The best eSIM for Thailand: networks, data and prices
Off to Bangkok, Phuket or Chiang Mai? A prepaid eSIM gets you local data at the airport — no passport registration queue at a SIM counter.
Which networks and speeds?
Our Thailand eSIM connects to AWN, DTAC TriNet.
How much data do I need?
- Maps, messaging and light browsing: about 1 GB per week.
- Daily social media and photo uploads: 3–5 GB per week.
- Video calls, streaming or hotspot for a laptop: 10 GB or more.
Thailand eSIM prices
| 1 GB | 7 days | $6.50 |
| 2 GB | 15 days | $10.00 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | $12.50 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | $17.50 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $28.00 |
| 20 GB | 30 days | $47.00 |
Compare: a typical carrier roaming pass is about $10.00/day ($70.00 per week).
How to set it up
- Check your phone is eSIM-capable and carrier-unlocked.
- Buy a plan — your QR code arrives by email in minutes.
- Scan it before you fly, then turn on Data Roaming for the eSIM when you land.