Using your mobile phone for internet and calls in Thailand

Are you travelling to Thailand soon and want to stay online without any hassle? With your current SIM card, the costs for calling and internet can add up quickly. Fortunately, there is a simple solution: a local SIM card or eSIM for Thailand. This allows you to benefit from affordable local rates and stay connected wherever you are, whether you are visiting the temples of Bangkok, sailing on a longtail boat in Krabi or relaxing on the beaches of Koh Chang.

Using your phone in Thailand

Your mobile phone will work in Thailand, but be aware that calling and using mobile internet in Thailand with your own SIM card is expensive. The solution is a local SIM card for Thailand or an eSIM for Thailand. This will prevent unexpectedly high roaming charges. With ready-to-use SIM cards and eSIMs, you can get started as soon as you arrive:

• calling in Thailand
• fast mobile internet in Thailand for WhatsApp, Instagram, Google Maps, etc.
• receive free calls in Thailand

For short trips such as a trip to Bangkok, the 7-day Unlimited Thailand bundle is ideal. Send your friends a selfie from the street food paradise Saochingchahet. Unlimited data is also perfect for a longer trip island hopping along Phuket, Phi Phi and Koh Samui, with the White Temple, a visit to the elephants and the Grand Palace. This way, you can easily send a WhatsApp message from the tuk-tuk on Khao San Road.

Choosing a SIM card or eSIM in Thailand

Mobile calling in Thailand is affordable with a Thailand SIM card or eSIM in your phone: local rates, no roaming. You avoid high costs for mobile data in Thailand. Ideal for travelling to Thailand, especially if you are travelling between different areas such as from Chiang Mai to the iconic Krabi with its 130 islands. You benefit from reliable 4G and 5G connections in Thailand via the networks of Thailand’s largest providers such as AIS. Works directly on your phone, no hassle upon arrival. You can easily continue to make calls from Thailand with the accompanying Unlimited bundles. Mobile network coverage in Thailand is good in cities and populated areas. Expect less coverage on your phone in nature reserves such as Maya Bay and Doi Inthanon National Park. Coverage is good in cities and towns. From the bustling streets of Bangkok to Wat Pho, and on to the beaches of Koh Samet, your phone will work perfectly everywhere.

eSIM Thailand

15GB

€ 9,50

eSIM Thailand

30GB

€ 39,00

eSIM Thailand

50GB

€ 11,50

Will my phone work in Thailand?

All modern phones can be used in Thailand. When using a prepaid SIM card or eSIM for Thailand, it is a good idea to check whether your device is SIM-free, but SIM locks are almost unheard of in Europe. If you order a SIM card or eSIM online, you don’t have to worry about compatibility if you’re wondering “can I use my phone in Thailand ?”. Thailand SIM cards can be used in any phone, and the eSIM for Thailand works in any device that is compatible with eSIM.

The options for mobile internet and calling

There are three options for making phone calls and using mobile internet in Thailand: roaming with your own SIM card, a local Thai SIM card, or a prepaid eSIM for Thailand. Roaming is usually expensive. Due to roaming charges outside Europe, travellers are often faced with high bills for using their current subscription in Thailand. It is mainly the data costs that add up. Simple activities such as WhatsApp, navigation and email become unexpectedly expensive. To avoid this, choose a local solution so that you can make cheap calls and use the internet in Thailand. eSIM is ideal for modern smartphones: it is activated via a QR code that you receive by email and no physical card is required. There are several data bundles available, tailored to your usage and travel duration. Furthermore, many bundles include the option for hotspot and tethering, so you can also use mobile Wi-Fi in Thailand.

eSIM Thailand

15GB

€ 9,50

eSIM Thailand

30GB

€ 39,00

eSIM Thailand

50GB

€ 11,50

How to arrange it online in advance

Order your SIM card or eSIM online. You will receive the eSIM Thailand by email. The physical prepaid SIM card Thailand will be delivered to your home free of charge. You can also pick it up in person and receive expert help with installation. This way, everything is taken care of before you leave for Thailand and there is no stress upon arrival. This solution is also suitable for business travellers who can choose bundles with unlimited internet anywhere in Thailand. It is also beneficial for families because with the eSIM Thailand, the unlimited data can be shared via hotspot or MiFi.