Maintaining an internet connection on your travels is important as you need it to keep in touch with family, friends, and work. You will also need it to look up directions to your hotel, and restaurants or simply order a cab, among many other things.
Nowadays, it is very easy to get options to have cellular internet in Thailand. You can choose from a list of alternatives, which have different features and prices, so you can choose the one that best aligns with your needs.
AIS Traveler SIM Card
This operator, well-known in Thailand, offers a SIM card that offers data service for travellers. With this SIM card, you can have 4G and 5G connections. Through their website, you can find information about their SIM for your trip.
Price Table
| Plan | Pay-As-You-Go | 8 Days Plan | 15 Days Plan | 30 Days Plan |
| Price | ฿49 | ฿299 | ฿599 | ฿1,250 |
| Bandwidth | – | 15GB | 30GB | 300GB |
DTAC Tourist SIM Card
Link: https://www.dtac.co.th/en/prepaid/touristsim.html
The DTAC operator offers good-quality coverage. However, it is important to keep in mind that it is designed for travellers, their SIM card is called Happy tourist SIM, and they offer different plan options.
Price Table
| Plan | Pay-As-You-Go | 4 Days Plan | Happy Tourist 299 (8 Days) | Happy Tourist 599 (15 Days) |
| Price | ฿49 | ฿149 | ฿299 | ฿599 |
| Bandwidth | – | Unlimited 5GB Max Speed | Unlimited 15GB Max Speed | Unlimited 30GB Max Speed |
True Move H Tourist SIM Card
This operator is well known in the country and offers good quality coverage and travellers packages.
Price Table
| Plan | 1 Day | 16 Days Plan | 30 Days Plan | 8 Days Unlimited | 15 Days Unlimited | 30 Days Unlimited |
| Price | ฿49 | ฿299 | ฿599 | ฿399 | ฿699 | ฿999 |
| Bandwidth | – | 15GB | 30GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Where to Buy
You will be able to purchase one of their tourist packages:
- Airports (international and domestic)
- 7-Eleven convenience stores
- Family Mart shops
- Tesco Lotus Express convenience stores
- Most mobile phone stores
Important note: Be sure to have your passport ready, as you will not be able to purchase a tourist SIM without it. Thai law stipulates that every SIM card must be registered to the purchaser’s ID