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What is the best eSIM card service to use while traveling in Thailand?
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Traveling to Thailand next week, What is the Best ESIM Card Service to Get?
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When looking for the best eSIM card service in Thailand, several options are highly recommended by the community. Major carriers like AIS, DTAC, and TRUE are the top choices for reliability and coverage. Airalo and Saily also receive praise for their international eSIM services, with Airalo offering various plans that work across numerous countries. Many users suggest purchasing an AIS eSIM at the airport for convenience, while others recommend using local SIM cards from convenience stores like 7-Eleven for better rates and coverage. It's advisable to check the specific needs for data and areas of travel within Thailand.
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Kelly **********
If your phone isn't unlocked it won't matter but AIS is pretty cool
Kenny *****
AIS
Wayne ********
How could anyone possibly answer that question unless they have had experience with all of the major carriers. All the responses to your post are strictly based on personal opinion. My suggestion would be stick to the major players AIS, Dtack,(spelling?), True
Lhiling ********************
Datac
Jeannette **********
711 not the airport. Take your passport and choose which sim they do the rest we after 25 years find this the best they vary in price but under 20 pounds sterling
Ralph *******
Best reception - AIS, Best Value - TRUE
Mark *******
Mobimatters
John ********
Ais
RubyCel*******
Dtac after you finish your tdac
Tim ********
AIS
Alli *******
Airalo $25 AUD for unlimited data
Ray ******
Forget Esims I been on that route with Maya, paid my money for a month and it never worked. Took the phone to true and AIS, neither shop could figure out why it would not work. Got back to the UK, reported it to Maya mobil,e their answer was it doesn't work sometimes. Got my money back. Thank god for AIS and True.
Robert *********
Try and get an AIS eSIM at the airport, easy to do, I did last month when coming in.
Paul *******
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RealityC*********
I usually use ByteSIM for my travels.
They have $3 off and 20% discount now.
They have $3 off and 20% discount now.
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Shane ***********
I use Saily, 5GB, cost $7.99 US for 30 days. You can pay and install from your own country, it activates when you enter Thailand. This is my third time using it.
Cam ********
@Shane **********
try Airalo, better service👍🏼Shane ***********
@Cam *******
I’ve been just about all across Thailand and have had full service everywhere. Coming from Australia this is great coverage at a fraction of the price
Anita *****************
Yesim e-Sim card unlimited with Thai Phone-number (f.e to use Grab etc) and unlimted Hotspot for usage of more units ... often with special rebate. You can buy at home and just activate after Touch down. Worked perfectly for us 👍
Chris *******
Nomad is cheaper than Airalo for Thailand,
Christopher *******
I use Holafly.... I don't mess with eSims anymore. I land, my phone works instantly.
Soren **********
Airalo - it will work when you have no wifi
Gayan **********
But local DTAC unlimited Sim cost 150 bath for 30 days
Michael *******
The one with the shortest queue all much of a muchness……service wise.
Andrew ******
AIS 100% I have tried AirAlo and saily, both were not good for data. AIS is the best option for Bangkok to Pattaya area.
Kieran *********
AIS with out a doubt, been here a week and 5g with no drop out.
690 bhts at the airport for 2 weeks unlimited with phone number
690 bhts at the airport for 2 weeks unlimited with phone number
Kratos ******
Google Fi
Charles **********
Use Airalo —
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Baz *********
Saily eSIM.
Works great in Thailand..
Very good value plans..
Works great in Thailand..
Very good value plans..
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JP *******
Where are you going? That might help.
Steve ***********
Who you going to call? Down load line
Phill *****
Get a 1 or 2 day one in the airport on arrival which then allows you to contact friends family and taxis etc then goto a 711 and have a new one installed at a much lower rate than you would pay at the airport
Hans *********
@Phill ****
I think ****
only sells tourist sims to farangs need to go to a cell shop to get non tourist at least that's been my finding last 2 years
Dave **********
I've had dtac for 9 years now traveled all over Thailand domestically had perfect coverage never had a problem
Mitha *******
Get the Thai Sim Card, but if you want an SE E-Sim. Here is the info:
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Todd ********
If you have Tmobile in the USA … works perfectly fine in thailand if on a short holiday. You can get ESIM AIS and use for all data to speed up streaming and scrolling. Just toggle on esim data and toggle off your USA plan.
Carlos *********
@Todd *******
you can use tmobile in thailand without roaming charges??Cam ********
@Carlos ********
no you have to pay them extra, then it may or may not work when you get here.Cam ********
@Todd *******
I’m from the US. Did the T-Mobile route originally. It’s not worth the money for sure. And no, spent alot of time with support as to why I couldn’t connect to the local networks. Just giving my experience. I’ll take airalo eSIM for $6 a month, no issues and 30x cheaper👍🏼Todd ********
@Cam *******
i live in Thailand as well as in USA. works sometimes better than in The States. Texting right now from São Paulo Brazil with Tmobile connected to Vivo 5G Brasil. You’re from 🇨🇭….why the negativityTodd ********
@Carlos ********
i have the Magenta including roaming for worldwide service. Works brilliantly in the rice fields in Laos.Carlos *********
@Todd *******
my neice works for tmobile. Thats good to know!! Thanks, and have a Happy New Year
William ***********
Airalo works fine for me. But I use a worldwide plan. $69.00 for 20gb data 365 days. Works in 140+ countries.
Use this code to save us both some money
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Use this code to save us both some money
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Martin ********
@William **********
that’s massively expensive! As are airalo and saily and all the other google advertised ones.William ***********
@Martin *******
it works when I get off the plane immediately. I have a US phone number for 2 factor authentication. If $69 for 365 days of service is massive then so is my pecker.Martin ********
@William **********
TMI and you know what they say about those who shout about it 😜What happens when you've used your 20gb?
EmeraldC********
Download the YOHO app. Easiest and cheapest esims I've used when travelling
Alain ***************
Any local prepaid sim will do. Ive heard that ais is the best for islands and sparely populated areas. Just take your passport with you
Steve ******
Don’t get eSIM.sm…rubbish, here now and poor coverage
Bob ******
Saily
Yaoyu ***********
Basically there are only 2 telecom companies in Thailand : True、AIS. 🫡
Matt ********
I have ais and I found it awful for coverage. Got a true SIM and not looked back. Full data signal etc in same place my ais esim struggles.
Lee *******
I like AIS last year it worked for me in Bangkok,  Pattaya, and Si Sa Ket.
Todd ********
AIS. Bring your passport
Mike **********
AIS
Brian ********
I use Roamless. Works great and it never expires
Martin ********
I regularly use Trip dot com to get eSIM when I’m leaving Thailand for short trips to Vietnam and Malaysia. I paid 4 baht a day last week for Vietnam.
Deric ************
Thanks! What has Trip cost you while in Thailand per month and how much data do you use?
Martin ********
@Deric ***********
I have True physical SIM package 190/month with unlimited data at 6mbps, enough to stream TV
Jay **********************
For $15 a month sign up for Tello. I live in Thailand and use that service for my US number. Sign up while still in the US. I guess I am assuming your in the US.
Robin *******
Saily from Nord never had a problem
Phil ******
@ANONYMOUS MEMBER AIS Unlimited as best coverage of all carriers
จอห์นนี่ *******
AIS
Peter *********
Both AirAlo
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have great options and deals for eSIM. By using these links you will get additional discount.Activity
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