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Can you buy a data eSIM at Bangkok airport?

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Oct 22, 2023

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Can you get data eSim at Bangkok airport

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Yes, you can purchase data eSIMs at Bangkok airport, as they are available for activation digitally. However, many users suggest that prices for SIM cards are often higher at the airport compared to other locations in Bangkok. While some travelers recommend buying traditional physical SIM cards from local stores like 7/11, eSIM technology allows for immediate activation online and may be more convenient for certain devices.

Jason ******

I paid 1300bt with AIS for 1 year in bkk city .. unlimited everything lol 😂

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Leroy ******

AIS Booth at the airport, quick and easy. I do it every time. 🙏👍

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Marianne ********

Keep it next time and you don't have to buy a new one.

Just have to make sure something is topped up like once a year or something.

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Jean-francois *******

Yep

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Matthias ********

Google

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Pui *****

OK folks, for all of you answering, I can tell many of you don't know what an eSIM is, and are answering for old fashioned physical SIM cards. Please look up eSIMs as it is not the same thing. New high end phones support eSIMs where you download a virtual SIM rather than change physical SIM cards. Some phones like iPhone 14s and 15s sold in the USA don't even have physical SIM card slots any more and require you use eSIM.

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Neil ***********

Just get one when you arrive at the airport they will speak English and it will take a few minutes

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Ivan *********

Agreed , Because people do not research and panic .

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Henrik *****

Better ( cheaper ) to buy outside airports.

For those who not go through airports regularly:

most things are more expensive in airports

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Noel **********

yes you are correct, especially in airside shops. I think with SIM cards however, most people assume that the True mobile and AIS shops, after you clear customs will have the same deals available as those in central Bangkok, when in fact as you rightly advise, they do not. I have always bought a tourist SIM card until I found out about this and bought a 1 year AIS deal for about 45 usd.

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Ivan *********

I have just been to to Thailand -We bought a sim at the local

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store. It was set up the assistant in the store. Easy ????? I have a Thai wife which helps . But I think I could have done it on my own . The Thai people are helpful.😃

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Ivan *********

You have a choice of price /Data sims . I had one which cost 400/Bahts /500 bahts -It lasted the whole 3 weeks

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Luc ************

the sim card from True-H in

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is 200baht for unlimited data. Been using the same one for the last 6 years now.

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Pui *****

you must not know what an eSIM is eSIM is not a physical SIM card New high end phones like iPhones now use eSIMs which are virtual software-based SIMs embedded into the device that do not use actual SIM cards. You download the information from the carrier to activate service rather than stick in a new SIM card. 7-11 definitely doesn't sell eSIMs.

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Ivan *********

Thanks for broadening my knowledge.

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Ivan *********

I understand , now you have enlightened me . I am saying what worked for me .😃

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Michael ********

E sim is online

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Phil ******

Yes

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Dirk **************

Why don't you buy it in advance online?????

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out of curiosity, what's the advantage?

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Dirk **************

the advantage is that you have a working internet connection when you land and do not need to go through the hassle of purchasing a real SIM or eSIM in the country.

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@Dirk *************

Buying a SIM in SEA is not really an hassle....

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... but pay a much higher price

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Dirk **************

your choice

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John ********

exactly

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do you have any contact details, not easy to find online , in english

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google Airalo or download the App via Apple Store or Google Play.

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@Dirk *************

good idea,, didn’t know you could

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@Sammy *********

I have used Airalo for various destinations outside Thailand and can only recommend them.

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Manfred **********

Yes. Anywhere, anytime actually. Hence the "e"

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