. A local SIM pays off for a long stay. For a holiday an eSIM is simpler: everything is done at home, no kiosks, and your own SIM stays in the phone.
Good to know
- Haven't picked a resort yet? Read Phuket or Pattaya and our guide to the Thai islands.
- Wi-Fi is available in almost every hotel and café, but on the beach, in a tuk-tuk and on excursions only mobile data helps.
- Translation: Google Translate with the camera reads Thai signs and menus.
How to install and switch it on
- Buy the eSIM on this site and pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. The QR code arrives by e-mail and on the order page.
- Install it with one tap («Install on iPhone / Android») or by scanning the QR code, ideally at home over Wi-Fi.
- After landing, set the eSIM as your mobile data line and turn on data roaming on it (that's free, the price is in the plan).
- Keep your own SIM for calls and texts and turn off mobile data on it.
Step by step: installation guide. Check that your phone supports eSIM: device list.
Guarantee
The eSIM didn't install? We refund you. Support answers in the chat on this site every day.
FAQ
Does EU roaming work in Thailand?
No. Thailand is not in the «roam like at home» zone, so EU and UK operators charge it as a separate, usually expensive zone.
How much is an eSIM for Thailand?
From $2.99 for 1 GB / 7 days. 5 GB for 30 days costs $6.99, a week of unlimited $14.99.
Which network does the Thailand eSIM use?
DTAC and TrueMove H, with 5G in cities and at the resorts.
Will the eSIM work on Phuket, Koh Samui and Phi Phi?
Yes, coverage is good at the popular resorts and on the islands. On remote beaches and at sea the signal can drop.
How much data do I need for two weeks in Thailand?
5 GB covers maps, taxis and messaging. For video or sharing data, take 10–20 GB or unlimited.
Do Grab and Bolt work?
Yes, in Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya and other big cities. You need mobile data for them right after landing.
More questions (6)
Do I need a passport to buy the eSIM?
No. A passport is only needed for a local SIM card.
When should I install the eSIM?
At home, a few days before the flight, over Wi-Fi. After landing you only switch it on for mobile data.
Will I still get bank texts?
Yes. Your own SIM stays in the phone and receives calls and texts.
Can I share data as a hotspot?
Yes, tethering works on most plans.
What if I run out of data?
Top up on your order page: you don't need a new eSIM.
What if the eSIM won't install?
Write to us in the chat: we'll help, and if it still doesn't work, we refund you.
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