Does a Thailand eSIM work in Bangkok, Phuket and the islands?

Thailand eSIMs are intended for common tourist routes including Bangkok, Phuket, Krabi, Chiang Mai and island travel. Coverage depends on the selected network and local conditions.

Can I use hotspot with a Thailand eSIM?

Hotspot availability depends on the selected plan. Check the plan details before purchase if tethering a laptop or another phone matters.

Is a Thailand eSIM better than an airport SIM?

A Thailand eSIM avoids a physical SIM swap and can be bought before travel. For BambooSIM’s listed TRUE one-time tourist bundles, save the delivery instructions before flying, then install and activate only after arriving in Thailand. Airport SIMs require queuing and physical SIM handling.

Should I choose Thailand local or Asia Pacific regional coverage?

Choose Thailand local coverage for Thailand-only trips. Choose Asia Pacific regional coverage if the same itinerary includes other supported countries such as Singapore, Vietnam, Japan or Indonesia.

Can I make outbound calls or send SMS with a Thailand eSIM?

Plans 449, 699 and 1199 can be topped up with prepaid credit at a TRUE/dtac partner store for outbound calls and SMS. Complete the required identity verification first.

When should I install a Thailand one-time bundle?

Buy before travel if convenient, but install and activate the one-time tourist bundle only after arriving in Thailand so it is not made invalid.

Thailand eSIM: TRUE Data Plans & Tourist Bundles

Q: Do Thailand tourist eSIM bundles include a phone number?

Yes. Every listed TRUE Thailand tourist bundle includes a Thai phone number for incoming calls and SMS after identity verification at a TRUE/dtac store in Thailand.

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Every TRUE tourist bundle includes a Thai phone number for incoming calls and SMS after identity verification at a TRUE/dtac store in Thailand. Plans 449, 699 and 1199 support separate prepaid credit for outbound calls and SMS.

Install and activate TRUE Thailand one-time bundles only after arriving in Thailand. For regional plans, follow the selected plan’s installation and activation instructions.

Data	Validity	Price
TRUE Thailand - Thailand Tourist 349 Unlimited data - 50GB full-speed, then 384kbps.	10 days	$12.99
TRUE Thailand - Thailand Tourist 449 Unlimited full-speed data.	8 days	$16.99
TRUE Thailand - Thailand Tourist 699 Unlimited full-speed data.	15 days	$25.99
TRUE Thailand - Thailand Tourist 1199 Unlimited full-speed data.	30 days	$44.99

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Prices and inclusions below belong to the same plan. Choose a plan to see its setup and coverage details.

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One-time bundle · TRUE 349 · eSIM
10 days
Plan price
12.99 USD1.30 USD/day
Data
Unlimited data - 50GB full-speed, then 384kbps.
Network
TRUE Thailand
Phone number
Included
See plan details
Every TRUE tourist bundle includes a Thai phone number for incoming calls and SMS after identity verification at a TRUE/dtac store in Thailand. Plans 449, 699 and 1199 support separate prepaid credit for outbound calls and SMS.
Hotspot
Included
Activation
Install and activate TRUE Thailand one-time bundles only after arriving in Thailand. For regional plans, follow the selected plan’s installation and activation instructions.
Unlimited 10 Mbps · eSIM
1 day
Plan price
5.99 USD5.99 USD/day
Data
Unlimited · 10 Mbps
Network
TRUE
Phone number
Not included
Hotspot
Included
Activation
Starts on first connection in Thailand (not at purchase).
Asia 5 – 300GB · eSIM
30 days
Plan price
31.95 USD1.07 USD/day
Data
300GB
Network
TrueMove / DTAC5 destinations
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Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Hong Kong
Phone number
Not included
Hotspot
Included
Activation
Redeem when you are ready to travel. You have 30 days after redemption to install and activate in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand or Hong Kong. Your 30-day plan starts when you connect to a supported network at your destination.
One-time bundle · TRUE 699 · eSIM
15 days
Plan price
25.99 USD1.73 USD/day
Data
Unlimited full-speed data.
Network
TRUE Thailand
Phone number
Included
See plan details
Every TRUE tourist bundle includes a Thai phone number for incoming calls and SMS after identity verification at a TRUE/dtac store in Thailand. Plans 449, 699 and 1199 support separate prepaid credit for outbound calls and SMS.
Hotspot
Included
Activation
Install and activate TRUE Thailand one-time bundles only after arriving in Thailand. For regional plans, follow the selected plan’s installation and activation instructions.
Unlimited 10 Mbps · eSIM
15 days
Plan price
29.99 USD2.00 USD/day
Data
Unlimited · 10 Mbps
Network
TRUE
Phone number
Not included
Hotspot
Included
Activation
Starts on first connection in Thailand (not at purchase).

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Plan	Data	Network	Phone number	Hotspot	Activation	Plan price
One-time bundle · TRUE 349 · eSIM10 days	Unlimited data - 50GB full-speed, then 384kbps.	TRUE Thailand	Included See plan details Every TRUE tourist bundle includes a Thai phone number for incoming calls and SMS after identity verification at a TRUE/dtac store in Thailand. Plans 449, 699 and 1199 support separate prepaid credit for outbound calls and SMS.	Included	Install and activate TRUE Thailand one-time bundles only after arriving in Thailand. For regional plans, follow the selected plan’s installation and activation instructions.	12.99 USD1.30 USD/day
Unlimited 10 Mbps · eSIM1 day	Unlimited · 10 Mbps	TRUE	Not included	Included	Starts on first connection in Thailand (not at purchase).	5.99 USD5.99 USD/day
Asia 5 – 300GB · eSIM30 days	300GB	TrueMove / DTAC5 destinations See plan details Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Hong Kong	Not included	Included	Redeem when you are ready to travel. You have 30 days after redemption to install and activate in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand or Hong Kong. Your 30-day plan starts when you connect to a supported network at your destination.	31.95 USD1.07 USD/day
One-time bundle · TRUE 699 · eSIM15 days	Unlimited full-speed data.	TRUE Thailand	Included See plan details Every TRUE tourist bundle includes a Thai phone number for incoming calls and SMS after identity verification at a TRUE/dtac store in Thailand. Plans 449, 699 and 1199 support separate prepaid credit for outbound calls and SMS.	Included	Install and activate TRUE Thailand one-time bundles only after arriving in Thailand. For regional plans, follow the selected plan’s installation and activation instructions.	25.99 USD1.73 USD/day
Unlimited 10 Mbps · eSIM15 days	Unlimited · 10 Mbps	TRUE	Not included	Included	Starts on first connection in Thailand (not at purchase).	29.99 USD2.00 USD/day

Thailand travel eSIM guide

Thailand eSIM for Bangkok, Phuket, Krabi and island travel

Thailand data-only plans and TRUE tourist bundles serve different needs. Compare the full-speed allowance or speed cap, duration and hotspot terms for Bangkok, Phuket, Krabi and island travel. Only the applicable tourist bundles offer the Thai-number functionality described below. Current prices, standard data policies and any active promotion are shown beside the actual available plans.

Product facts worth comparing

Data-only or tourist bundle: A data-only plan does not include a Thai number. Tourist bundles have separate data, identity-verification and calling conditions.
Full-speed data and promotions: Use the allowance, reduced speed and dated promotion displayed for your selected SKU. A promotion for one tourist bundle does not apply to every Thailand plan.
Thai phone number: Included on every tourist bundle for incoming calls and SMS after in-store identity verification.
Outbound calls and SMS: Plans 449, 699 and 1199 can be topped up at a TRUE/dtac partner store.

Current BambooSIM plan details

Starting price: $5.99; Lowest price across the available plan families; inclusions vary by plan.
Plan types: 3 available; 15 plan options
Validity: Up to 30 days; Choose by trip length before checkout.
Data and coverage: (Up to 300GB); TRUE Thailand + TRUE + SIMBA +

Before you choose

1.
All TRUE tourist bundles include a Thai phone number for incoming calls and SMS after identity verification at a TRUE/dtac store.
2.
Plans 449, 699 and 1199 can be topped up at a partner store for outbound calls and SMS.
3.
Install and activate these one-time bundles only after arriving in Thailand; the live selector is the source of truth for active promotions and standard data policy.

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Which Thailand tourist bundle fits?

Maps and messaging

Compare data-only options for internet apps and navigation. A speed cap and a fixed high-speed allowance are different limits; check both before purchase.

Higher full-speed allowances

For heavier use, island transfers or hotspot, compare the current full-speed allowance and post-cap speed beside each available tourist bundle.

Calls and SMS

Complete KYC for incoming service; choose 449, 699 or 1199 if you may need partner-store credit for outbound use.

Thailand eSIM FAQs

Plan 219 normally includes unlimited data with 15GB at full speed, then 1Mbps. A 2026 promotion scheduled to end at the start of 30 September in Melbourne increases it to 35GB at full speed while active. Plan 349 normally includes 50GB at full speed before 384kbps and becomes unlimited at full speed under the same dated promotion. Plans 449, 699 and 1199 include unlimited full-speed data under their displayed terms.

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Thailand eSIM for Bangkok, Phuket, Krabi and island travel

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