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Thailand eSIM

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Thailand 10 GB · 30 days (×1)$6.80

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$0.68 / GB · $0.23 / day

$6.80

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Setup

Set the eSIM up before you fly to Thailand

Set up your eSIM before you travel. Install it once from the link in your email, switch it on when you arrive, and you’re online.

On iPhone (iOS)

  1. After purchase, open the confirmation email and tap the install link — the eSIM adds itself (iOS 17.4+). Older iPhone: Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM → scan the QR from the same email.
  2. Label the plan (e.g. “vigxo travel”) and set your home line to keep calls/SMS.
  3. Turn on Data Roaming for the vigxo line — this uses the local partner network, not your home carrier.

On Android

  1. Tap the Android install link in your email (recent Android) — or Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Add eSIM and scan the QR.
  2. Download the profile and set vigxo as your Mobile data line.
  3. When you land, turn on data roaming for the vigxo line so that line can use the local network.

Good to know

  • Works on eSIM-capable phones (iPhone XR/XS+, Pixel 3+, Samsung Galaxy S20+). Older or carrier-locked phones may not support eSIM.
  • Install before you fly on Wi‑Fi — you only need to enable it when you land, no signal required to set up.
  • Data-only plans: keep your home SIM active for calls and texts. Use WhatsApp/FaceTime over data.
  • Prices are final at checkout. Full refund before you install the eSIM.

What you can actually buy for Thailand

7 plans for Thailand, from 3 to 50 GB. Validity runs from 1 day to 180 days. 7 of them run on 5G where the local network has it.

7 plans can be topped up without installing a second eSIM. Plans run on TrueMove H, DTAC, True Move.

Counted from our live catalogue, not a marketing figure. The list above shows the best-priced plan for each size and validity; the count here includes every plan.

Regional plans that also cover Thailand

57 regional plans include Thailand. The widest covers 127 countries — worth it if Thailand is one stop of several, rather than the whole trip.

Regional coverage starts at $7.99 for 3 GB over 15 days.

How eSIMs work in Thailand

A travel eSIM for Thailand is a digital SIM your phone downloads — no plastic card, no airport pickup counter. You buy online, tap the install link we email you (a QR code is included too), and it installs a second line alongside your existing SIM. Install it on Wi-Fi before you fly. When you land in Thailand, turn on data roaming for that line so it can use TrueMove H, DTAC, True Move on 5G where available and LTE everywhere else. Your home number keeps working for calls and texts; the eSIM carries the data.

How much data do you need in Thailand?

Maps, messaging and rideshare apps are light — roughly 300–500 MB a day. Add photos, social and the occasional video and you’re closer to 1 GB a day. For a one-week trip a 5 GB plan is comfortable; for two weeks, sharing, or heavy use, choose 10 GB or more, or a reloadable plan you can top up on the go. Thailand plans start at $3.99 across 7 sizes, with the per-GB price shown on every one so the right choice is obvious.

What do you pay for data in Thailand?

A travel eSIM for Thailand is a local data plan. You pay the price shown at checkout. Set the eSIM as your data line and turn data roaming off on your home SIM, so your home carrier does not add this trip's data to your bill. Full refund before you install.

Setting up your Thailand eSIM

  1. 1. Buy a plan — your install link and QR code arrive by email right after payment.
  2. 2. While you’re still on Wi-Fi before you fly, tap the install link in your confirmation email — or open Settings → Cellular/Mobile Data → Add eSIM and scan the QR.
  3. 3. Land in Thailand, turn on data roaming for the eSIM line, and you’re online.

Thailand connectivity guide

Thailand is exceptionally well connected for its price level. Bangkok has some of the densest mobile coverage in Asia, the tourist islands are well served, and data is cheap enough domestically that the country's own users treat it as "unlimited". The gaps are in the northern mountains, on the smaller islands and on the boats between them. This guide covers which networks you get, where they genuinely stop, and what a Thai trip actually consumes.

Read the full Thailand guide →

What to eat in Thailand

Pad Thai

Stir-fried rice noodles with eggs, peanuts, tofu, bean sprouts, and tamarind sauce.

Bangkok street food stalls, Thip Samai

Tom Yum Goong

Spicy and sour soup with shrimp, lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and fresh chilies.

Local seafood restaurants, Pe Aor

Som Tum

Green papaya salad mixed with chilies, garlic, tomatoes, peanuts, and fish sauce.

Isaan restaurants across Thailand

Khao Soi

Northern Thai coconut curry noodle soup topped with crispy egg noodles.

Chiang Mai

Massaman Curry

Rich, mild curry with Persian influences, typically made with beef or chicken, potatoes, and peanuts.

Southern Thailand or traditional Thai restaurants in Bangkok

Green Curry (Gaeng Keow Wan)

Sweet and spicy curry made with green chilies, coconut milk, bamboo shoots, and Thai basil.

Everywhere in Thailand

Mango Sticky Rice

Fresh ripe mango slices served over sweet coconut sticky rice and drizzled with coconut cream.

Dessert stalls, Kor Panich (Bangkok)

Pad Krapow Moo Saap

Stir-fried minced pork with holy basil and chilies, usually served over rice with a fried egg.

Street food vendors and local eateries

Khao Man Gai

Thai variation of Hainanese chicken rice, featuring poached chicken over flavorful rice with a garlic-chili-ginger sauce.

Go-Ang Kaomunkai Pratunam (Bangkok)

Panang Curry

A rich, slightly sweet red curry with a thick coconut milk base and kaffir lime leaves.

Central Thailand restaurants

What to see in Thailand

Grand Palace & Wat Phra KaewBangkok

The former royal residence and home to the highly revered Emerald Buddha.

2-3 hours

Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn)Bangkok

Iconic riverside temple known for its stunning spires decorated with colorful porcelain.

1-2 hours

Chatuchak Weekend MarketBangkok

One of the world's largest outdoor markets, selling everything from vintage clothing to street food.

3-4 hours

Doi SuthepChiang Mai

A sacred mountaintop temple offering panoramic views of Chiang Mai city.

2-3 hours

Elephant Nature ParkChiang Mai

Ethical elephant rescue and rehabilitation center where you can observe elephants in a natural setting.

Half or full day · book ahead

Ayutthaya Historical ParkAyutthaya

UNESCO World Heritage site featuring the majestic ruins of the ancient Siamese capital.

4-6 hours

Phi Phi IslandsKrabi

Spectacular limestone karst islands with crystal-clear waters, famous for Maya Bay.

Full day · book ahead

Railay BeachKrabi

Stunning peninsula accessible only by boat, famous for its towering limestone cliffs and rock climbing.

Half day

Khao Sok National ParkSurat Thani

Ancient rainforest and the breathtaking Cheow Lan Lake, perfect for jungle trekking and staying in floating bungalows.

1-2 days · book ahead

Getting around Thailand

BTS Skytrain / MRT

Rapid transit systems covering most of central Bangkok. Buy tokens/cards at machines.

16-59 THB per ride

Tuk-Tuk

Three-wheeled motorized rickshaws. Negotiate the fare before getting in.

100-300 THB for short trips

Songthaew

Converted pickup trucks with two benches in the back. Hop on, ring the bell to stop, and pay the driver.

30-50 THB per ride

Domestic Flights

Budget airlines connect major hubs like Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Phuket.

1,000-3,000 THB one-way

Intercity Trains

Operated by State Railway of Thailand. Sleeper trains are popular for long routes like Bangkok to Chiang Mai.

800-1,500 THB for a 2nd class sleeper

Ride-hailing

Grab, Bolt, inDrive

Grab is the most comprehensive but Bolt is often cheaper. Motorbike taxis can also be booked via these apps.

Practical things worth knowing in Thailand

Paying for things

  • Growing in malls and larger stores, but not universal.
  • Limited to high-end stores and international chains.
  • Cash still useful for: Street food, Markets, Tuk-tuks, Small local shops
  • Local wallets: PromptPay (requires a Thai bank account, scan QR)

Basics

  • Emergency number: 191 (Police), 1155 (Tourist Police), 1669 (Ambulance)
  • Plugs: A, B, C, O · 220V
  • Tap water: no
  • Not mandatory. Leaving small change or a 10% tip at nice restaurants is appreciated.

Public holidays in Thailand

New Year's DayJanuary 1Busy domestic travel, some local shops closed.
Chakri Memorial DayApril 6Government offices closed, minor impact on tourists.
Songkran FestivalApril 13Massive water fights nationwide, heavy travel, banks and offices closed. Book transport well in advance.
Labor DayMay 1Banks and offices closed, tourist sites open.
King Maha Vajiralongkorn's BirthdayJuly 28Government offices closed. Alcohol sales may be restricted.
Queen Sirikit's Birthday (Mother's Day)August 12Government offices closed.
King Bhumibol Adulyadej Memorial DayOctober 13Government offices closed.
Chulalongkorn DayOctober 23Government offices closed.
Father's DayDecember 5Government offices closed.
Constitution DayDecember 10Government offices closed.
New Year's EveDecember 31Parties and busy domestic travel.

Recurring dates — the day these fall on moves year to year.

Networks in Thailand

Plans for this destination run on TrueMove H, DTAC, True Move.

Networks
TrueMove H (5G), DTAC (5G), True Move (4G)
5G
7 of 7 plans on this page are marked 5G in the catalogue.
Hotspot
Hotspot & tethering supported
APN
Set automatically on install. If the phone does not set it, use the install guide. Do not type an APN from somewhere else. Install guide

Checked 20 Oct 2026. Source: the plan catalogue on this page (operators, networks, and 5G flags).

Before you buy

Thailand eSIM — questions, answered

When does my Thailand eSIM start counting?
Your validity window starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in Thailand, not when you buy it — so you can install it before you fly and it only begins on arrival.
Will my phone work in Thailand?
You need an eSIM-capable, carrier-unlocked phone (iPhone XR/XS+, Pixel 3+, Samsung Galaxy S20+). Check the compatibility page before you buy — and if it turns out your phone can’t use it, you get a full refund since nothing was installed.
Can I keep my number and WhatsApp in Thailand?
Yes. Your vigxo plan is data-only, so your primary SIM stays active for calls, texts and your usual number. WhatsApp, iMessage and all your apps keep working over the eSIM data.
What if I run out of data in Thailand?
If your plan is reloadable, you can top up the same eSIM from your dashboard — no reinstall needed. Otherwise, buy a new plan; it comes as a new eSIM with its own QR code.
How do refunds work?
Full refund before installation, within 30 days of purchase. Once an eSIM is installed the data is released to you, so it can’t be refunded after that.