Best Thailand SIM card for Tourists - Which one should you get?

If you are planning a trip to Thailand, what’s on your mind is getting the best Thailand SIM card for tourists, or even a Thailand eSIM for tourists. With options such as the Amazing Thailand SIM and other telcos offering Thailand SIM cards, you will surely find something suitable for both your usage needs and budget.

This guide will help you choose the best SIM card or eSIM in Thailand for tourists, including the Thailand SIM card price, various plans, and providers. To make your holiday in the Land of Smiles even better, pick up a Wise card to save on fees and conversion rates, more on that later.

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Best eSIM and SIM card for tourists in Thailand What to consider when choosing your tourist SIM card DTAC TrueMove H AIS Thailand eSIM Where to get a tourist SIM card Get the most out of your MYR to THB spending with Wise

Best eSIM and SIM card for tourists in Thailand

When selecting a SIM card or eSIM in Thailand available for tourists, compare factors such as data allowance, validity period, price and additional benefits. With a few telcos and providers to choose from, let’s do a side-by-side comparison of popular Thailand SIM card for tourists:

Local telcos that offer Thailand travel SIM cards / eSIM

	DTAC	Truemove H	AIS
Price range	THB 349 to THB 1,199 \ (MYR 45.88 to MYR 157.61)	THB 449 to THB 1,199 (MYR 59.02 to MYR 157.61)	THB 349 to THB 1,199 (MYR 45.88 to MYR 157.61)
Duration options	8 - 30 days	8 - 30 days	8 - 30 days
Usage type	Unlimited internet, speeds may vary	Unlimited internet, full speed	Unlimited internet 5G/4G
Additional features	Unlimited calls in Thailand with some conditions, some plans may offer international call minutes too	Free calls to all networks 24 hours a day (not exceeding 15 mins per call) Unlimited WiFi	Call credit THB 100, international calls from THB 1/min, free 7 social apps usage, free travel insurance promo

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Providers that offer eSIM for Thailand tourists

	Airalo	Holafly	Nomad
Price range	From USD 9.90 to USD 34.95 (MYR 43.90 to MYR 154.97)	From USD 6.90 to USD 139.90 (MYR 30.59 to MYR 620.32)	From USD 4 to USD 30 (MYR 14.74 to MYR 133.02)
Duration options	10 days to 30 days	1 day to 90 days	7 days to 45 days
Usage type	50 GB to Unlimited	Unlimited data	1 GB to 50 GB, 5G speeds available
Additional features	Includes calls, uses DTAC network	Customisable duration	Data only. Connects to 2 local networks, AIS and DTAC for reliability

What to consider when choosing your tourist SIM card to travel in Thailand?

Selecting the right SIM card or eSIM for your travels in Thailand depends on several factors. Your duration of stay should match the validity period of the Thailand SIM card for tourists – else you could risk being disconnected from the data network while trying to figure out your BTS route to the airport.

If you always post social media stories on the go, you will need a larger data plan. Other additional features such as free local and international calls, free access to social apps and being able to access 5G or WiFI may also be on your radar when choosing a Thailand SIM card for tourists.

Thailand SIM card price for tourists

Of course, another factor to look at is the Thailand SIM card price for tourists. They are quite competitively priced, depending on data allowance and validity. Thailand SIM cards for tourists from local telcos also tend to be more value-for-money than say, Thailand eSIM for tourists from global providers.

One good thing for Thailand SIM cards for tourists is that the pricing is quite standardised across the board, with local telcos offering plans from THB 349 to THB 1,199 (MYR 45.88 to MYR 157.61), with durations ranging from 5 days to 30 days.

What’s the difference between a Thailand tourist SIM and tourist eSIM?

Speaking of Thailand eSIMs for tourists, these digital SIM cards do not require you to physically swap out your SIM card, at the risk of losing it. Getting an eSIM might also be more convenient for tourists to Thailand, who may not want to spend their holiday searching for a telco store to buy a physical SIM card. However, as mentioned earlier, Thailand eSIMs for tourists offered by global providers may be pricier than a physical Thailand SIM card for tourists offered by a local telco. However, global providers can also offer regional plans if Thailand is not your only destination.

Here are the details of the popular Thailand SIM cards for tourists from 3 of the local key providers:

DTAC

Prepaid SIM / eSIM	Happy Tourist Infinite SIM / eSIM 8-days	Happy Tourist Infinite SIM / eSIM 15-days	Happy Tourist Infinite SIM / eSIM 30-days	Happy Tourist SIM / eSIM 10-days	Happy Tourist SIM / eSIM 15-days
Price	THB 449 (MYR 59.02)	THB 699 (MY 91.88)	THB 1,199 (MYR 157.61)	THB 349 (MYR 45.88)	THB 599 (MYR 78.74)
Duration	8 days	15 days	30 days	10 days	15 days
Usage	Unlimited 5G internet at max speed Unlimited calls to all networks in Thailand	Unlimited 5G internet at max speed Unlimited calls to all networks in Thailand	Unlimited 5G internet at max speed Unlimited calls to all networks in Thailand	Unlimited internet, 50 GB at 5G/4G max speed Unlimited calls among DTAC numbers in Thailand, free 100 mins for calls to all networks in Thailand, free 30 mins calls. Special rate for international calls from THB 1 per min	Unlimited internet, 30 GB at 5G/4G max speed Unlimited calls among DTAC numbers in Thailand, special rate for international calls from THB 1 per min
Additional features	Unlimited DTAC Wifi, free THB 15 credit.	Unlimited DTAC Wifi, free THB 15 credit.	Unlimited DTAC Wifi, free THB 15 credit.	Unlimited chat for 5 applications, free THB 15 credit	Unlimited chat for 5 applications, free THB 15 credit

DTAC Thailand SIM cards for tourists are your best bet if you need unlimited data at fast 5G speeds, are a big user of chat applications, and need to make both local and international calls¹. There is even an option with a 30-day duration for travellers doing a longer trip in Thailand.

TrueMove H

Prepaid SIM / eSIM	Thailand Tourist Infinite SIM, 8 Days	Thailand Tourist Infinite SIM, 15 Days	Thailand Tourist Infinite SIM, 30 Days
Price	THB 449 (MYR 59.02)	THB 699 (MYR 91.88)	THB 1,199 (MYR 157.61)
Duration	8 days	15 days	30 days
Usage	Unlimited internet, full speed Free calls to all networks 24 hours a day (not exceeding 15 mins per call)	Unlimited internet, full speed Free calls to all networks 24 hours a day (not exceeding 15 mins per call)	Unlimited internet, full speed Free calls to all networks 24 hours a day (not exceeding 15 mins per call)
Additional features	Unlimited WiFi	Unlimited WiFi	Unlimited WiFi

TrueMove H and DTAC, two of the largest telcos in Thailand, merged² in 2023. The Thailand SIM cards for tourists offered by TrueMove H are similarly priced to that of DTAC³. These also offer unlimited data at full speeds, as much WiFi as you can use, and even free calls to all networks.

AIS

Prepaid SIM	Thailand Tourist SIM - 30 days plan (Best Saver)	Thailand Tourist SIM - 15 days plan	Thailand Tourist SIM - 8 days plan (Best Seller)	Thailand Tourist SIM - 5 days plan
Price	THB 1,199 (MYR 157.61)	THB 699 (MYR 91.88)	THB 449 (MYR 59.02)	THB 349 (MYR 45.88)
Duration	30 days	15 days	8 days	5 days
Usage	Unlimited Internet 5G/4G Call credit THB 100 International calls from THB 1/min	Unlimited Internet 5G/4G Call credit THB 100 International calls from THB 1/min	Unlimited Internet 5G/4G Call credit THB 100 International calls from THB 1/min	Unlimited Internet 5G/4G Call credit THB 100 International calls from THB 1/min
Additional features	Free 7 social apps like TikTok, Facebook, LINE, Instagram, WhatsApp, WeChat and Twitter Free travel insurance up to 30 days till 31 July 2025	Free 7 social apps like TikTok, Facebook, LINE, Instagram, WhatsApp, WeChat and Twitter Free travel insurance up to 30 days till 31 July 2025	Free 7 social apps like TikTok, Facebook, LINE, Instagram, WhatsApp, WeChat and Twitter Free travel insurance up to 30 days till 31 July 2025	Free 7 social apps like TikTok, Facebook, LINE, Instagram, WhatsApp, WeChat and Twitter Free travel insurance up to 30 days till 31 July 2025

In 2023, to welcome tourists back to Thailand, the Tourism Authority of Thailand partnered with AIS to offer a free Amazing Thailand SIM card⁴. This offered a one-day trial of 8GB max speed internet and travel privileges that included free travel insurance, shopping and travel vouchers. The promotion ran from 17 October 2023 to 31 March 2024, but you can still enquire at AIS shops to check on availability⁵.

AIS⁶ also offers its own prepaid Thailand SIM cards for tourists, which are competitively priced alongside other telco offerings. Data allowance and pricing is on par, but what stands out is the ongoing free travel insurance promotion.

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Thailand eSIM

For travelers with eSIM-compatible devices, several global providers offer convenient eSIM plans. These include Airalo, Holafly, and Nomad. Compared to a Thailand SIM card for tourists from local telcos, these Thailand eSIM cards for tourists can be loaded digitally and activated on the spot without looking for a physical shop or swapping out the existing physical SIM card in your phone.

Airalo

Prepaid eSIM	DTAC 50 GB 10 days	DTAC Unlimited 15 days	DTAC Unlimited 30 days
Price	USD 9.90 (MYR 43.90)	USD 19.95 (MYR 88.46)	USD 34.95 (MYR 154.97)
Duration	10 days	15 days	30 days
Usage	50 GB 100 mins calls	Unlimited data Unlimited calls	Unlimited data Unlimited calls
Additional features	Earn reward points as an Airalo customer.	Earn reward points as an Airalo customer.	Earn reward points as an Airalo customer.

Airalo offers various eSIMs for Thailand tourists via DTAC⁷. Getting a Thailand eSIM for tourists is useful if you are going around the region, as Airalo offers data packs for over 200 countries and regions, and Airalo users can earn reward points. However, these eSIMs are slightly more expensive than getting a physical prepaid SIM card for Thailand tourists from a local telco.

Holafly

Prepaid eSIM	8 day plan	15 day plan	30 day plan	90 day plan
Price	USD 31.90 (MYR 141.44)	USD 50.90 (MYR 225.69)	USD 74.90 (MYR 332.11)	USD 139.90 (MYR 620.32)
Duration	10 days	15 days	30 days	90 days
Usage	Unlimited data	Unlimited data	Unlimited data	Unlimited data
Additional features	Data only Customisable duration	Data only Customisable duration	Data only Customisable duration	Data only Customisable duration

For flexibility, consider getting a Thailand eSIM for tourists from Holafly as plans can be customised to the duration of your trip⁸, getting cheaper per additional day up to 90 days. This global eSIM plan, like others, is more expensive than getting a prepaid SIM card from a local telco.

Nomad

Prepaid eSIM	1 GB 7 days (5G)	5 GB 30 days	10 GB 30 days	20 GB 45 days	50 GB 10 days (5G)
Price	USD 4 (MYR 17.74)	USD 14 (MYR 62.08)	USD 20 (MYR 88.68)	USD 30 (MYR 133.02)	USD 12 (MYR 53.21)
Duration	7 days	30 days	30 days	45 days	10 days
Usage	1 GB at 5G speeds	5 GB	10 GB	20 GB	50 GB at 5G speeds
Additional features	Data only Connects only to AIS and DTAC for reliability	Data only Connects only to AIS and DTAC for reliability	Data only Connects only to AIS and DTAC for reliability	Data only Connects only to AIS and DTAC for reliability	Data only Connects only to AIS and DTAC for reliability

Getting a Thailand eSIM for tourists from Nomad⁹ starts from just USD 4 for 1 GB at 5G speeds, valid for a week. Prices of Nomad seem more affordable than other global eSIM providers, although data is not unlimited. It is mainly good for basic use. One key point is that Nomad connects to 2 local networks for better reliability.

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Where to get a tourist SIM card in Thailand?

In Thailand, you can purchase a tourist SIM card from:

• Airports: There are kiosks at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports.
• Mobile Stores: Official stores of DTAC, TrueMove H, and AIS across Thailand.
• Convenience Stores: 7-Eleven and FamilyMart outlets sell prepaid SIM cards too.
• Online: You can also order eSIMs in advance from global providers and activate them upon arrival.

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Sources:

1. DTAC
2. Bangkok Post - Merged True-DTAC to be called True Corp
3. Truemove H
4. Amazing Thailand SIM
5. TAT and AIS 5G launch ‘Welcome Back to Thailand’ campaign
6. AIS
7. Airalo
8. Holafly
9. Nomad
10. Pricing/fees: Please see Terms of Use for your region or visit Wise Fees & Pricing for the most up to date pricing and fee information