Internet in Thailand – cheap, good and reliable – it’s possible.
It’s possible for tourists for 1 or 2 weeks, and it’s possible also for those who are visiting Thailand for several months. I, personally, think that the best thing is that there are so many options. Good internet is freely and widely available in Thailand. This has been the case for years. And now the offer has only got better.
In this article, I’ll talk about DTAC e-SIM, one of the best e-SIMs for Thailand.
Our experience With Mobile Internet in Thailand
We have been to Thailand many times since 2014.
It’s one of our favorite countries in the world.
In these years we have tried Airalo, Jetpac, and we have also bought various local SIM cards. Speaking of e-SIMs, as long as your phone supports e-SIMs, it is not only convenient, but also secure, and can be very cost-effective.
All major operators in Thailand offer e-SIM.
Now, tourists can also easily buy an e-SIM.
DTAC e-SIM for Thailand
Yes, Airalo is very cool. We have used it for years. It’s convenient. It’s very convenient if you use it in other countries, because then you already know how it works. You go into the app and just buy internet for Thailand.
Yes, Jetpac’s global e-SIM is similarly convenient.
But, and especially if you want to stay longer in Thailand, it may not be enough.
- Airalo in Thailand is getting quite expensive in the long run.
- Jetpac in Thailand is also quite expensive in the long run. Moreover, with Jetpac you cannot call or text. With Airalo you can.
- That is why we recommend the DTAC e-SIM.
DTAC is a large and popular mobile operator in Thailand. We have been using their SIM cards for years. That was back in the days when we bought regular SIM cards.
The picture below shows DTAC’s e-SIM standard offer in spring 2024.
How to Start Using the DTAC e-SIM?
Getting started with a DTAC e-SIM is as easy as using Airalo.
- You go to the e-SIM section of the DTAC website.
- You choose the plan that suits you best – for a shorter or longer period, with more or less internet, etc.
- You register. You will need to enter your details and upload a copy of your passport and a photo.
- You pay online.
- You receive the e-SIM in your email.
- You can start using the e-SIM straight away.
I recommend that you buy your e-SIM 1 or 2 days before your trip. In this case you will have internet access from the first minutes you arrive in Thailand. You can start using your card, get a Grab taxi or, for example, contact friends or family back home.
How to Top Up Your DTAC e-SIM?
You can top up your DTAC e-SIM via the DTAC app on your phone.
Registration on the app is very simple. You add your phone number and that’s it.
You can also top up DTAC that in a shop, everywhere they sell DTAC.
Why Do We Recommend Using e-SIM in Thailand?
We recommend e-SIM for 3 reasons:
- It’s very simple. You can set up the internet with an e-SIM at home. This means you won’t have to think about it while travelling. You won’t, for example, have to wait in a line at the airport to buy that SIM card.
- It’s very secure. You’ll have internet from the very first minutes of your trip. You can get Grab taxi. You can check the currency exchange rate in real time. You can contact your friends. You’ll feel safe from the start.
- It’s very, very convenient. This is one of the main reasons for me, personally, to use an e-SIM. Yes, an e-SIM can cost more than just buying a local SIM card, sometimes the difference is significant, BUT – with an e-SIM, your original SIM card continues to work. Yes, your phone continues to work the same as at home. Only now you also have internet abroad.
With e-SIM, your original SIM card continues to work. Yes, your phone continues to work the same as at home. Only now you also have internet abroad.
Does e-SIM Work With All Phones?
No, e-SIM does not work with all phones.
e-SIM works ONLY with phones that support e-SIM technology. All of the latest iPhones and the best Samsung models support e-SIM technology. A list of e-SIM-capable phones can be found, for example, on airalo.com.
How do you use the internet in Thailand? What is your experience with e-SIM in Thailand?