Street food in Bangkok, temples in Chiang Mai or island hopping from Phuket to Koh Phangan: with a BeachSIM eSIM for Thailand you're online the moment you land, without hunting for a SIM card stand at the airport.
eSIM or SIM card for Thailand?
- Thailand eSIM: arrives by email within minutes and is installed by scanning a QR code. The quickest option if your phone supports eSIM.
- Thailand SIM card: a 3-in-1 SIM card (standard, micro and nano) for any unlocked phone, shipped free worldwide. It also comes with an unlimited 30-day plan.
Where it works
You get fast 4G LTE mobile data in Bangkok, Phuket, Krabi, Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Chiang Mai and Pattaya. If one network isn't available, it automatically connects to another local network, and you can share your data with a hotspot.
City, mountains or islands: what you'll use your data for
- Bangkok: ride-hailing apps, Skytrain routes and finding the best street food stalls nearby.
- Chiang Mai and the north: maps for the Old City's temples and booking day trips into the mountains.
- The islands: ferry and longtail boat times between Phuket, Krabi, Koh Samui and Koh Phangan, plus beach photos shared straight away.
How much data do you need in Thailand?
- 5GB, 15 days: a week or two of maps, messaging and social media.
- 10GB, 15 days: video calls home, photo uploads and music.
- 15GB, 30 days: longer stays and round trips.
- 25GB, 30 days: remote working, streaming and sharing via hotspot.
- 55GB, 30 days (eSIM, only in the BeachSIM App): our biggest eSIM plan for streaming, remote working and sharing data with your travel group.
- Unlimited, 30 days (SIM card): heavy use, streaming and digital nomads.
How to get online in Thailand
- Order your eSIM or SIM card before you travel.
- Install the eSIM as soon as it arrives, ideally at home on Wi-Fi, or keep your SIM card ready for the flight.
- When you land in Bangkok or Phuket, switch on the eSIM line (or insert the SIM card) and turn on data roaming for it. You're connected.
Thailand eSIM: frequently asked questions
Does the eSIM work on the islands?
Yes. It works in Phuket, Krabi, Koh Samui and Koh Phangan, as well as Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Pattaya.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Thailand?
Yes. The Thailand SIM card is available with an unlimited 30-day plan. The eSIM comes with plans from 5GB to 25GB on our website, plus an exclusive 55GB plan for 30 days in the BeachSIM App.
Does my phone support eSIM?
Most recent iPhone, Samsung and Google Pixel models support eSIM. Your phone must be unlocked. If it does not support eSIM, choose the Thailand SIM card instead.
Travelling on through Southeast Asia? Find your next eSIM in our Asia collection. Top up and check your balance anytime in the BeachSIM App.