eSIM for Thailand
Buy a prepaid travel eSIM for Thailand and pay in cryptocurrency. You get local 4G/5G data on partner networks without a contract or a local address. No documents, no account and no email: you pay in crypto and the QR code appears on the page.
Part of our Asia plan.
Buying an eSIM for Thailand
- Pick a plan that covers Thailand — a single-country plan is cheapest per gigabyte, a regional plan pays off the moment you cross a border.
- Pay with USDT, BTC, ETH, SOL, TON or XMR. No email address, no account, no card.
- Scan the QR that appears on the page. Do this at home over Wi-Fi rather than on airport Wi-Fi after landing.
- On arrival, set the eSIM as your data line and turn data roaming ON for it. This is the single most common reason a correctly installed profile shows no data in Thailand.
Coverage and network quality in Thailand
Excellent 4G/5G in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket and the resort islands; coverage on remote islands and in the far north thins out but stays usable.
Mobile data in Thailand: islands, ferries and airport queues
Thailand has two big networks: AIS, with the widest coverage, and True, which merged with dtac in 2023 (both brands are still sold). Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket and Koh Samui have fast, dense coverage. On smaller islands and in national parks it thins out, and on ferries between islands you lose signal for part of the crossing.
The local alternative is a tourist SIM from a counter at Suvarnabhumi or Phuket airport. It works, but it is registered to your passport at the counter, and that means a queue right after a long flight. With an eSIM you walk past the counters and order a Grab or Bolt from the arrivals hall.
Data is affordable in Thailand, which makes island hopping with lots of photo and video uploads easy to cover. LINE is how many hotels, dive shops and tour operators talk to guests, and it runs over data like WhatsApp.
Which plan to pick for Thailand
- A week in Bangkok: 1 to 3 GB.
- Two to three weeks of island hopping: 10 GB for 30 days, or unlimited for 15 or 30 days.
- Thailand plus Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore or Indonesia: the Southeast Asia plan. Adding Cambodia or Sri Lanka: the Asia plan.
- Need a number for hotel and driver calls: Thai plans with calls and SMS are on the number page.
Read next: eSIM for Asia · eSIM with a number in Asia
Thailand eSIM plans and prices
| Data and validity | Price | Price per GB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | $2.80 | $2.80 |
| 5 GB · 15 days | $13.05 | $2.61 |
| 10 GB · 30 days | $18.80 | $1.88 |
| Unlimited · 7 days | $28.47 | — |
Thailand is also covered by these plans: Asia, Southeast Asia, World, World Lite.
eSIM vs roaming vs a local SIM in Thailand
- Roaming on your home plan is the expensive default — typically $10–15 a day, billed per day whether you use it or not.
- A local prepaid SIM is cheap but costs you an hour on arrival, usually an ID, and a phone number you will not keep. In Thailand, that trade only makes sense on a long stay.
- A travel eSIM sits in between: local-network speeds, no shop visit, no paperwork, and your own number stays live on your physical SIM for calls and SMS.
Compatible devices
Check your phone: dial *#06# and look for an EID. Model by model: the compatibility page.
Practical notes for Thailand
Island-hopping in the Gulf and the Andaman is where a data-only eSIM shines — no shop, no queue, working signal the moment the ferry docks.
Related
- All destinations
- No-KYC eSIM: the complete guide
- How it works
- Check your phone supports eSIM
- Pay with Bitcoin
- Pay with USDT
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a passport for a Thailand eSIM?
Not with us. Airport SIM counters register your passport. Our eSIM is paid in crypto and never asks for documents.
Will it work on the islands and ferries?
On Phuket, Samui, Phi Phi and Phangan, yes. On small islands coverage is weaker, and in the middle of a ferry crossing there is often no signal on any network.
Can I keep my home number for bank codes?
Yes. Keep the physical SIM on for SMS and use the eSIM for data.