I used to buy SIM cards at the airport. Then I bought them at mall shops. Now I just use eSIMs—easy-peasy and better value. Download and set up at home. On arrival: connect to free airport Wi-Fi and start the eSIM.
📱 SIM CARDS AT AIRPORT/7-ELEVEN/MALLS
Location: After exiting arrivals, booths immediately visible. But ignore these! Wait until you’re at a mall or 7-Eleven – cheaper.
SIM Options:
AIS (Best Coverage):
- Tourist SIM Max: Unlimited data, 15 days, 100 min calls - ฿399
- Tourist SIM Ultra: Unlimited data, 30 days, unlimited calls - ฿699
DTAC:
- Happy Tourist SIM: 15GB, 8 days - ฿299
- Happy Tourist SIM Plus: 20GB, 15 days - ฿449
True Move:
- Tourist SIM: 20GB, 15 days - ฿349
What's included:
- Free incoming calls
- Unlimited social media (most plans)
- 4G/5G speed
- Hotspot enabled
Setup takes 2-3 minutes; staff does everything (passport needed)
💡 TIP: Get the AIS ฿399 plan—best coverage nationwide, unlimited data
📱 eSIM ALTERNATIVE
Best for: iPhones (XS and newer), newer Android phones
Top eSIM Providers:
- Airalo - $4-27.50 for 3-30 days, 1-50GB
- Holafly - $3.60-108 for 1-30 days, unlimited data
- 💡 TIP: Saily - $2.99-19.99 for 7-30 days, 1-20 GB + $34.99-71.99 for 10-30 days, unlimited data (incredible security features, option to change your location, ad blocker to save even more data, …)
Pros:
- Buy before leaving home
- Activates upon landing (free airport Wi-Fi)
- Keep home SIM active (and no risk of losing it)
Discount Code:
Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code TIMTHAI15 at checkout.
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