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Best eSIM for Thailand long stays

Bangkok co-working, Chiang Mai's nomad scene, or island-hopping the Andaman — the right data plans to live and work in Thailand for 30–90 days.

The short answer

Thailand is one of the world's great nomad bases, and data here is cheap and fast. For value, Saily is our pick — low per-GB pricing on Thai networks with solid tethering for Chiang Mai cafés and Bangkok co-working. Staying a full quarter? Nomad's larger 60-day packs stretch further, and Holafly covers you if you tether all day from a Koh Phangan villa.

Top pick

Saily

4.5
Best for Thailand Partner pick

Excellent per-GB value on Thai networks, dependable tethering, and easy top-ups — the best all-round pick for a long working stay in Thailand.

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Best Thailand eSIMs compared

Long-stay Thailand plans across the providers worth your time. Indicative pricing — tap through for live rates.

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Thailand long-stay tips

Thailand eSIM FAQs

Which eSIM is best for a long stay in Thailand?
For value on a 30–90 day stay, a local plan riding AIS or True is hard to beat. Coverage is strong in Bangkok and Chiang Mai; on the islands, AIS-backed plans tend to hold up best. If you tether heavily, price out an unlimited plan; for a quarter-long stay see our 90-day picks.
How much data do I need for working remotely in Thailand?
Budget 30–60 GB a month if you take daily video calls and browse a lot; 15–30 GB if you're mostly on apartment or café Wi-Fi and use mobile as backup. Buy a 20 GB plan first and top up — it's cheaper than over-buying.
Can I tether my laptop on an eSIM in Thailand?
Yes — hotspot works on the recommended plans, which matters for remote work. On 4G/5G in the main cities it's fine for Zoom and uploads. For all-day tethering pick a strong-network plan and test speeds on arrival so you can switch early if needed.
Should I get a local SIM or an eSIM in Thailand?
An eSIM is faster (install before you fly, no shop queue, keep your home number) and competitively priced for data. A physical local SIM can be marginally cheaper for very heavy use or if you need a local phone number — many nomads use the eSIM for data and skip the local number entirely.

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